No Bra Day is growing in popularity each passing year, even though it sounds controversial to some people, it is here to stay. The unique day is celebrated on the 13th of October every year just to commemorate breast cancer awareness month. The movement started in 2011 and largely takes place on social media, where women use the hashtag #nobraday....
Making your hair grow longer requires a lot of patience. It is normal for you to lose some hair daily either as a natural process or from combing but that really does not matter because a high percentage of your hair is always actively growing anyway. The problem arises when you lose hair much more than your body is producing...
Self breast examination simply means checking your breasts for changes such as lumps, ulcers, discoloration, and nipple discharge. It involves looking at your breasts for visible abnormalities and touching your breasts to feel for changes that may not be obvious to the eyes. Breast cancer has a better prognosis when detected early and the whole idea of self breast examination...
Eggs are one of the foods that are rich in good-quality protein, possessing numerous health benefits. Like you already know, one egg a day keeps a doctor away. The second Friday of October every year is celebrated as ‘World Egg Day’ to raise awareness of the health benefits eggs offer and their importance in human nutrition. World Egg Day is...
Cerebral palsy affects people in different ways and can affect body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture, and balance. As the world marks Cerebral Palsy Day today, October 6, here are some facts to know about the disorder. 1. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and...
Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, and it’s mostly preventable by keeping your heart healthy, changing your lifestyle, and managing risk factors. Sept 28 is celebrated globally as World Heart Day to spread awareness about cardiovascular and heart diseases and their prevention. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claim the lives of around 17.9 million people each year,...
Want to cure body odour permanently? Here are some tips to help you. Body odour is any unpleasant smell that comes from your body. This includes bad breath, smelly feet, and even smelly hair. Body odour is particularly distressing because it can be difficult to get rid of. It is disturbing not just to you but to the people...
Many people find it hard to lose weight. They notice that they have accumulated a lot of extra fat and have absolutely no idea how to get rid of it. Excess fat is stored in your body when the intake of calories has exceeded energy expenditure over time. With better technology and the increase in the love of fast food,...
You may have heard the word ‘Collagen’, especially in the skincare world but you probably don’t know what it is or its benefits to the body. Well, this article will help you out. Collage is the fibrous protein found throughout your body, in organs, muscles, skin, hair, nails, teeth, bones, blood vessels, tendons, joints, cartilage, and your digestive system. Collagen...
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body’s response to an infection, thereby causing the immune system to harm healthy tissues and organs. It occurs when an infection you already have—in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere else—triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. It can be hard to spot, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly...