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Understanding Hypertension: A Guide for Everyone
I recently managed an early 30s gentleman who had developed a sudden severe headache followed by sudden weakness on this right side. He could not use his right arm or right leg.
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What to do about that backpain.
With our current work schedules and adopted lifestyles, back pain has become a common reason for hospital visits for most people. Although some causes of back pain need medical attention, most back pains resolve with lifestyle modification. Here we explore risk factors to back pain and some remedies you can Read more…
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Dealing with nose bleeds
You are going about your daily routine or maybe you are peacefully asleep, dreaming about a delicious chicken drumstick you had, (what’s with chicken wings?) or maybe you are dreaming up a future with someone you just met, smiling and cuddling your pillow a bit tighter. Maybe its a nightmare, Read more…
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World AIDS Day 2021- A Time to Reflect
Today we mark World AIDS day and what a year it has been. We can look back to it and reflect on a lot that has gone on. This is a chance to learn and better where we came short as well as build on achievements realized thus far. This Read more…
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Physical Activity
What is Physical Activity Physical activity is what we commonly know as Exercise.WHO defines physical activity as any bodily movement that is produced by skeletal muscles that require the expenditure of energy. For any form of exercise to be deemed effective and beneficial, it has to Increase in ones heart Read more…
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Obesity Prevention
Overview Obesity is a complex disease that involves an excessive amount of body fat. It is a common issue that is defined by having a high percentage of body fat. Obesity is indicated by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above. In the past few decades, obesity has Read more…
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Healthy Diet
Overview A healthy diet can be described as a diet that helps to maintain or improve overall health. A healthy diet gives the body the necessary nutrition that is, macronutrients, micronutrients, fluids, and sufficient calories. For healthy individuals, a healthy diet comprises majorly of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and Read more…
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder in which a person experiences a persistent feeling of sadness and loses interest in activities they used to engage in. It is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, think, and act. It can lead to a variety of emotional Read more…
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What is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). An individual with bipolar disorder will experience changes in energy, moods, and levels of activity that make day-to-day living difficult. This means that it affects how a person feels Read more…
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Cardiovascular Diseases
Key facts about cardiovascular Diseases. According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Approximately 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019. This number represented 32% of all global deaths in 2019. Out of these deaths, approximately 85% were caused by heart Read more…