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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...
What is stroke and its causes, prevention measures, signs & symptoms, and more
HEALTH: STROKE What You Need To Know About Stroke Dr Folasade Alli, Adult Cardiologist Consultant, LECC 08 May 2018 What is stroke is? Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the brain either reduces or gets blocked. This...
TUBERCULOSIS
HEALTH & WELLNESS Tuberculosis Sandra Otobo, Public Health Consultant, Nigeria 12 April 2018 Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that usually affects the lungs. Compared with other diseases caused by a single infectious agent, tuberculosis is the second biggest...
PNEUMONIA
HEALTH & PREVENTION You can beat pneumonia Sandra Otobo, Public Health, Nigeria 09 March 2018 Pneumonia is an infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid. It can be a serious and life-threatening disease. It is caused by...
The Lack Of Fruits And Vegetables Are Partly To Blame For Global Heart Disease Burden
DIET & NUTRITION The Lack Of Fruits And Vegetables Are Partly To Blame For Global Heart Disease Burden American Heart News Association, EPI/Lifestyle 2017 News Stories 16 February 2018 Millions of years of life lost to early deaths and disability from heart...
Heart-Damaging Effects Of Sitting Too Much Could Be Reversed
Getting inactive middle-aged women and men to stick to an aerobic workout may reduce or reverse their risk of heart failure, a new study shows. Sedentary people — such as those who spend hours sitting while working or lying on the couch while watching TV —...
The DASH Diet for a Nigerian Audience
The DASH diet is more than the average weight loss diet or regimen. It is a healthy lifestyle that is designed to improve your health, fight high blood pressure , lower cholesterol levels, and slow the progression of kidney disease and diabetes....
Short message from Dr. Folasade Alli on antibiotics self-medication
Why should I care about antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing health issues. It can lead to higher medical costs as antibiotic resistant bacteria are often more difficult to kill. Sometimes, these infections lead to prolonged...