As Nigeria prepares to join the rest of the world to commemorate the World AIDS day on December 1, the country still accounts for more than half of new infections and deaths from AIDS-related illnesses globally. The Director General of…
Can a Person Survive Eating Only Beef?
Some people want you to pay them money so they can tell you to eat only beef. You should not follow their advice, nutritionists say. The all-beef diet fortunately isn’t much of a fad at this point, though it’s got…
Choose Your Breakfast Wisely! 5 Foods You Should Never Eat On An Empty Stomach
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But is your breakfast healthy enough? Apart from adding some foods, you need to strictly avoid some foods. Here are some foods you must avoid on an empty stomach. HIGHLIGHTS Breakfast…
12 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Two
It’s common to feel rushed at dinnertime and opt for easy options, such as fast food or frozen meals, even if you’re sharing a meal with just one other person — such as a partner, child, friend, or parent. If…
11 health benefits that have been linked to drinking alcohol in moderation
Health experts have long cautioned against binge drinking. But drinking alcohol in moderation can actually provide some health benefits, various studies have suggested over the years. Some health benefits that have been linked to drinking in moderation include a longer…
New Discovery Could Make Formula As Nutritious As Breast Milk
It’s generally accepted that breast milk is better for a baby than formula milk. However, for a variety of reasons, breastfeeding isn’t always possible for some women. But fear not, new research has honed in on one of the key components…
3 HEALTHY EATING HABITS FROM THE LONGEST LIVING PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
You could say that folks who live in Blue Zones are winning at life. It’s not unusual for some residents of Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Icaria, Greece, to live upwards of 100 years. And while it’s their…
Study: Surprising consequence of losing weight later in life
Being overweight is linked to many health problems, and shedding some pounds is often presented as the best way to avoid them, no matter your age. But it’s not quite that simple, according to a study published Wednesday in The…
Poor diets damaging children’s health worldwide, warns UNICEF
An alarmingly high number of children are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them, UNICEF warned today in a new report on children, food and nutrition. The State of the World’s Children 2019:…
Eight ways to control high blood pressure without ‘medication’
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage one’s heart. High blood pressure or hypertension is known as a ‘silent killer’. It often has no symptoms but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke. If left…