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The blog discusses in detail three common sleep disorders and their related ICD-10 codes. Sleep disorders can directly affect a person’s overall health and quality of life. Good sleep is essential to maintain optimal health. Any disorder associated with sleep can significantly affect hormone levels, mood, body weight and increase the risk of other health…
Many individuals will be on the road this holiday season to celebrate Christmas, New Year’s, and other joyous occasions. Keeping an eye out for symptoms of COVID-19, getting vaccinated as soon as it is your turn, and always adhering to public health and social measures to help prevent transmission are all crucial in light of…
Turkish fertility doctors are renowned for their expertise in completing IVF procedures. They have over seven thousand cycles performed every year at the Memorial Sisli. During the last five years, they have delivered over ten thousand babies and remained one of the best IVF hospitals in Turkey. Anadolu Medical Center is one of the top…
Technological advances are being made every day. Some significant, some not so much. But no recent Technological advancement is as important as the invention of 3-D printing. This advancement is already being applied in several fields. Whether it be the automobile, aerospace, art and jewelry, construction, and various other fields, it is hard to not…
Drink anywhere between eight and ten full glasses of water as the day goes on. Water can help flush the toxins out of your system, which is beneficial for keeping your eyes healthy and moist. In addition, drinks that are high in sugar and alcohol can dehydrate your body and cause excess inflammation. Take care…
The increasing population of Africa is a major cause for concern globally and locally. Theories about the West trying to reduce the population of Africa have been on for a really long time. There have been rumors of biochemical warfare through various diseases and drugs from HIV/AIDs to Zika virus and contraceptive drugs. The conspiracy…
Pomegranates are one of the healthiest fruits we know of. Studies show that it has multiple benefits for our bodies including lowering the risk of many diseases. It contains many nutrients and vitamins that help our body grow and heal. Pomegranate is the fruit of the deciduous shrub. Its family classification is known as the…
Introduction Therapy is simply defined as a treatment that helps restore a state of well-being and improves functioning of an individual. Traditional approach to healing involves employing non-empirical and or anecdotal means which are based on customs and rites passed down to our generation from our ancestors. The healing technique could be derived from religion,…
The psycho-social problems are those problems that represent the influence of psychological factors and the surrounding social environment on individuals’ physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is used in a broad range of helping professions in health and social care settings as well as by medical and social science researchers…
It is indeed a beautiful thing to present this unique article to you who is a unique reader, a unique person, so to say. Can I share the truth with us all? It is in our uniqueness that our greatness lies. An Author and millionaire quoted “to be great, you must be truly sane and…
The biopsychosocial model is currently the foremost comprehensive and influential approach to explaining psychological disorders, especially as it applies to the Nigeria context. Having explained suicide from a cognitive perspective, behavioural perspective, biological perspective, now let’s look at it from another popular perspective because none of these previous perspectives is enough to profoundly explain the causes of…
Cognitive behavioural explanation Learned helplessness There has been a shift from behavioural to cognitive behavioural explanations of the emotional disorders. This may be exemplified by the changes made to Seligman’s (1975) learned helplessness theory over time. Seligman’s initial theory suggested that depression results from learning that one is not in control of a particular physical or social…
Introduction This paper explores related literature (theories) and discusses suicide employing biological, psychodynamic and behavioural perspectives relevant to the understanding of the underlying causes and course of the subject matter – suicide. Suicide, as discussed in the previous write up, is a critical condition that needs special attention; to enable effective intervention, there is need for…
Abstract The rate of suicide in Nigeria is alarming. There is comorbidity between suicide, personality disorders, depression and addiction. Suicide is common among young adults and adolescents. This write up explores the meaning of suicide, factors influencing it, it’s scope, types and other relevant information that provide insight into the pandemic phenomenon. In subsequent write-ups,…
Have you ever been to the hospital because you didn’t feel quite good, but after several tests, nothing seemed to be wrong with you? Perhaps it was a headache? Perhaps fatigue? Sometimes when you feel tired or sick, it doesn’t always mean that you need medicine. Perhaps what you need is detoxification. When you consume…
Many a time, we wonder why we often fail at personal development, personal branding, social relationships (family, work romantic or friendship) etc. It could be as a result of unhealthy use of cognitive heuristics (Jay & Darwyn 1979) which is often an unintentional behavioural pattern. When we get to identify these behavioural patterns, we become…
As 2019 comes to an end, it is important to mention that this year has seen a lot of progress as regards mental health. The increased awareness among Nigerians is noteworthy. Topics such as depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders are being discussed loudly and boldly, and this has in so many ways helped reduce…
Sometimes we are curious about our habits, as to why we do somethings we do or how we behave the way we do. What makes the child fear a snake even without directly experiencing any harm from it, why a girl who lives close to a woman that gets beaten by her husband fears or…
Abstract Through an examination of some relevant personality theories, this article will discuss the relationship between personality and substance use, that is, exploring some personality traits as predispositinal factors to substance abuse. Introduction Our attitudes, choices, likes, decisions and all other aspects of our behaviours and mental constructs largely depend on individuals’ personality. In fact,…
There are a number of system of ideas that explain why we act the way we do and in fact how we can be guided to be more productive than ever in our actions because obviously, we all do perform an action or the other. But the question is how healthy, significant and productive the…
For any living cell or organism to function, there are some chemical reactions that are required to take place in the body. These reactions are referred to as metabolism. Over 700 years ago, metabolic studies began in Damascus, Syria by Ibn al-Nafis, an Arab scholar and anatomist in 1260, who also discovered the pulmonary movement…
As a country that brags about its morality and takes pride in cultural and religious practices, Nigeria sure has a lot of vices to count on its fingers. Drug abuse is a leading problem and one of the most dangerous sources of destruction for the youths, especially the northern youths. Drug abuse leads to a…
Depression and anxiety are quite prevalent in today’s world. There are many reasons for both the old and young alike to be stressed, tensed, and insecure which then go on to become the root of mental conditions like depression and anxiety. Having said that, youngsters like college students are at a greater disadvantage than their…
Leg ulcers are a massive problem for people all over the globe. Having the right diagnosis for the type of ulcer you have is really important as the wrong treatment can be detrimental. In a previous article we have discussed venous ulcers; however, there are many other types such as arterial, diabetic and rheumatic ulcers. In this article, we…
Leg ulcers are a common occurrence across the globe and can arise from a number of causes. It is important to diagnose the correct classification of ulcer prior to treatment as a treatment for one type can be extremely damaging for another. The most common types of leg ulcers are venous due to venous insufficiency, arterial resulting…
Spices are fantastic! They add a unique flavor and taste to our dishes and make our food delicious and nutritious. But do you know that spices do more than make your food hot? If you love cooking with spices due to the mild or extreme hotness and flavor it confers on your meals, you will…
Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia and is the most frequent neurodegenerative disorders. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Although, in most cases, it is diagnosed somewhere in the mid-60s, in a small number of cases it may be diagnosed much earlier. It is also the 6th leading cause of death…
It is true that high blood glucose level characterizes diabetes, either due to a relative or absolute insulin deficiency. However, it would be entirely wrong to consider diabetes as just disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates. For optimal health, it is necessary to understand that diabetes is a far global metabolic disorder. It is also…
Non-communicable diseases are on the rise, be it diabetes, heart diseases, or cancers. Specific risk factors are known to be behind such upsurges like obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and dietary mistakes. But perhaps sleep insufficiency is the most important yet neglected cause behind this rise of specific ailments. Yes, sleep deficit may lead to obesity, metabolic…
Just like there’s an app for everything these days, there seems to be a gadget for everything. In the past couple of years, some gadgets, tools and apps have flooded the world. Powered by technology, their sole purpose is to increase our wellness and performance. Thanks to this technological advancement, the medical field is undergoing a profound…
Every disease is a duty that the patient performs on a daily basis. Whether he wants to do that duty or not, he has to do it. The fast-paced life of today has made living more stressful for us. We take more stress struggling for money, families, money kids. We eat food that only makes…
A few years back, USA Today reported that about 50 per cent of Americans are trying to improve their healthy eating habits by reducing their meat consumption, while about one in five students are vegan, vegetarian or trying to cut meat intake. Many people from different backgrounds are adopting the vegan lifestyle, and it seems to be the…
No doubt, exercise can help tone our muscles, give us a chiselled physique and boost our immune system. According to a study from the University of South Carolina, people who engage in moderate-intensity workouts regularly have 20 per cent lesser risk of catching upper respiratory tract infections than those who don’t. However, people often ask whether…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that damages the lungs and thus resulting in difficulty in breathing. It is a long-term chronic condition in which the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs, commonly called the airways to get partly obstructed, making the passage of air through the lungs…
Getting started with a lifestyle of health and fitness iѕ not rеаllу thе hаrd dеmаnding tаѕk that anyone usually believes it is. Whеn уоu rеаllу think аbоut this, the diffiсult еlеmеnt is often thе beginning. Lаtеr оn, the rеѕt will likеlу bе a lot еаѕiеr аftеr уоu rеаllу gеt thе hang of it. All it…
Good nutritiоn should bе thе ultimate gоаl оf еvеrу реrѕоn аlivе. Wе must dеtеrminе hоw muсh nourishment wе nееd, hоw muсh physical еxеrсiѕе we nееd, and how bеѕt tо accomplish thоѕе ends. Calorie needs, nutritional nееdѕ, physical needs, and education аbоut those needs nоw iѕ infоrmаtiоn wе ѕhоuld аll understand, аt lеаѕt аѕ it аррliеѕ…
Hеаlth and nutrition are hоt topics in thе nеwѕ, in magazines, in ѕсhооl, аt уоur dосtоr’ѕ оffiсе, and еvеn оn Twittеr аnd blog ѕitеѕ. Tоdау, wе hear about health аnd nutritiоn everywhere. Whеn did hеаlth аnd nutritiоn bесоmе imроrtаnt? Health аnd nutritiоn bесаmе аn imроrtаnt fосuѕ during World Wаr II whеn a соmmittее wаѕ fоrmеd…
Studies show that you can live a quality life by following a healthy diet and doing regular exercise. Poor diets have been linked with significant health problems by several studies, making it imperative to adopt a healthy eating habit. So you want to turn a new leaf in your life. It’s been ages since you resolved to begin a…
You have tried different weight loss strategies but still can’t shed the stubborn pounds clinging to your body. After trying a variety of diet programs, you have eaten your way back to more weight, much to your disappointment. The truth is that diets don’t work as they only disrupt your metabolism and may even lead…
Studies upon studies have revealed that the quality of our food plays a significant role in our state of health. However, choosing the right food can be a daunting challenge in a densely saturated food market. There are too many energizing food options to choose from, but several of them are packed with sugar, refined…
Simply put, migraine is a specific kind of a headache. The term migraine emanates from an old French word, megrim, which refers to a syndrome of dizziness, head pain, and nausea. It eventually became known as a migraine and people who get them are called migraineurs. It is widely believed that a migraine occurs due…
I’m not sure if there are parents out there that won’t be excited about the arrival of their new baby. Of course, virtually all parents are often excited to have their baby as babies give a lot of fun, excitements, and fulfilment to families. Parents must always get ready to welcome their new babies. Keep…
Your bad habits may not be as bad as you think, but some could be seriously hurting your health. Some of the habits that people have not only damaged their health, but in one way or the other harm those around them. Many of these habits can be broken or avoided but, the first step…
The most common form of malnutrition in the world is protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). In developing countries, inadequate intake of protein and energy is all too common, especially in infants and young children. While the symptoms of protein-energy insufficiency vary widely from case to case, it is common to classify most cases as either marasmus or…
Urination also called micturition is the release of urine (a liquid by-product of metabolism in the bodies of many animals and humans) from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body. There is frequent urination (i.e., the need to urinate more than one does typically) due to contractions of the muscles of the…
Olive oil has been used by many generations in the Mediterranean for cooking and therapeutic purposes. Nowadays, research has helped to showcase the properties of the oil that make it beneficial to our health. Apart from being used as cooking oil in many homes, the absence of substances such as gluten, trans fat, and cholesterol…
According to the World Health Organization (2012), the last three decades have seen a substantial increase in the number of overweight people, with an estimated 170 million of them under the age of 18. The prevalence is higher in developed countries, and lower in developing and underdeveloped countries. An estimated 17 percent or 12.7 million…
Basically, every human has a degree of fear; this fear is the major cause of anxiety attacks. Anxiety attacks, also known as panic attacks, are one of the most distressing experiences one may ever have to face. The impact of such an attack is always detrimental to one’s health; given this scenario, controlling anxiety, therefore,…
Yoga has grown in popularity over the past few years and has been adopted in many parts of the western world as a result of the health benefits associated with the Hindu discipline. The convergence of psychological theories and western medicine with primal eastern practices such as mindfulness meditation and yoga is so prevalent that…
When your blood glucose also called blood sugar, is too high, it results in diabetes. The middle-aged and older adults are according to recent research at the highest risk of developing this disease. According to a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2012, it was found that as at…
One of the most common, yet largely preventable chronic diseases in children is tooth decay, and while fluoride plays a significant role in fortifying tooth enamel, which in turn prevents decay, a majority of parents don’t subscribe to in-office fluoride treatments. This is because they don’t have enough dental insurance to cover the costs. For…
Aspartame is one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners in the world. The additive is used in over 4000 food products in the United States. Aspartame is marketed as NutraSweet and Equal. It is the sweetener of choice in many diet soda sold around the world, and you may have one in your hand…
Medical science has made it clear that sugar consumption affects vital organs of the human body and causes them to degenerate after a while. This could result in severe illnesses (such as diabetes, etc.) that may endanger your life if you do not cut down sugar in your diet. Now and then, you may discover…
The use of a plant for food and as a medicinal source for relief from sickness is as old as mankind. Thus, every human race had developed their own peculiar kind of food and ethnomedicine or traditional therapy from various vegetal medicine resources in their catchment communities. No one knows where or when plants first began to…
Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the lowest part of the rectum and the anus that cause discomfort and bleeding. The hemorrhoids could either be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids These, as the name implies, are far enough inside the rectum that one cannot see or feel them. They don’t hurt because of the…
World Malaria Day is marked April 25 every year to raise awareness about malaria and deliberate on critical discussions/ actions centred on making the world malaria-free. The 2017 theme for World Malaria Day is “A push for prevention”. The 2017 theme buttresses the fact that prevention remains the best cure for malaria. As the whole…
Drug abuse is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain—they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long-lasting, and can lead to the harmful behaviors seen in…
Blood pressure is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels or the pressure in large arteries of the systemic circulation. Two kinds of instrument is been use to measure the blood pressure of an individual The blood pressure could be: 1. Normal blood pressure 2. High blood pressure 3. Low blood pressure…
Tartar or Calculus is a form of hardened dental plague. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in plague on the teeth. This process of precipitation kills the bacterial cells within dental plague, but the rough and hardened surface that is formed provides an ideal surface for further…
Asthma is a common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. It is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. A person with asthma has fits or attack of difficulty in breathing, a hissing or wheezing…
Waste is an unwanted or unusable items, remains, or byproduct, or household garbage. Waste management is a problem for most countries around the world because of the increasing volume of waste material and the paucity of places to deposit it. Waste has been recognized as one of the major problems confronting governments and city planners…
Diabetes is a common life-long health condition. There are 3.5 million people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and an estimated 549,000 people who have the condition but don’t know it. Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. This is…
Sleep is a naturally recurring state of mind and body characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles, and reduced interactions with surroundings. It is distinguished from wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, but is more easily reversed than the state of hibernation or of being…
What Is Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy, also known medically as diagnostic laparoscopy, is a special procedure used in diagnosing some medical disorders in the abdomen (belly). This procedure is in actuality a minor surgical process used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It is a low-risk, relatively straight forward procedure, involving a small incision on the…
A Mediterranean diet is an eating style that encourages high intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and nuts. The diet gives preference on using olive oil for cooking and in any form of oil consumption, like eating bread and seafood. Mediterranean diet is considered to be one of the healthiest diets in the world.…
How much do you know about bitter leaf? Bitterleaf also known as Veronia Amygdalina in scientific parlance is an aborigine of Africa. It can be cooked, juiced or chewed raw. Regular consumption of this vegetable helps to regulate blood cholesterol levels which is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Bitter leaf is rich…
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