How to cut your chances of cancer

Here, an expert reveals 8 proven ways to help protect against the dreaded c-word which strikes fear into hearts across the globe.

Health quote of the day

This interesting quote is from the book Health Power by authors Aileen Ludington and Hans Diehl.

The more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are to have fertility problems- Study

A recent research says women who drink alcohol moderately will not be negatively affected in conception.

New breakfast trend: Fried vegetables mixed with cereal

Brace yourselves,  this healthy eating trend on Instagram will change the way you see fried foods.

When Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg had a quick run on the Ikoyi bridge, Lagos

Genius engineer, Mark Zuckerberg arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. He's met with several people, including developers and Nollywood stars (who he rightly sees as out national treasure),  talking about how to have a more connected world by making it smaller with technology.

Drying your clothes indoors could be seriously bad for your health

Research has suggested that drying your washing indoors on radiators or on a clothes horse could pose a “serious health risk” for people with asthma or weakened immune systems.

Locust Beans (Iru) is great for good eyesight- Expert

Tunde Ajobo, Chief Dietician, Department of Dietetics, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has recommended the consumption of locust beans because of its nutritional and medicinal benefits.

Study reveals that women are attracted to men who eat salads

If you're a man looking to attract a member of the opposite sex, you may want to eat more salads, according to a new study. 

Twelve health 'facts' that are actually false

Which of these have you been told before?

This 95-year-old Yogi says we can all live to be 130

Kazim Gürbüz is a 95-year-old yogi from Turkey, who says everyone can live to 130. You’ve just got to apply your mind.

You probably never knew date fruits had so many amazing benefits

The date fruit is highly regarded as a fabulous fruit. It is a natural source of energy and nutrition.

Tips for having a healthy flight

These days, the experience of flying around the world can be more of an ordeal than a pleasure; with  concerns about terrorism, long queues for safety and security checks, and other things such as checking the long lists of things you can and cannot take with you.

10 healthy benefits of Beet Root

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1 – Beetroot for Liver Health

Beetroot contains the nutrient known as betaine, which is a lipotrope, something that prevents or reduces accumulation of fat in the liver.

Why you should be concerned about high cholesterol

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, almost 74 million people, have high LDL, or bad cholesterol. Considering that people with high cholesterol are twice as likely to develop heart disease, these numbers are quite alarming.

What do you know about Vitamin K?

Vitamin K is probably one of the lesser-known vitamins. What is it actually responsible for and how do we know we are getting enough of it?

Can fresh Moringa leaves help to lower blood pressure?

Have you ever tried lowering blood pressure with fresh Moringa leaves?

Do your #30DayWaterChallenge with Lasena Mineral Water

Can you go 30 days without consuming any other liquid apart from water? The challenge starts today July 1 - 31. Tweet #30DayWaterChallenge to join.

While you're at it, get yourself some Lasena Artesian Natural Alkaline Mineral Water.

Causes of gallstones among Africans and how to prevent it- Expert

Gallstones are one of the most prevalent diseases affecting the gastrointestinal tract.

Gallstones were once associated with older people but nowadays, younger people are developing gallstones due to poor dietary and stressed life style.

Here's how this guy became this fit

As a child, nothing could overwhelm Matt Harmon's obsession with food. His mother, who had lost her father as a teenager because he didn't take care of himself, tried to help Harmon eat less and be active. 

How Mariah Carey lost 45lb in preparation for her wedding

The music star recently lost 45 pounds with cardio exercise and a portion-controlled diet, as Celebrity Health Fitness has reported.