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Warning Signs of a Serious Eye Problem
EYE HEALTH Wear & Tear: Eye HealthHealthbeats, Harvard Health Publishing 4 Feb 2019 Eyes aren’t exempt from the wear and tear of aging. Some of the age-related changes in the eyes are annoying but not serious — for example, it can become difficult to focus on near...
Is my persistent fatigue normal?
HEALTH & WELLNESS Constant Fatigue is NOT Normal 23 January 2019 Q.I am always tired. Could this be normal?A.It is not normal to always feel tired. There could be an underlying medical cause. Some signs to look out for include: (1) feeling exhausted when you wake...
How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Pearl Ben-Joseph, Lagos, Nigeria 3 Janueary 2019 If you've decided to have a baby, the most important thing you can do is to take good care of yourself so you and your baby will be healthy. Women who get the proper care and make the...
Choosing the Right Hospital for Treating Your Child’s Congenital Heart Defect
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Why should I choose LECC for my child? Dr Toyosi A., Paediatric Cardiologist, Nigeria 5 December 2018 Choosing the right hospital for your child is a very important decision. When a child is diagnosed with a serious cardiovascular disease or has a...
Cholesterol Levels
HEALTH & WELLNESS Cholesterol Levels: What You Need to Know Medline Plus, U.S. National Library of Medicine 20 November 2018 What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your liver makes cholesterol, and...
Everything You Need to Know About Kidney Failure
HEALTH & WELLNESS Introduction into Kidney Disease Dr. T.T.A Senior Consultant Nephrologist, LECC, Lagos, Nigeria 01 Nov 2018 Structure of the Kidneys Location: You have two kidneys which are located toward your lower back, on either side of your spine. Posterior...
What is the best exercise for most people?
FITNESS & LIFESTYLE Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Clinic Clinical Team, Lagos, Nigeria 29 September 2018 So, doc, what do I need to do in order to keep fit? Options 1. 10,000 steps a day 2. 10 minutes exercise, thrice-a-day 3. High-intensity exercise 4. High...
Is there a relationship between type 2 diabetes and hypertension?
HEALTH & PREVENTION The Relationship Between Diabetes and Hypertension Dr Folasade Alli, Cardiologist, Lagos 11 September 2018 Having both diabetes and hypertension is incredibly common in Nigeria. A lot of diabetic patients develop hypertension. Amongst the...
Red Wine & The Heart
HEALTH & WELLNESS Red Wine & The Heart: What You Must Know First Sandra Otobo, Public Health, LECC 08 June 2018 Have you ever topped off your glass of cabernet or pinot noir while saying, “Hey, it’s good for my heart, right?” This widely held impression dates...