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19/06/2019
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05/06/2019
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MENS HEALTH WEEK: REDUCING THE RISK OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Majority of the leading causes of death among men 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 injuries (e.g. road accidents) can be significantly reduced by simply making better lifestyle choices. These changes include: Engage in physical-
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05/06/2019
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WHY SHOULD I DONATE BLOOD?
It's World Blood Donor Day! The benefits of blood donation cannot be understated. According to the American Red Cross, blood donation from one person can save as many as three (3) lives. Donated blood is usually transfused to individuals who suffer from conditions such as sickle cell, thalassemia, children with severe anemia, women who suffer-
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05/06/2019
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CORONARY HEART DISEASE
What is Coronary Heart Disease? Coronary heart disease is a condition in which the arteries which lead to the heart become clogged with fatty deposits – this clogging of the arteries is called atherosclerosis. These arteries are responsible for supplying blood and oxygen to the heart. When the arteries become clogged, less blood and oxygen-
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04/06/2019
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HEPATITIS C: Symptoms, Complications, Prevention
10 million Africans are infected with Hepatitis C - World Health Organization, 2017 Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Commonly caused by viruses, it can also be caused by other infections, autoimmune diseases and toxic agents like alcohol and certain drugs. The viral hepatitis is caused by five (5) strains of viruses which include-
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23/05/2019
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HEPATITIS A: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Commonly caused by viruses, it can also be caused by other infections, autoimmune diseases and toxic agents like alcohol and certain drugs. Viral hepatitis is caused by five (5) strains of viruses which include Hepatitis A virus, B virus , C virus, D virus and E virus. This-
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20/05/2019
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CHOOSE IMMUNECARE MULTIVITAMIN + INULIN TODAY!
Immunecare Multivitamin + Inulin Taking antibiotics is not the end of the treatment, it’s only the beginning! Immunecare Multivitamin+Inulin is the ideal multivitamin to be used alongside every antibiotic therapy. After taking antibiotics, essential nutrients are depleted and gut microbiota is disrupted. Multivitamins help restore these nutrients which have been depleted while Inulin helps replenish
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13/05/2019
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THYROID DISORDERS: SYMPTOMS, CONSEQUENCES AND TREATMENT
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland found at the base of a person’s neck, just below the Adam's apple. This gland makes the thyroid hormone that travels in your blood to all parts of your body. The thyroid hormone controls many activities in the body including metabolism and how fast our hearts beat. Diseases of the-
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13/05/2019
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TOBACCO AND LUNG HEALTH
What do the lungs do? Respiration: The main role of the lungs is to bring air from the atmosphere and send oxygen into the bloodstream and subsequently circulates into rest of the body. pH Balance: too much carbon dioxide in the body can cause the body to become acidic. When the lungs detect a rise-
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Postpartum depression is a long-lasting form of depression that affects women after they give birth. It is not a sign of weakness or caused by the mother. There is no singular cause of postpartum depression but it is caused due to a combination of chemical, physical and emotional factors, some of which include: Swift changes-
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