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12/09/2025

Smoking can cause long-term negative effects on the body, including heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

Smoking is dangerous to your health. It can harm nearly every organ in your body and increase your risk of certain health conditions like glaucoma, cancer, and lung disease.

It can also increase inflammation throughout your body and negatively affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to infection.

The good news is quitting smoking can reverse many of these effects on your body.

Inije Oghenchovwe Daniel
(Pharmacologist)

06/09/2025

*OFFICERS' HEALTH CORNER*

HEALTH QUIZZES & ANSWERS

1. *What is the ideal blood pressure level for a healthy heart?*
- A) 120/80 mmHg
- 😎 140/90 mmHg
- C) 160/100 mmHg
- D) 180/110 mmHg
*(Answer: A - 120/80 mmHg)*

2. *How many minutes of moderate exercise should you aim for each week?*
- A) 30 minutes
- 😎 75 minutes
- C) 150 minutes
- D) 300 minutes
*(Answer: C - 150 minutes)*

3. *Which of these foods is best for heart health?*
- A) Red meat
- 😎 Vegetables and fruits
- C) Sugary snacks
- D) Fried foods
*(Answer: B - Vegetables and fruits)*

4. *What is a common sign of a heart attack?*
- A) Chest pain or discomfort
- 😎 Sudden fatigue
- C) Shortness of breath
- D) All of the above
*(Answer: D - All of the above)*

5. *Which habit is most harmful to heart health?*
- A) Regular walking
- 😎 Smoking
- C) Drinking water
- D) Sleeping 7-8 hours
*(Answer: B - Smoking)*

6. *Which of these is a heart-healthy fat?*
- A) Trans fat
- 😎 Saturated fat
- C) Unsaturated fat
- D) None of the above
*(Answer: C - Unsaturated fat)*

7. *How much water should you aim to drink each day for overall health, including your heart?*
- A) 1-2 cups
- 😎 4-6 cups
- C) 8-10 cups
- D) 18-20 cups
*(Answer: C - 8-10 cups)*

8. *Which cholesterol type is considered "good" for your heart?*
- A) LDL
- 😎 HDL
- C) VLDL
- D) Triglycerides
*(Answer: B - HDL)*

9. *What is the main cause of coronary heart disease?*
- A) High cholesterol
- 😎 Low salt intake
- C) Overeating
- D) Low blood sugar
*(Answer: A - High cholesterol)*

10. *What role does fiber play in heart health?*
- A) Increases cholesterol
- 😎 Reduces cholesterol
- C) Increases blood pressure
- D) Causes blood clotting
*(Answer: B - Reduces cholesterol)*

11. *How often should you visit your doctor for a heart health check-up?*
- A) Every 3 months
- 😎 Every 6 months
- C) Once a year
- D) Only when you feel sick
*(Answer: C - Once a year)*

12. *Which of these is a heart-healthy way to prepare food?*
- A) Deep frying
- 😎 Grilling
- C) Adding extra salt
- D) Cooking with butter
*(Answer: B - Grilling)*

13. *Which of the following can help reduce the risk of heart disease?*
- A) Eating processed foods
- 😎 Managing stress
- C) Drinking sugary drinks
- D) Sitting for long periods
*(Answer: B - Managing stress)*

14. *What is a normal resting heart rate for most adults?*
- A) 40-50 beats per minute
- 😎 60-100 beats per minute
- C) 100-120 beats per minute
- D) 120-150 beats per minute
*(Answer: B - 60-100 beats per minute)*

15. *Which mineral is important for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm?*
- A) Iron
- 😎 Calcium
- C) Potassium
- D) Zinc
*(Answer: C - Potassium)*

16. *Which of these is a recommended way to reduce salt in your diet?*
- A) Use fewer herbs and spices
- 😎 Add more salt to taste
- C) Check food labels for sodium content
- D) Eat more canned and processed foods
*(Answer: C - Check food labels for sodium content)*

17. *How does maintaining a healthy weight help your heart?*
- A) It lowers blood pressure
- 😎 It reduces cholesterol
- C) It lowers the risk of heart disease
- D) All of the above
*(Answer: D - All of the above)*

18. *What effect does stress have on heart health?*
- A) No effect
- 😎 It improves heart function
- C) It can raise blood pressure
- D) It decreases cholesterol
*(Answer: C - It can raise blood pressure)*

19. *Which of these drinks is heart-healthy?*
- A) Sugary sodas
- 😎 Alcohol
- C) Water
- D) Energy drinks
*(Answer: C - Water)*

20. *How much sleep should you aim for each night to support heart health?*
- A) 3-4 hours
- 😎 5-6 hours
- C) 7-8 hours
- D) 9-10 hours
*(Answer: C - 7-8 hours)*

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_Ps:_
This was shared on a Platform by a renowned Professor of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

03/08/2025

Many *diseases* are not diseases, but *normal aging*. The director of a Beijing hospital gave five pieces of advice to the elderly :

You are not sick, you are getting old .. Many *diseases* you think are not diseases, but signals that the *body is aging*.

1. *Poor memory* is not Alzheimer's disease, but a self-protection mechanism of the elderly brain. *Don't scare* yourself. This is the brain getting old, not a disease. If you just forget where you put your keys, but you can find them yourself, it is not dementia.

2. *Walking slowly* and having unsteady legs and feet' is not paralysis, but muscle degeneration. The solution is not to take medicine, but to *move.*

3. *Insomnia* is not a disease but the brain is adjusting its rhythm. It is a change in sleep structure. Don't take sleeping pills indiscriminately. Long-term dependence on sleeping pills and other drugs to fall asleep will increase the risk of falls, cognitive impairment, etc. *The best sleeping pill* for the elderly is *to get more sun* during the day and maintain a regular schedule.

4. *Body aches* are not rheumatism, but a normal reaction to nerve aging.

5. Many elderly people say: My arms and legs hurt everywhere. Is it rheumatism or bone hyperplasia? Bones do become loose and thin, but 99% of 'body pain' is not a disease, but a slow nerve conduction, which amplifies the pain. This is called *central sensitization, a common physiological change in the elderly. Analgesics are not the solution. *Exercise and physical therapy* are the adjustment methods. You can recommend 'foot bath + hot compress before bed + light massage', which is more effective than taking medicine.

6. Abnormal physical examination' is not a disease, but the index standards have not been updated.

7. The World Health Organization recommends that the physical examination indicators of the elderly should be *relaxed*. The same is true for cholesterol. The elderly have slightly higher cholesterol, but they live longer. Because cholesterol is the raw material for synthesizing hormones and cell membranes, too low a level can easily reduce immunity. The Guidelines for the *Prevention and Treatment of Hypertension* in China also clearly pointed out that the blood pressure reduction target for the elderly is

28/07/2025

If you don’t manage your health carefully you would pay for it carelessly.

10/05/2025

Sickle Cell

Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These sickle cells also become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow.
The current approach to treatment is to relieve pain and help prevent complications of the disease. However, newer treatments may cure people of the disease.
Sickle cell anemia
Red blood cells are usually round and flexible. In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells look like sickles used to cut wheat. These unusually shaped cells give the disease its name.

Symptoms
Symptoms of sickle cell anemia usually appear around 6 months of age. They vary from person to person and may change over time. Symptoms can include:
* Anemia. Sickle cells break apart easily and die. Typical red blood cells usually live for about 120 days before they need to be replaced. But sickle cells usually die in 10 to 20 days, leaving a shortage of red blood cells. This is known as anemia. Without enough red blood cells, the body can't get enough oxygen. This causes fatigue.
* Episodes of pain. Periodic episodes of extreme pain, called pain crises, are a major symptom of sickle cell anemia. Pain develops when sickle-shaped red blood cells block blood flow through tiny blood vessels to the chest, abdomen and joints.�The pain varies in intensity and can last for a few hours to a few days. Some people have only a few pain crises a year. Others have a dozen or more a year. A severe pain crisis requires a hospital stay.�Some people with sickle cell anemia also have chronic pain from bone and joint damage, ulcers, and other causes.
* Swelling of hands and feet. Sickle-shaped red blood cells block blood circulation in the hands and feet, which can cause them to swell.
* Frequent infections. The spleen is important for protecting against infections. Sickle cells can damage the spleen, raising the risk of developing infections. Babies and children with sickle cell anemia commonly receive vaccinations and antibiotics to prevent potentially life-threatening infections, such as pneumonia.
* Delayed growth or puberty. Red blood cells provide the body with the oxygen and nutrients needed for growth. A shortage of healthy red blood cells can slow growth in babies and children and delay puberty in teenagers.
* Vision problems. Tiny blood vessels that supply blood to the eyes can become plugged with sickle cells. This can damage the portion of the eye that processes visual images, called the retina, and lead to vision problems.

When to see a doctor
See your healthcare professional right away if you or your child has symptoms of sickle cell anemia, including fever or stroke.
Infections often start with a fever and can be life-threatening. Because children with sickle cell anemia are prone to infections, seek prompt medical attention for a fever greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.5 degrees Celsius).
Seek emergency care for symptoms of stroke, which include:
* One-sided paralysis or weakness in the face, arms or legs.
* Confusion.
* Difficulty walking or talking.
* Sudden vision changes.
* Unexplained numbness.
* Severe headache.

01/05/2025

01/05/2025

Someone Needs this information. Please read.

I received an 85 year old patient with va**nal bleeding.... Just hearing the motive for consultation, the diagnostic hypothesis was serious; a gynecological cancer.

A va**nal evaluation at speculum showed at first a black mass on the va**nal mucous membrane. When evaluating the consistency of this mass, I could see that it was an animal firmly attached to the va**nal wall by two suction cups...

After extracting this water worm called leech, the patient suffered continuous bleeding from an anticoagulant substance called hirudine... whose animal injected into the lady's blood circulation.

NB.. You must be careful before diving into a stream because the leech can enter any hole of the body (nostrils, va**na) and above all protect your children.

Credit: Health matter

26/03/2025

Whatever religion you belong to, ABORTION has no benefit.
Think about this.

03/03/2025

Your Health Depends on Forgiveness.

Whether it’s a simple spat with your spouse or long-held resentment toward a family member or friend, unresolved conflict can go deeper than you may realize—it may be affecting your physical health. The good news: Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can reap huge rewards for your health, lowering the risk of heart attack; improving cholesterol levels and sleep; and reducing pain, blood pressure, and levels of anxiety, depression and stress. And research points to an increase in the forgiveness-health connection as you age.
“There is an enormous physical burden to being hurt and disappointed,” says Karen Swartz, M.D., director of the Mood Disorders Adult Consultation Clinic at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes in heart rate, blood pressure and immune response. Those changes, then, increase the risk of depression, heart disease and diabetes, among other conditions. Forgiveness, however, calms stress levels, leading to improved health.
Can You Learn to Be More Forgiving?

Forgiveness is not just about saying the words. “It is an active process in which you make a conscious decision to let go of negative feelings whether the person deserves it or not,” Swartz says. As you release the anger, resentment and hostility, you begin to feel empathy, compassion and sometimes even affection for the person who wronged you.
Studies have found that some people are just naturally more forgiving. Consequently, they tend to be more satisfied with their lives and to have less depression, anxiety, stress, anger and hostility. People who hang on to grudges, however, are more likely to experience severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as other health conditions. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t train themselves to act in healthier ways. In fact, 62 percent of American adults say they need more forgiveness in their personal lives, according to a survey by the nonprofit Fetzer Institute.

Making Forgiveness Part of Your Life
Forgiveness is a choice, Swartz says. “You are choosing to offer compassion and empathy to the person who wronged you.” The following steps can help you develop a more forgiving attitude—and benefit from better emotional and physical health.