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 — are at...
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...
How Alcohol Affects Cholesterol According to the market research group, Global Data, Nigeria is the world’s leading alcohol drinking country in Africa. Among the disadvantages of excess alcohol consumption, there is unsurprisingly a negative impact on cholesterol...
Perhaps you have a heart disease, perhaps you don’t, perhaps a close relative or a friend does – don’t panic. Anyone can live a healthier, longer life despite heart disease. How? Don’t worry, I’ll get there. Before I do, it is important to note that, unfortunately,...
It is important to encourage our kids to maintain a good amount of physcial activity, which is one of the most important factors for developing a healthy heart. There are lots of different ways of being physically active, some which are obvious such as playing...
