Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a growing health concern across Africa. Funmi, a 45 year old teacher during a consultation in my office last week, looked worried as she…
Ever wondered why some people seem to age like fine wine—healthy, active, and joyful well into their 90s or even 100s? It’s not magic, and it’s not just good genes…
“When do you get time to rest?” I asked Stephen during a recent appointment, after he described weeks of pounding headaches and restless nights. He sighed and said, “I’ll sleep…
As I reviewed Mrs. Johnson’s vital signs, my eyes froze on the screen — her blood pressure had skyrocketed, dangerously high. Concern tightening in my chest, I turned to her,…
Samuel, a man in his early 30s with tired eyes and fingers that won’t stop twitching against the fabric of the couch suddenly shouted while being examined in my office,…
“You don’t need to fix it all today, Mr. Adebayo—but you do need to start, one walk after dinner, one less cigarette a day, one healthier meal a week—small, specific…
"I hardly have enough time to keep up with my daily routines, let alone extra time for visits to the gym and the additional strain of such a gym membership…
Maryam was visiting the emergency department for the fourth time in just two weeks with her 4-year-old daughter, who was suffering from ongoing diarrhea and noticeable weight loss. A thorough…
Mr. Kora, a 56-year-old businessman, walked into my office one Tuesday morning looking visibly drained. He slumped into the chair and said, almost in a whisper, “Honestly, Doctor, I’m exhausted.…
