by health4naija | Mar 8, 2023 | Wellness
Dietary fiber is an essential component of good nutrition. Eating healthier means adding dietary fiber! Dietary fiber is the part of food present in plants and vegetables that is not broken down by digestive enzymes. Some benefits of Dietary fiber include: Reduces...
by health4naija | Feb 16, 2023 | Education
Formative years can be called Early Childhood. Formative years are periods of early childhood between 0-8 years of a child’s life. It is also a period of a rapid cognitive (intellectual), social, emotional and physical development of a child. This development occurs...
by health4naija | Feb 12, 2023 | Education
A question was asked about why are some children more intelligent than others? Of course, we know that genetics is a major factor as the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. However, environmental factors have a strong role to play in the intelligence of a...
by health4naija | Feb 12, 2023 | Health
The new 2020 commission outline on the strategies for reducing dementia mentions 12 risk factors that can be modified. Dementia is a spectrum of conditions presenting with memory loss and cognitive impairment. Currently, 50 million people have dementia globally. This...
by health4naija | Feb 11, 2023 | Education
Each child should have a personal library of books in his or her personal space at home. This could be in their bedroom, a common area like a living room or dining area, or in a study room. Today’s child is bombarded with digital media and handheld electronics. These...
by health4naija | Feb 11, 2023 | Travel
The year of return 2019 was an initiative by Ghana to encourage people in the diaspora to settle and invest in Africa. Ghana is a beautiful country with amazing people, culture, and delicious cuisine with lots to do and see. I have visited Ghana and enjoyed it very...
by health4naija | Feb 6, 2023 | Wellness
Screening and promoting women’s wellness is important for early detection of health conditions and maintaining overall physical and mental wellbeing. Screening identifies any potential health problems early, enabling early and effective treatment. Click to...
by health4naija | Feb 4, 2023 | Health
Cervical cancer is preventable, yet there are over 500,000 people diagnosed with cervical cancer globally every year. What can be done? In preparing for this podcast, I discovered that there are 500,000 women/people with cervix, diagnosed with cervical cancer...
by health4naija | Feb 4, 2023 | Health
Some women between 40 and 60 years of age gain 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg) per year. This gradual weight gain can build up or accumulate to create obesity (defined as body mass index equal or more than 30). Obesity is a risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, high blood...
by health4naija | Jan 21, 2023 | Health Resources Nigeria
Telehealth also called Telemedicine is a method of obtaining health care remotely utilizing technology. The format of a Telehealth visit can be via telephone or via video from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. So instead of a physical visit to a health facility for a...
