Healthy Living
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Know Your Body: Notice the Changes That Matter
By Judy Okolo Your body rarely sends a WhatsApp message saying, “Something is wrong. Please see your doctor.”Instead, it communicates through changes: a lump that was ... -
When Lagos Traffic Follows You Home
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri At 5:30 a.m., Gbemisola was already awake.She had a 9:00 a.m. meeting at work, but her mind was already calculating something else: ... -
HAVE SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR
By Judy OkoloWe have spent years asking what to eat, how much to exercise and which numbers to monitor. Perhaps there is another longevity question we ... -
Self-Improvement Tips That Will Change Your Life Forever
Compiled by Yemisi Suleiman Self-improvement does not always require a dramatic transformation. Sometimes, it begins with something as simple as changing the way you speak to ... -
Nigeria’s Suicide Decriminilisation: When Surviving Is No Longer a Crime
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The emergency department was unusually quiet that night. And then they arrived with a young man who was reported to have attempted ... -
KEEP YOUR MIND SHARP FOR LIFE
By Judy Okolo You may be exercising your body while quietly allowing your brain to become lazy.Think about it.Your phone remembers birthdays. Search engines answer questions ... -
After the Fall: When Fear Steals an Elderly Person’s Independence
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The fall took only a few seconds but the fear lasted for months. At 72 years, Mama had always prided herself on ... -
JAPA: When Leaving Home Has a Mental Health Cost
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri The year is 2050.Ade returns to Lagos to see his aged parents. He has not been home in almost 20 years. As ... -
Crafting a Wellness Ecosystem for Women
By Judy Okolo Your wellness challenge may not be your diet. It may be your life.You can buy organic foods, take your supplements, join a gym ... -
Motherhood and Mental Health
By Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri People often assume that the arrival of a child always brings happiness. The family is congratulated and celebrated, but the mother is ...
