Effects of chronic stress- the concluding part

I posted the the effect of chronic stress-part one yesterday and this is ths concluding part.
Please pay attention and read through.

Effects of chronic stress

Recently,  i wrote an article on Depression and i realised that one of the factors that can insigate Depression is stress.

Depression: most common symptoms

Depression is a serious mental condition that needs immediate attention because neglecting or delaying treatment would only exacerbate the condition. Love and care from dear ones are crucial to a long-term recovery, apart from conventional treatment procedures.

Major risk factors of heart disease

You should always keep in mind that whatever actions you do today can either help to prevent, delay or minimize the effect of heart disease or worsen it.

Ways and support on quitting cigarette smoking

Recently, i posted an article on the Dangers of smoking. Even then, smokers still find it very hard to give up smoking permanently. Nicotine, an integral part of cigarette, is an addictive substance. As you try to give up smoking, your way of life changes.

Dangers of cigarette smoking

Individuals who smoke are likely to develop peptic ulcer disease, and are more likely to develop cataracts, as opposed to non-smokers. People, who smoke, are ten times more likely to die from larynx cancer, esophagus, chronic obstructive lung disease, including emphysema.

How to reduce the severity of asthma attack

Asthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammation and constriction.

How good is your health?

How good is your health?

This is a question we must ask ourselves continually if we want to live a healthy life.

How to achieve optimum health

"Optimum health is not just the absence of disease but the presence of wellness in mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social areas."

Pneumonia: symptoms and how to treat it

Pneumonia is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. It affects one or both the lungs by causing inflammation in the air sacs on the lungs. When this happens, the air sacs get filled with pus and it can become very difficult for a person to breathe, making them very weak.

How to prevent asthma attack naturally

Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. The panic, fear, and struggle to regain normal breathing can make it seem like an eternity to get relief.

Fighting diabetes in Nigeria: US to the rescue

The 2016 World Health Day was centred on diabetes and its debilitating downturn in the lives of many Nigerians irrespective of age and status. With this effect, experts from the US are set to help out tame the menace. It is expected that there will be a 25% reduction in death rate within the spate of five years after the partnership.

8 simple steps to healthy living

Take these eight steps to heart and live longer, enjoy life more, and feel good in your body and mind all of the time.

NEMA, Health Ministry Move Against Epidemic Diseases In Nigeria

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Federal Ministry of Health have commenced the process to strengthen community resilience against epidemics in country.

Malaria: Reps Order Verification Of DDT For Eradication

In a bid to eradicate malaria in the country, the House of Representatives has directed its Committee on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, to investigate the efficacy of Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane (DDT) in the eradication of malaria.

Benefits of protein in the body

Proteins are long chains of amino acids that can be found in a wide range of foods. They are stored within our body by a multitude of peptide bonds. If you don't have enough protein in your diet, you will have to deal with a deficiency of various amino acids.

Lassa Fever: UBTH Confirms Death Of Victim

A Lassa fever victim (names withheld) was yesterday confirmed dead at University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), after receiving medical attention by a team of health care personnel.

4 ways to boost your longevity

Theres one thing you can be certain of, it's that we all have a fixed time on this planet. Far too many people take their day-to-day living for granted. Some people just live their life anyhow they feel like. They're either...

Harmful habits that are deadly to your heart

The heart is arguably the hub of life. It is the singular, central body organ on which every other organ or tissue depends for nourishment and survival. Why? Because it is the powerhouse that keeps pumping blood through which oxygen and other essential nutrients are distributed around the body.

Lithium study helps scientists unlock ageing puzzle

A common drug could hold the key to long life, in flies at least, according to research.
At low doses, lithium prolonged the life of fruit flies in lab experiments.
Scientists say the finding is "encouraging" and could eventually lead to new drugs to help people live longer and healthier lives.

4 healthy lifestyle that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease

Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.

Cholesterol and Heart disease

Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance present in the body cells. It is found in certain kinds of food and is produced in the body too. It is essential for the body so that it can make Vitamin D, hormones and other factors needed to digest food.

Heart Disease: Causes and risk factors

Congestive heart failure is one of the leading causes of death in the world and unless you ensure that you minimize the risk factors that bring on this problem, you could be at risk too.

Zika Virus Causes Unforeseen Brain Damage to Fetus

The Zika virus can cause extensive brain damage to a fetus, despite normal ultrasound results early in pregnancy, a provocative new study reveals.

WHO downgrades Ebola health risk

Ebola is no longer an "extraordinary health event" and the risk of the virus spreading is low, the World Health Organization says.

It means the disease is not thought to be a significant public health threat to countries outside of those affected in West Africa.

Blood pressure: why should i care about it

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force created by the pumping of the heart as it sends blood through the blood vessels of the body.

Depression: All you need to know

A very common habit among young people is to use the line, "I am depressed!", when they are simply sad or upset. People don't realise the enormity of the word depression and tend to use it as a substitute to sadness.

Effective ways to care for yourself while caring for others

Caring for a loved one through illness, loss, addiction or temporary sickness often means we are putting our own self-care on hold. Our loved one needs medication or a ride to an appointment and we are there for them.

UV Rays and the effects on our skin

When we are in the sun, taking steps to avoid excessive exposure and protecting our skin will keep our skin healthier and delay the formation of wrinkles.

Take a rest today!

It's important to realize how vital rest between workouts are. They give the body a chance to rebuild and repair itself after an intense workout.

Possible solutions to snoring

Snoring can be a very disturbing sound, and it is a result of sound waves we produce. When you sleep, the airflow going through your nose and throat can vibrate resulting in a loud raucous sound. Everyone snore from time to time regardless of their age or gender. However, if it happens regularly, it can be a sign of other impending problems.

Zika outbreak: The key unanswered questions

The infection has prompted the World Health Organization to declared a global health emergency due to the link to thousands of suspected cases of babies born with small brains - or microcephaly - in Brazil.
But there are still many, crucial, unanswered questions.

Zika outbreak: What you need to know

The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus a global public health emergency.
The infection is suspected of leading to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains.

How to protect yourself against Hiv

Healthy lifestyle is one of the ways of keeping fit in the society. Aside from changing their eating and drinking habits, most people also have taken on regularly exercising and getting involved on various health programs. Part of being healthy also includes caring for sexual health.

Health workers strike paralyses activities in JUTH

The continued industrial action by Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), is taking its toll on health services to the public at the Tertiary Health Centre.

Healthy habits that makes you healthy and wealthy

Human beings are creatures of habit, and as the saying goes, we make our habits, and our habits make us.

ways of reducing the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that you can get from having sex with someone who has the infection. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites and viruses.

importance of regular exercise on a daily basis

Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.
There is a famous saying that perfect mind resides in a perfect body. In order to avail the benefits of life, it is very important that you should stay fit & healthy.

10 healthiest foods to improve your brain

The human brain has been called the most complex object in the known universe. It has the power to think, imagine and so on.
Do you know that your brain requires nutrients that are needed for its nutrition? A healthy brain is essential for our body to function properly, as well, to make smart decisions.

Important things to know about appendicitis

Appendicitis refers to the inflammation of the vermiform appendix, a vestigial or remnant structure located within the abdomen.