WHY: Don’t make your HEART work Harder!

WHY: Don’t make your HEART work Harder!

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of bloodpushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is dangerous because it makes the... read more
MEN: ARE YOU SAFE?

MEN: ARE YOU SAFE?

A man’s chances of having an enlarged prostate goes up with age: * 1 in 12 men between Age 31-40 have an enlarged prostate. * About 1 in 2 men between Age 51-60 have an enlarged prostate * More than 8 in 10 men of over age 80 have an enlarged prostate. What... read more
Obesity Facts, and When to Seek Help

Obesity Facts, and When to Seek Help

One of the shows I watch on DSTV is titled, “My 600 lb life”. It features extremely Obese people trying everything possible (from exercise to surgery) to lose a lot of weight. Gaining weight is so easy for many people. All that is needed is to eat anything in sight... read more
5 Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure

5 Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure

Are you worried about high blood pressure in yourself, a family member, or a friend? Your concern is well-founded. If left untreated, high blood pressure — also called hypertension — can lead to a range of health problems, including heart disease and... read more