Lack of communication destroys friendships and marriages. Many marriages have crumbled due to poor communication. From actions and inactions in marriages, there is a need for effective communication to build healthy, long-lasting unions. A language instructor and wife, Aishat Lawal-Olanipekun, stated that for effective communication to be achieved, both partners have to be interested. She said, “It isn’t just about communication, it is mostly about comprehension. When comprehension is achieved, everything else will be seamless. However, without the interest of both parties, effective communication is almost impossible.” She stated that cases abound when partners were not honestly knowledgeable about how…
Author: Bolaji Ajayi
Food is an indispensable part of life. With the advancement of the internet, the debate about healthy food vs junk food has caught fire! There is a plethora of eye-catching difference between healthy food and junk food. While greasy, delectable-looking junk food may fulfill your hunger for a hot minute, it’s essential to include healthy food for a healthy life. So, let’s learn more about healthy and unhealthy food, their differences, and some examples of foods. Advantages, Disadvantages and Healthier Food Choices. Many of us love greasy and sugary foods and for those used to eating junk food — cheese,…
Causes and How It Spreads Causes Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin. It is the toxin that can cause people to get very sick. Spread to others Diphtheria bacteria spread from person to person, usually through respiratory droplets, like from coughing or sneezing. People can also get sick from touching infected open sores or ulcers. Those at increased risk of getting sick include: Signs and Symptoms Diphtheria can infect the respiratory tract (parts of the body involved in breathing) and skin. Symptoms of diphtheria depend on the body part that is affected. People…
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world. People can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. Anthrax can cause severe illness in both humans and animals. Anthrax is not contagious, which means you can’t catch it from another person like the cold or flu. How people get infected with anthrax People get infected with anthrax when spores get into the body. When anthrax spores get inside the body, they can be…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently revitalized the health sector of the country before it collapses. It said revitalising Nigeria’s healthcare through reforms would pave way for the appointment of Adviser Pharmaceutical Services/Chairman reforms on drug distribution. The association called for urgent reforms in three areas which include; full implementation of the National Health Act 2014 (NH-2014), defining and articulating the full potential of primary healthcare in Nigeria, and running the National Health Insurance (NHI) project in alignment with due process in the public interest. A letter to the President, jointly signed…
Anatomy of the liver The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. Shaped like a cone, the liver is a dark reddish-brown organ that weighs about 3 pounds. There are 2 distinct sources that supply blood to the liver, including the following: The liver holds about one pint (13%) of the body’s blood supply at any given moment. The liver consists of 2 main lobes. Both are made up of 8 segments that consist of 1,000 lobules (small lobes). These lobules are connected to…
Resilience is the ability to cope with and recover from setbacks. People who remain calm in the face of disaster have resilience. A resilient person is someone who has strong coping skills and is able to marshal their available resources, ask for help when needed, and find ways to manage the situation they are facing. People with psychological resilience are able to use their skills and strengths to respond to life’s challenges, which can include those related to: Instead of falling into despair or hiding from issues by using unhealthy coping strategies, resilient people face life’s difficulties head-on. People with resilience do…
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. How germs get onto hands and make people sick Feces (poop) from people or animals is an important source of germs like Salmonella, E. coli O157, and norovirus that cause diarrhea, and it can spread some respiratory infections like adenovirus and hand-foot-mouth disease. These kinds of germs can get onto hands after people use the toilet or change a diaper, but also in less obvious ways, like after handling raw meats…
“You should only eat plain food while breastfeeding.” Fact or fiction? 1. Myth: Breastfeeding is easy. Babies are born with the reflex to look for their mother’s breast. However, many mothers need practical support with positioning their baby for breastfeeding and making sure their baby is correctly attached to the breast. Breastfeeding takes time and practice for both mothers and babies. Breastfeeding is also time intensive, so mothers need space and support at home and work. 2. Myth: It’s usual for breastfeeding to hurt – sore nipples are inevitable. Many mothers experience discomfort in the first few days after birth…
It’s normal to feel distressed when you’re told that your child has a disability, but here’s some useful advice to help your child to reach their full potential. As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities? Every child with a disability has strengths. These may be in doing artwork, in their personality, or in their motor skills. Every child has strength. It’s more important for us to focus on what children can do, their abilities, rather than their disability. We can use children’s abilities…