Read any article on cardiovascular disease prevention, and you’ll learn that the major risk factors are age, sex, race, smoking, high blood pressure, high blood lipid levels, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. But have you ever wondered...
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH What is stroke and its causes, prevention measures, signs & symptoms, and more Dr Folasade Alli, Adult Consultant Cardiologist, Nigeria 12 June 2019 What is stroke is? Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the supply of oxygen-rich...
HEALTH & WELLNESS How to prevent or lower your risk of cancer What is cancer? Normally, the human cells grow and divide to form new ones as we need them. Old or damaged ones die, and new ones take their place. Cancer is used to describe a collection of diseases in...
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...
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...
