The four-time Olympic champion didn’t know if he would ever recover from his stroke. Eight months later, he warns: it could happen to anyone Michael Johnson is recalling the unusual physical sensations – involuntary movement of his left foot, numbness,…
How to lose weight without going on a diet – and it’s easier than you think
It almost sounds too simple to be true – but it works Graeme Tomlinson, AKA the Fitness Chef, is a man on a mission. He wants people to ditch fad diets and insists they can still lose weight while eating pizza, chocolate…
10 Low-Carb Pasta Alternatives That Taste Just As Delicious As the Real Thing
These healthy pasta alternatives are high in protein and fiber. If you’re trying to cut back on carbs and increase your fiber intake, veggie noodles, like zoodles and spaghetti squash, are an excellent way to get your pasta fix. Using a spiralizer…
Scientists reveal eating chocolate is good for your brain
EATING CHOCOLATE every day is good for you. That’s according to a new scientific study that suggests eating chocolate may actually improve your everyday cognitive ability. The findings come are part of a new review from the University of L’Aquila…
Eat Me: Five reason to include pawpaw seeds in your diet
Also referred to as ‘the fruit of angels’, pawpaw is a common fruit in many regions although it is easy to ignore the nutritional value of its seeds. Hopefully, after reading through these benefits in this article, you may think…
11 Reasons Why Berries Are Among the Healthiest Foods on Earth
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re delicious, nutritious, and provide a number of impressive health benefits. Here are 11 good reasons to include berries in your diet. 1. Loaded With Antioxidants Berries contain antioxidants, which help keep…
Exercise, sleep, screens: New guidelines for children under 5
For the greatest health benefits, how much play time, screen time and sleep should your baby or young child have in a given day? The World Health Organization has some answers. On Wednesday, the United Nations’ public health agency released its first guidelines…
Access Bank pledges ₦1Billion to promote SMEs in the health sector
Access Bank Plc has earmarked ₦1Billion for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the health sector in partial fulfilment of its pledge to support start-up businesses in Nigeria. Victor Etuokwu, Executive Director, retail banking, Access bank Plc disclosed this at an Access…
Germ-Killing Brands Now Want to Sell You Germs
The world’s best-known antibacterial labels are pouring millions into probacterial health and beauty startups. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: NITROSOMONAS. PHOTOGRAPHER: BREA SOUDERS FOR BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK It was a snowy week in February 2009 when David Whitlock packed up his three-bedroom apartment near Cambridge,…
Are Negative-Calorie Foods Real?
People commonly refer to celery as a negative-calorie food. •The idea is that eating certain foods burn more calories than the food contains. •A new study determined negative-calorie foods are just a myth. 5PHGETTY IMAGES You’ve probably known someone who…