7 Things That Can Affect How Your Medications Work
Did you know some medications cannot be taken together because they’ll counteract each other? This isn’t all; what you eat or drink can also have an effect on some drugs, too. Here are a few of them. 1. Grapefruit This citrus fruit changes the way certain cells in your gut take in and move medication through your body — it can affect more than 50 drugs. It can make some, … Read More
Read MoreFive Ways To Improve Mental Health in Your Workplace
According to the WHO, disregarding mental health in the workplace may lead to physical and mental health problems, harmful use of substances or alcohol, absenteeism, and lost productivity. Here are 5 ways to improve mental health in your place of work. Promote work/life balance. We all want to go as hard as we can but ignoring that you have a life outside work hurts the company in the long run. … Read More
Read MoreInsomnia is not the only problem: 7 Other Reasons You Can’t Sleep Well
Whenever someone is experiencing difficulties with sleep, they’re quick to blame insomnia. However, there are many other reasons responsible for sleeplessness. Here are 7 of them… Nocturia This is a condition that makes people make many trips to the bathroom during the night, thus making it hard to get enough sleep. Nocturia can affect people at any age, those over 60 are more prone. Sleep apnoea It’s a condition in … Read More
Read More7 Healthy Things You Should Do Daily
What are the minor health tweaks you can make to your daily routine that can make a huge difference in how you look and feel? Read on… 1. Step more Simply put, we sit too much but this can be changed by switching up just one daily routine: park far from the office, get off the bus one stop earlier and walk, deliver a message in person rather than texting … Read More
Read MoreOvereating – How To Prevent It When Working From Home
Everyone who has had to work from home during this pandemic has had to deal with one major issue – weight gain. This is largely due to unrestricted access to food. Here are five strategies you can apply to avoid it. 1. Rethink what you drink Keep a water bottle or cup next to you, and sip on it throughout the day. Avoid sugary drinks as excess sugar can weaken … Read More
Read MoreHow To Stop Your Glasses From Fogging When Wearing A Mask
Wearing a mask is a must-do these days but for people who wear glasses, there’s a problem: fogged-up lenses. When you wear a mask with glasses, breathing can let air escape through the gaps & cause your lenses to fog, thus obstructing your vision. Here’s what to do: 1. Use a mask with a nose bridge. If your mask fits loosely over your nose, your breath is certain to escape … Read More
Read MoreCOVID-19 And Food: What You Need To Know.
“I see people buying or ordering food even during COVID19. Is it really safe?” Yes, restaurants are in business, but some people still have reservations about eating food they did not cook at home. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Can you get #COVID19 from food? There is currently no evidence that people can catch COVID-19 from food or food packaging. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness and transmission is … Read More
Read MorePreparing For Fatherhood – 7 Tips For First-Time (and maybe other) Dads
“Congrats, you’re going to be a dad!” Whether this announcement initially terrifies or excites you, finding out you’re going to be a father is a life-defining moment. Here are 7 tips to prepare you for this amazing and challenging journey of fatherhood. 1. Do some research You may not be the one who is physically carrying the baby, but that doesn’t mean you’re not a part of the pregnancy and … Read More
Read More7 Common Brushing Mistakes People Make
Few things are as simple as brushing your teeth, right? Wrong! As easy as it may seem to do, very few of us brush our teeth as well as we should. Keeping this in mind, here are seven of the most common mistakes and how to fix them. Mistake 1: Picking the wrong brush Is your brush selection just vibes and “Insha Allah”? If yes, you may be getting it … Read More
Read More5 Common Grooming Mistakes Men Make
“I don’t waste time getting ready for work,15 minutes & I’m done!” This is what you’ll hear from the average man as far as hygiene and grooming are concerned but there’s a lot that goes into taking care of your body so it can take care of you. To address this, let’s get into five of the common mistakes men make when it comes to personal grooming. Mistake #1: Underrating … Read More
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