Monthly Archives: January 2013

Health Series: High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries when the heart beats. What is high blood pressure? Symptoms of high blood pressure Causes of high blood pressure Diagnosing high blood pressure … Continue reading

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Can You Do This? Simple Sitting-Standing Test May Help Predict Longevity

*How well you can sit and rise from the floor, without using assistance form your hands, knees or other body parts, may predict your risk of dying prematurely in the next six years. *Those who scored the lowest, requiring the … Continue reading

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Nigeria: The Slide That Must Stop (By Femi Adefemiwa)

China, the second largest economy in the world recently banned lavish state banquets including ones for visiting foreign dignitaries. Conversely, Nigeria ranking 30th in world economies order by GDP has for 2013 a budget of about NGN3b ($20m) for Aso … Continue reading

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BPA Health Alert

Health Alert> Plastic wrap contains BPA Avoid using it and avoid microwaving anything covered with it. You can not be too careful when it comes to your health. BPA is no friend to the consumer. The industrial chemical bisphenol A, … Continue reading

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Nourish Your Insides and Outside With Healthy Oils : The Omega-3 Fatty Acids Factor.

Health Tip> Nourish Your Insides and Outside With Healthy Oils : The Omega-3 Fatty Acids Factor. Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that have been known to increase HDL (good cholesterol), decrease triglycerides, prevent irregular heart beats, and … Continue reading

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