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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: World No Tobacco Day 2018

Thursday 31st May was World No Tobacco Day. The theme for this year is Tobacco and heart disease. Tobacco is a leading and very preventable cause of heart disease and stroke. So, every effort has to be made to make … Continue reading

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Flavonoids: The secret to health benefits of drinking black and green tea? – Harvard Health

Are you a tea or coffee lover? If you are the latter, maybe you should give up your favourite brew for tea ๐Ÿ˜€ enjoy! https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/brewing-evidence-for-teas-heart-benefits

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Can I Eat An Orange When Pregnant?

Q: Is it okay to eat an orange during pregnancy? A: Hello dear, thanks for writing in. And congratulations on your pregnancy, if youโ€™re the pregnant one ๐Ÿ˜€ The short answer to your question is yes, itโ€™s okay to have … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Crick In The Neck!

Woke up a couple of days ago with neck pain and thought to post this so that y’all don’t have to go through what I went through. I knew exactly what caused it! ๐Ÿ˜€ Too many pillows… What about you? … Continue reading

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Repaying your sleep debt – Harvard Health

Going through busy days and yet depriving yourself of much needed sleep? You should read this! https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/repaying-your-sleep-debt

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Best source of vitamins? Your plate, not your medicine cabinet – Harvard Health

Q: Are supplements good alternatives to fruits and vegetables? A: Nothing beats a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables to keep you healthy and able to fight all manner of diseases. Supplements, as the name implies are meant to … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: My Baby’s Gums Have Darkened!

Q: Good evening maโ€™am. Thank you for the good work. May God continue to strengthen you. Please, my 8-month old baby suddenly has black gums. She already has two teeth. What could be the cause and what should I do? … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Gastric Ulcer

Q: Please, I need to know about gastric ulcers and can it be cured? A: Gastric ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer and this condition is often confused with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Gastric acid is secreted normally in … Continue reading

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#HLWDK Daily Health Tips: Help Me Understand This Scan Result!

Q: Please maโ€™am, my wife went for a pregnancy scan and came home with this result. Can you please help me understand it? 1. A relatively bulky, gravid and anterverted uterus. 2. Endometrial cavity harbors a well-defined gestation sac. A … Continue reading

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11 foods that lower cholesterol – Harvard Health

‘It’s easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true, too โ€” changing what foods you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream.’ Read!https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/11-foods-that-lower-cholesterol

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