Going to sleep at 10 pm regularly could result in a lower risk of developing heart disease, new research has found. For the research published in the European Heart Journal, UK experts studied 88,000 volunteers and concluded that matching sleep to the body clock may account for a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. The study collected data on the...
Passion fruit is a tropical fruit of the Passiflora vine with numerous health benefits. The fruit is named after its flower, which comes from one of the hundred species of the passionflower. Grown all over the world, they are commonly found in Asia, Europe, Australia, and South and North America. The passion fruit got its name because priests in the 1500s...
Bell peppers contain health benefits that are beneficial to the health of women. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, belong to the nightshade family along with aubergine, tomatoes, and potatoes, which are native to Central and South America. Bell peppers come in various colors, such as red, yellow, orange, and green. The green peppers, which are unripe, have a...
A breast self-exam (BSE) is a method you can use to examine your breasts. It is best done a few days after menstruation ends or on a set date for post-menopausal women and involves visual inspection in a mirror and palpation (feeling) while lying down or showering to check for lumps, skin changes, or nipple discharge. As a woman, a...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the organs of a woman’s reproductive system, which include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Several different types of bacteria can cause PID, including the same bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. What commonly occurs is that bacteria first enter the vagina and cause an...
Eggplant also known as aubergine is a vegetable related to the nightshade family which consists of tomato, bell pepper, potato etc. Native to Asia, eggplants ae commonly purple in colour although they can be in colours like red, green or even black. Often called vegetables, they are technically fruits because they contain seeds. Eggplants are a great addition to your...
The WHO has made a historic feat with the endorsement of the world’s first malaria vaccine. The vaccine has been shown to help prevent the disease is geared towards children, in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with moderate to high transmission. The recommendation to begin using the RTS, S vaccine, is based on an ongoing pilot programme set up by...
As an individual, A smile is the most endearing thing you can wear. The first Friday of October is celebrated as World Smile Day. This year 2021, the occasion is being marked on 1 October. You may say, what is the hullabaloo about a smile? Well, a smile is everything from setting the tone in a gathering to being the...
All You Should Know About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS), A Disease Silently Affecting Many Women
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and genetic disorder in women. Its cause is, however, unknown. It affects the female reproductive organ by causing the ovaries to be enlarged and creating small cysts on the exterior part of the ovaries. This causes the hormone levels to produce more male hormones than normal, and some of the symptoms...
Cashew nuts are, strictly speaking, not nuts at all. Cashew nuts are the seeds of the fruit of the cashew tree, which is native to Brazil. Cashews are rich in Vitamins C, E, K, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and zinc and also contain antioxidants, phytochemicals and protein. You Probably Never Knew These 6 Amazing Benefits Of Potato Juice The kidney shaped...