With over 700,000 people committing suicide every year, there’s no gainsaying suicide is fast becoming a scourge that directly or indirectly affects everyone. In light of the above, September 10 is globally recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. This day was introduced by the
Many diseases out there have devastating long-term effects on your health if left unchecked. However, even when you detect these illnesses early, the chances of successfully managing or treating them are not exactly perfect. This is where preventive healthcare comes into play. In this
Have you ever felt a sudden, overwhelming wave of fear take over your body such that your heart pounds, you find it difficult to breathe, and it’s almost like you are losing your mind or dying? That experience can be described as a panic
Insomnia is a common sleeping disorder that prevents people from falling and staying asleep. To show you how prevalent insomnia is in Nigeria, according to a survey carried out by the Department of Family Medicine at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals, about six
Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs are used to treat a variety of conditions, from headaches to stomach aches. OTC medications are quite popular because they do not require a prescription from a doctor before purchasing them. Since these drugs have the potential of causing life-threatening reactions
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 10% of Nigerians are struggling with one type of depression or the other. Perhaps, the most common misconception about depression is that it’s similar to feeling sad or down. It would interest you to know
Healthcare is developing with each passing year. New innovations and technologies are being introduced within the industry, creating excitement and hope among medical practitioners, researchers, and patients alike for the future. This makes a lot of people wonder: what will healthcare look like in
While it can be helpful to talk to family and friends about certain issues bothering you, there comes a time when you need to seek professional help. A psychologist can help you get to the root of your problems, and put you on the
Healthcare is a basic amenity needed by everyone irrespective of status in society. While it is the responsibility of government at all levels to provide the needed primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare infrastructure, funding, and manpower, well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies need to complement
Stress can be both helpful and harmful, using appropriate stress management would help you reap its benefits. Stress is a psychological, physiological and behavioral response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the demands placed on them and the ability
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