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20/08/2024

🦟 20 August is World Mosquito Day. Mosquito bites can be more than just an itchy annoyance. They can expose us to deadly diseases like dengue, malaria and yellow fever.

Many of these diseases are preventable through protective measures, such as:

🧥 Loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants
🛌 Mosquito nets
🦟 Mosquito repellents
🪟 Window screens

💪🏽 By protecting yourself, you are protecting others and reducing the spread.
PC: WHO

13/08/2024

🫁 Asthma is a chronic lung condition that is often undiagnosed and under treated. It can cause coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

Common triggers include:
🚬 Cigarette smoke
🤧 Dust
🌸 Pollen
🪶 Fur/ feathers
🥘 Cooking smoke

02/08/2024

🫁 Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer worldwide. That’s why, today, we want to flag the biggest risk factors.

These are:

🚭 Smoking
🚬 Secondhand smoke
💨 Air pollution
🧪 Workplace hazards like asbestos

Quitting smoking is the best way to avoid lung cancer.

16/07/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Sarah Saigon, Mariascal S Kamara

13/06/2024

☀️ UV radiation comes from the sun or artificial sources like tannings beds and can seriously harm your health.

Protecting yourself from skin cancer, cataracts, and sunburn is simple:

🏖️ Seek shade
🧴 Use sunscreen
😎 Wear sunglasses
🧢 Wear caps

Going outside in the sun is part of a healthy lifestyle, use sun protection measures to be sun smart to avoid the adverse effects.

💡 Learn more protection tips, how vitamin D plays a role, and how darker skin is affected here 👉🏼

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17/05/2024

💙 May is mental health awareness month. Mental health is essential to your overall well-being, and is just as important as your physical health.

If you’re experiencing distress:
🗣 Talk to someone you trust
🧘🏻‍♀ Look after your physical health
📖 Do activities you enjoy
🚭 Avoid harmful substances
🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Seek help from a professional

06/05/2024

Importance of Vitamins: Vitamins are essential organic compounds that play a crucial role in maintaining good health and overall well-being. They are required in small amounts for the proper functioning of the body’s metabolic processes.
Here are some key reasons:
• Support Immune System: Vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Vitamin E help boost the immune system, which is vital for fighting off infections and diseases.

• Promote Healthy Skin: Certain vitamins like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E have antioxidant properties that protect the skin from damage, promoting a healthy and youthful complexion.

• Aid in Digestion: Some vitamins, including Vitamin B12 and Folate (B9), contribute to the production of red blood cells and support proper digestion.

• Enhance Cognitive Function: B-complex vitamins (such as B6, B9, and B12) play a role in brain function and cognitive abilities.

• Support Bone Health: Vitamins like Vitamin D help regulate calcium absorption in the body, contributing to strong bones and teeth.

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03/07/2023

Nutritional benefits of Lemons 🍋.

Lemons are one of those fruits many health benefits.
• Lemons are rich source of vitamin C, fiber, citric acid and other plant compounds.

• Lemons aid in the process of weight loss and maintenance.

• The vitamin C in Lemon helps in the prevention of scurvy (sore or bleeding gums).

• Vitamin C also reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

• The Citric acid in lemon helps reduce or prevent kidney stones.

• Lemons do not contain very high iron level, but they help the body to absorb more iron from other food in your diet to maintain proper iron level to prevent Anemia.

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27/06/2023

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN.🧠

1. Keep physically active.
Exercise for at least 15 minutes daily 🏃🏋️

2. Practice a good sleeping routine. Rest whenever the body feels tired 🛌

3. Eat a healthy diet.
Eat varieties of food🥜🥦🍉

4. Stimulate your mind.
Make your mind active by reading or solving puzzles 🧩✏️📚

5. Look after your heart ❤️, share your feelings.

6. Always wear safety helmets 🚴🏼👷

23/06/2023

Five Interesting facts about breastfeeding.

1️⃣. Your body is ready to breastfeed your baby from the time they are born.
The first milk ( Colostrum) which appears thick and yellow in color, is needed in small amount for the baby.

2️⃣. Breastfeeding reduce stress.
During breastfeeding, you and the baby produce oxytocin which helps reduce stress and anxiety.

3️⃣. Breastfeeding helps in the development of healthy Gut bacteria in your baby that boost their immune system.

4️⃣. Breast milk contains important Antibiotics that helps to fight infection circulations.

5️⃣. Frequent breastfeeding in the first few days give rise to more milk being produced.

21/06/2023

Happy world YOGA day 🧘
Take a time to:
Pose
Stretch 🧎
Relax 🧘
📸: WHO

15/06/2023

Our behavioral impact on our Health.

As we are experiencing the weaknesses of our health services, It is key to know how our individual behaviors and Lifestyles play a significant role in improving or worsening our health outcome.
Individual Behavior/Lifestyle is a major determinant of the health of an individual or the public.
Certain health Behaviors can increase the risk of diseases or an unfavorable low life expectancy. For example, a person who smokes ci******es (To***co) is more likely to develop heart disease, cancer or poor pregnancy outcome.
Likewise certain behaviors can improve the quality of health and a higher life expectancy. For example, a person who is more engaged into physical activities like jogging, walking, dancing, playing other sports etc. is at a very low risk of getting cardiovascular diseases.
However these are some positive health behaviors or lifestyles that can help improve our health.

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• Be physically active.🏃🚶🚴🏼⛹️🏋️
• Eat a well balanced diet. ( prioritize fruits, vegetables, nuts etc.)🍉🥑🥬🥦🥜
• Avoid unsafe s*x practices.
• Build good personal hygiene practices.🛀🚮🚰🛃
• Avoid or limit smoking or drinking alcohol.🚭
• Practice good sleeping habits. 🛌

Note: The way you live or behave will make you healthy or make you unhealthy.

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06/05/2023

Labeled as one of those silent killers, Diabetes can be fatal if not discovered sooner to be treated.!!!
Get tested and treated!!
PC:

15/03/2023

Reduce the amount of SALT you consume.
Excess SALT puts you at risk of getting Heart Attack, Stroke and other health problems.
Pc: WHO

15/12/2022

Healthy Tips About Cucumber.
Cucumbers are refreshing and versatile addition to any diet, They are low in calories but contain many important vitamins and minerals.
Cucumbers help in maintaining hydration in the body.
They lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes related complications.
Cucumbers are rich source of Vitamin K, which helps in blood clotting and keeps the bones healthy.
It also contains Vitamin A, which aid in Vision, boost the immune system, and allow your heart and kidneys to function properly.
Cucumbers should be eaten unpeeled, peeling them reduces the amount of fibers and some vitamins.