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Daily Health Tips: My Baby Poos Too Often And Her Tummy Is Making Funny Noises

Q: Hello Dr, I put to bed on 9th of this month. Since last week, my baby poos 5 to 6 times in a day…is it normal? Again, if she wants to poo I will hear the sound of it … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: My Baby Has Boils

Q: Good morning ma’am! Please I need your help. My 18 months old baby has been having boils for the past 3 weeks. I have given him Augumentin for children on doctor’s prescription. But the boils are still coming out. … Continue reading →

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Death of a spouse or partner can lead to heart attack or stroke

The grief of losing a spouse or partner affects not just emotional and mental health, but physical health as well. A study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that losing a spouse or partners boosts heart attack and … Continue reading →

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For women, sexuality changes with age but doesn’t disappear

Let’s face it, ladies: Sex is a topic you usually discuss behind closed doors with your partner. A research letter reports that women 40 to 65 who place greater importance on sex are more likely to stay sexually active as … Continue reading →

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Older men: Rethinking a healthy sex life

Older men may want to change how they think about sex, specifically by focusing more on the experience and pleasure of shared intimacy. Source: Older men: Rethinking a healthy sex life

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Daily Health Tips: Calcified Fibroid

Q: I am 21 weeks pregnant. I went for a scan and the result shows a calcified fibroid mass is evident in the posterior (intramural) segment measuring 42mm * 39mm. Please Dr, explain to me because I don’t understand. Can … Continue reading →

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Want Healthy Feet? Keep A Healthy Weight – Harvard Health

Being overweight can lead to a host of health problems, from high blood pressure and heart disease to arthritis, gallstones, and sleep apnea. It can also contribute to foot problems in two ways. First, excess weight contributes to the misery … Continue reading →

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Saturday Nutrition Quiz

Give three examples of complex carbohydrates? Why are complex carbohydrates good for you?   Terms and conditions: The first 3 persons to answer correctly will win our prizes. Participants must be followers of our blog and/or facebook page. Only one … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: How Long Should I Wait To Conceive After A Miscarriage?

Originally posted on chatwithketch:
Q: Doc I don’t know if you do receive my messages or not. So far you have never ever responded to any of my messages maybe too busy. Just wanted to find out how long one…

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4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterol – Harvard Health

Many people can reduce cholesterol levels simply by changing what they eat. For example, if you are a fan of cheeseburgers, eating less meat (and leaner cuts) and more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can lower your total cholesterol by … Continue reading →

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