5 embarrassing menâs health questions answered.
Many men don’t bother to visit their doctor until they are faced with an acute health problem. To them, preventive health is meaningless until something noticeable on their body breaks, like their nose, or when an important organ fails to function properly. Even at that, they are not always willing to ask questions when they have a health concern because they consider it too embarrassing. This isn’t healthy but the … Read More
Read MoreThe truth about ulcers (and how you can manage them)
In Nigeria, the first question you get from anyone whenever ulcers come up in conversation is about your diet. Do you eat three square meals? How long do you wait between meals? Are you on a diet? But what really is the truth about ulcers? Are they caused by starvation or something else? Find out! Very rarely do you get asked if it’s about something eating you up instead of … Read More
Read MoreIs coffee a ‘lowkey’ laxative? It probably is (we’ll explain).
Like it or not, coffee poops are a thing. This is definitely not the hottest topic of conversation, but we’re sure you are curious. Who doesn’t want to know why coffee makes people have to poop not too long after drinking it. Unfortunately, there’s no solid answer as to why coffee makes you poop. However, there are some theories on the coffee-poop connection. Although the mechanism isnât completely known, we … Read More
Read MoreGeneric vs Brand-Name Medications: What’s the Difference?
One of the most common digs thrown at HMOs is that they only approve cheap medications for their members to use. In Nigeria, this bias is even stronger due to the assumption that the more expensive a product is, the better. As such, whenever there’s a generic vs brand-name medications situation, the logic is that if a drug is inexpensive/generic, then it is inferior. This isnât true and weâll tell … Read More
Read MoreFalse-positives: how your home pregnancy test can trick you.
One of the most frustrating things for a woman who is actively trying to get pregnant is feeling pregnancy symptoms, using a home pregnancy test kit to confirm and getting a positive result, only to find out later that it is false. This also applies to women who are actively trying not to get pregnant. Imagine the feeling of panic that precedes a doctor’s appointment, only to eventually learn that … Read More
Read MoreSoft or Hard Toothbrushes: What’s Best For You?
As simple as it sounds, choosing between soft or hard toothbrushes sounds like a difficult choice for most people. Weâve dug into research done by experts in the dental industry, from dentists to toothpaste manufacturers and now we have answers for you. What are the different toothbrush bristle types? Generally, there are four kinds of toothbrushes available in pharmacies and stores: extra-soft, soft, medium-soft and hard. Which toothbrush is best: … Read More
Read MoreGetting a pap smear: Nigerian women share their experiences
If youâve ever wondered what a pap smear is about, how itâs done and what to expect, youâre in luck. We got a few Nigerian women living in and out of the country to share their experiences and they had interesting things to say. Read and learn, perhaps, youâll be motivated to get your test done after you hear from them. How did you learn about the Pap Smear and … Read More
Read More‘Detty December’ weight: 5 ways to lose the holiday fat
During the holidays, all good intentions of trying to eat healthily or stay fit often go out the window because there is a feast everywhere you turn. From parties to concerts and family hangouts, youâre never short of activities that ensure you keep eating and drinking. This is a fine recipe for âDetty Decemberâ weight gain. A distinction must be made here. Most people don’t gain more than two kilos … Read More
Read MoreHealth goals in 2022: 7 key areas you should focus on.
As we settle deeper into the New Year, a lot of us will evaluate whether weâve been keeping to all the promises we made to ourselves during the ânew year, new meâ phase. For some of us, this includes health goals in 2022. To make things easier, weâve broken down the steps to staying healthy in 2022 into 7 actionable steps. Be proactive about your health. If youâre ill, never … Read More
Read More#AvonBaby2021: Our search for the cutest mini-me photo is on!
For the fourth year running, we are celebrating maternal and infant health with our #AvonBaby2021 campaign. From December 4 – 17, parents stand the chance to win amazing cash prizes, exclusive professional photoshoots, exquisite baby hampers, premium pampering sessions and other daily and weekly rewards. Itâs bigger than ever. Last year, parents were asked to post their babies as fashion models and this yearâs task takes the excitement further and … Read More
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