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  Johnson, an overweight child. He was nicknamed ‘Fat Kid’ at school and grew up bad over the years. He had low self-esteem and always saw food as his peace. He fell into depression and turned to food for comfort. His family members tried to help him with his food allergies, but he hid these snacks and ate them when no one was watching. He was soon diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Johnson needed help, not only with his weight gain but first, with his mind regarding food; then his diet. Can Your Eating Affect Your Mental Health? Research findings revealed that nutritious food is not only good for the body; it is also good for the brain. This information provides a concept called "nutritional (or dietary) mental therapy". There is overwhelming evidence now that food is as important to mental health as it is to physical health. Healthy eating protects you and unhealthy eating is a risk factor for depression and anxiety. Traditionally, we are not t

Hepatitis E is inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus has at least 4 different types: genotypes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Genotypes 1 and 2 have been found only in humans. Genotypes 3 and 4 circulate in several animals including pigs, wild boars and deer without causing any disease, and occasionally infect humans. The virus is shed in the stools of infected persons and enters the human body through the intestine. It is transmitted mainly through contaminated drinking water. The infection is usually self-limiting and resolves within 2–6 weeks. Occasionally a serious disease known as fulminant hepatitis (acute liver failure) develops, which can be fatal. What Is Hepatitis E? Hepatitis E is a potentially serious acute disease. It is caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). The virus targets the liver. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 20 million cases of hepatitis E infection occur every year, and 44,000 of these cases resulted in death in 2015. It i

Hepatitis D is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), which requires HBV for its replication. Hepatitis D infection cannot occur in the absence of hepatitis B virus. HDV-HBV co-infection is considered the most severe form of chronic viral hepatitis due to more rapid progression towards hepatocellular carcinoma and liver-related death. What is Hepatitis D? Hepatitis D, also known as the hepatitis delta virus, is an infection that causes the liver to become inflamed. This swelling can impair liver function and cause long-term liver problems, including liver scarring and cancer. The condition is caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). HDV is one of many forms of hepatitis. Other types include: hepatitis A , which is transmitted through direct contact with feces or indirect fecal contamination of food or water hepatitis B, which is spread through exposure to body fluids, including blood, urine, and semen hepatitis C, which is spread by exposure to contaminated

Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow your children throughout their lifetimes and shape them as they mature. Instilling a healthy lifestyle in your children when they are young can help build the framework for an entire lifetime of healthy habits. Here are 11 ways lead your children toward a healthy lifestyle: 1. Eat at least one meal a day as a family Eating at least one meal a day as a family ensures that your child is making healthy choices during that time of the day. This also gives you the opportunity to lead by example and use the opportunity to teach your children about food choices and healthy portion sizes. By modeling healthy cooking habits in the home, you are helping transfer your choices into your child’s lifelong habits. 2. Get your children outside and involved This is another area where you can create these healthy lifestyle habits as a family. Play games in the yard, go on hikes, and just get outsid

  Watermelon is very nutritious and is loaded with nutrients that add value to the general health of man and lifestyle. Watermelon fruits are one of the essential tropical fruits grown in areas like the United States, and Africa, though it is believed to have originated from Africa specifically from the Kalahari Desert, though the first-ever watermelon harvest was recorded in Egypt thousands of years ago.  Watermelon is rich in potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, manganese, selenium, folic acids, vitamins A, B6, and C, antioxidants, amino acids, lycopene, and much more are some of the nutrients contained in watermelon that have a major impact on human health. 15 Amazing Health Benefits of Watermelon  1.  Supplies the Body With Enough Quantity of water Due to the quantity of water contained in watermelon, it supplies the body with a good amount of water that helps in body hydration. Taking a good quantity of water is a very healthy and natural therapy that helps to prevent a low

  Soursop is also known as Graviola, an evergreen fruit rich in many chemicals, and it contains beneficial antioxidants and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and small amounts of iron that add to human health. Soursop is a hot fruit with a thick flesh that tastes sour. The indigenous Caribbean and American fruits although now widely grown in many parts of the world from Asia to Africa etc. Soursop contains a lot of nutritious content such as fat, protein, fructose, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber, and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and more. The contribution of soursop fruit to human health is not limited to cancer treatment, energy-boosting, and bone health care.  Below are the 12 amazing health benefits of soursop: 1.  It helps in the treatment of cancer The great benefit of Soursop fruit is that it helps in the treatment of cancer; studies have shown that Soursop extracts have proven a solution for breast and liver cancer cells. Soursop conta

Coconuts have several nutritional contents that contribute to health improvement and development and not only that, they have an exceptional delicious taste as well. Coconuts are botanically said to be stone fruits are grown on the part of Nigeria and most parts of the United States such as southern Hawaii and central Florida, as well as the territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam. Coconut is an excellent source of important nutrients such as are fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6 including minerals which are magnesium, phosphorous, iron, sodium, selenium, and calcium. They have the content of vital nutrients based on evidence that has proven health-worthy on several kinds of research. Aside from the benefits of coconut oil on the hair and skin, some of the other health benefits are: 1.  Helps in Oxygen Circulation The presence of iron in coconut helps in the transferring of oxygen within the body system; on the other hand, contains a good amount of potassium in the

The harmattan season is a season that brings with it certain ailments, and harsh weather condition. It is a period of cold, dry and harsh weather that also brings with dust, caring various germs. There are two major seasons in the climate of Nigeria, the rainy season and the dry season (popularly known as harmattan season). The rainy season in Nigeria is usually between March and November, while the dry season is between November and March. The dry season is very cold in the mornings and evenings. The mornings are especially cold before sunrise. The season is characterized by cold weather, low humidity, and dust particles suspended in air, blue cloudless sky and drought caused by absence of rainfall. The Harmattan is a seasonal wind which blows across Northwestern Africa every year from November through March, at intermittent strengths. The dry wind lowers the humidity, which can lead to hot days and cool nights. This famous wind blows from North to South, working its way across the Sa

The harmattan season is here. What are you doing to ensure your health is safe during this period? During harmattan in Nigeria, the air is dusty and dry. So dry that at some point the insides of your nose begin to hurt and breathing becomes a problem. Your lips crack painfully, and your skin feels like scales. Additionally, the soles of your feet may break, and sometimes your palms may start to peel. Such is the ordeal you may go through during harmattan in Nigeria. There's still the constant battle with respiratory issues like catarrh and asthma. But the situation is not hopeless. This article will provide you with simple tips on how to stay healthy during harmattan. Typically, the harmattan season begins to peep in late November and gets into full gear in December. The severity of harmattan depends on where you are in Nigeria. The weather is milder in the southeast and particularly colder and dustier in cities like Plateau, Kano, Taraba, Adamawa, and Bauchi. Apart from the cold a

  Avocado pear has a range of noteworthy health benefits, which are mostly supported by scientific research. These benefits extend from the internal parts of the human body to the skin. What is Avocado Pear? This tropical fruit is packed full of nutrition that contributes to human health and lifestyle. The dull yellowish-green meat of the fruit is quite proteins and as beneficial as the egg-shaped seed at the center, called the stone or pit. It is an edible seed and also used as medicine in curing different types of ill health, which hypertension is majorly one of them. Avocado pears are found in the tropics and have the content of several essential nutrients that are beneficial to health, such are minerals and vitamins. Avocado Seeds The seed of avocado fruit is not poisonous in any way, instead they are known for medicinal and lifestyle characteristics. Most times, they are sliced and left under the sun to dry very well before been ground into powdered form. In this form, it is used

Maize, which is also known as Corn is one of the major food crops in most parts of the world and it contains nutrients that provide the body with great and remarkable health benefits. In terms of popularity, maize is regarded as the most popular of all the cereal grains globally and it comes in various species which is specific to some certain regions. Though there might be slight differences in the nutritional values due to the different maize species generally they have the same health and nutritional benefits.  Maize (corn) is one of the staple food crops in many countries in Africa, Asia, etc., and can be cooked in diverse ways, it can be eaten whole or used in the production of derivatives for both commercial and industrial use. Although, maize is of many species the most popular type in many countries remains the yellow and white corn, and it is not only useful as a staple food or snack but it can be used in the production of other food varieties which can be seen in the market s