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10/10/2019
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MODERATION: IMPORTANT TO ANY HEALTHY DIET
What is moderation when it comes to food? In essence, it means eating only as much food as your body needs. You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but not stuffed. For many of us, moderation means eating less than we do now. But it doesn’t mean eliminating the foods you love.-
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GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY DIET
The recommended guidelines for overall healthy eating are similar for all people (with or without chronic non-communicable disease. Rather than fads or crash dieting, the following guidelines should become habits to help achieve a healthy body weight and overall health. Limit frequency of restaurant dining and fast food Limit frequency and portion size of desserts-
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09/10/2019
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PREVENTING SUICIDE
Suicide is the intentional act of ending one’s life. It is estimated by the World Health Organization that a person loses their life to suicide every 40 seconds. For every suicide, there are many more people who attempt suicide. This indicates that suicide is a public health problem which affects families, communities and the nation-
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09/10/2019
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HELP! I FEEL DEPRESSED
If you feel overwhelmed and like life is not worth living, it is important to know that you are not alone. Help is available and it is okay to talk about your feelings. There are many factors which may affect the health of a person at any time. There are many thoughts which may pass-
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09/10/2019
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WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
Depression is a common mood disorder, with an estimated 300 million people suffering from this condition across all ages globally. It is a serious medical condition and a leading cause of disability, if left untreated, can lead to suicide. Depression may be defined as constant feelings of sadness, withdrawal to self, hopelessness, loss or anger-
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09/10/2019
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WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?
Bone and joint conditions are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability worldwide affecting millions of people. Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases, which include osteoporosis, arthritis, back pain, can affect people of all ages and if not treated appropriately, daily activities such as walking are affected – reducing quality of life. One-
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09/10/2019
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IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has highlighted the importance of handwashing. Washing your hands prevents illnesses and spread of infections to others. Harmful germs, such as the novel coronavirus, can be spread from unwashed hands. People frequently touch their eyes, noses and mouths even without realizing it. Germs can enter into the body and make
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09/10/2019
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ARTHRITIS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
It is the inflammation of the joints. It is a term used to describe over 200 conditions that affect the joints, the tissues that surround the joints or other connective tissue. It is a rheumatic condition – that is, inflammation of the joints, muscles or other parts of the body. The most common types of-
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27/09/2019
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REDUCING THE RISK OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
As we celebrate Nigeria’s freedom on this Independence Day, here are some tips to be free of the risk of developing NCDs. Majority of the leading causes of death are preventable. The risk of dying from these diseases which may include heart diseases, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, lower respiratory tract infections and unintentional-
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