Dentistry is a very seasonal business. One day, you can have the bulk of people coming in, and the next day, you might face an empty clinic. Oral health is very important for well-being but unfortunately, it is something that not most people take seriously. Therefore, attracting new patients is a herculean task. In this […]
Breastfeeding is recognized as the preferred form of infant nutrition by the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Infants who are breastfed experience nutritional and developmental advantages that enhance their health throughout their lives. The choice to breastfeed conveys health […]
The Nigerian health system has been evolving over the years through health care reforms aiming to address the public health challenges confronting it. Even so, the inability to effectively address the country’s numerous public health challenges has contributed to the persistent and high level of poverty and the weakness of the health system. Political instability, […]
Most women spend their lives worrying that their breasts are too small, which explains why breast augmentation is a far more common procedure than breast reduction. And most men spend their lives looking for a woman who’s as stacked as Kim. At least that’s the stereotype most men have to live with. Feeling comfortable […]
Headaches are a very common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head or face. This can be throbbing, constant, sharp, or dull. If your head is throbbing, you’re not alone. Headache is one of the most common pain conditions in […]
Sleeping is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Most […]
Insomnia is defined as repeated difficulty with sleep initiation, maintenance, consolidation, or quality that occurs despite adequate time and opportunity for sleep, and that results in some form of daytime impairment. As many as 95% of Americans have reported an episode of insomnia at some point during their lives. In Nigeria Insomnia is very prevalent […]
Studies indicate that 28% of Americans over age 45 report they had sexual intercourse once a week or more in the last six months, and 40% report having intercourse at least once a month. More than one in five Americans over age 45 (22%) say they engage in self-stimulation at least once a week. People […]
Urine is a liquid solution of metabolic wastes and certain other, often toxic, substances that the excretory organs withdraw from the circulatory fluids and expel from the body. The composition of urine tends to mirror the water needs of the individual. Normal urine is yellowish in color, ranging from clear to deep amber. The color […]
What are canker sores? Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are small, shallow ulcers that occur in the lining of your mouth. A canker sore starts as a white or yellowish mouth sore with a red border. They’re usually very small (less than 1 millimeter) but may grow to 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter. […]
