Managing Stress in the Always-On Generation
“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…
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21/04/2025
Benefits of Good Sleep for Mental Health
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, my…
18/04/2025
How To Break Mental Health Stigma in Nigeria: The Facts
Let’s for once talk about something super important but often swept under the rug in Nigeria—mental health. For too long, mental health issues have been stigmatized, leaving many people feeling…
18/04/2025
Setting SMART Health Goals Improves Well-being
“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…
17/04/2025
How to Exercise Without a Gym: 10 Fun Ideas
"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…
16/04/2025
How To Boost Immunity Naturally With Naija Foods
As a result of her lack of knowledge on how to boost immunity naturally, Maryam was visiting the emergency department for the fourth time in just two weeks with her…
15/04/2025
A Nigerian Diet Plan for Chronic Kidney Disease
Mr. Kora, a 56-year-old businessman, came to my clinic with fatigue, frequent urination, constant thirst, and unexplained weight loss. After tests, he was diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease…
12/04/2025
Chronic Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Management
Did you know your kidneys could be failing silently, without you noticing until it's critical? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 850 million people globally, with millions more at risk,…
05/04/2025
Best Period and Ovulation Tracker App for Android
Shade, a 30-year-old hair stylist, said to me at her gynecology clinic appointment last week, "Doctor, let me take you back to a moment I’ll never forget. It was a…
05/04/2025
The Best Diet For Weight Loss And Muscle Gain
You Can Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time Yes, it’s possible to tone up and slim down simultaneously using diet for weight loss and muscle gain—a process…
03/04/2025