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  It is normal to feel bored and weak after a full day of exercise, and the idea of ​​exercising in the gym is good but may not be right for you. But do not worry, there are some simple exercises you can do at work to improve your physical health and maintain your overall fitness. This article will help you to do just that. Simple ways to improve your fitness for the job 1. Go slow The world is digital and while you work you can communicate with your managers via email or other forums. This is good, but it is more beneficial and healthier for you to get up and go to your staff desks and deliver messages than to use email. It is important to walk around the office for a few minutes while you work, especially if you are tired and stressed out at your desk. You will find that you gain strength after a short trip and this will help you to increase the speed at which you are working. Walking a short distance will also strengthen your muscles and bones so that you stay fit while working. 2.

The push-up builds both upper-body and core strength. It has many modifications; beginners can start with easier versions, while more advanced exercisers can use a challenging variation. You can do the push-up as part of a body weight exercise session, a circuit training workout, or a strength workout. STEPS 1. Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.  2. Straighten your arms and legs.  3. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.  4. Pause, then push yourself back up.  5. Repeat.   Note the following tips also: 1. Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine.  2. Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself to the floor, until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. 3. Exhale while contracting your chest muscles and pushing back up through your hands, returning to the start. Benefits of Push-Ups The muscles used to hold the body rigid during the push-up are the rectus abdominis an

  Happy New Year!  We tend to see the new year as an opportunity to make changes and pursue new goals. And often we accomplish these goals by doing small things, day in and day out, that adds up over time. Your body is your temple and you need to take care of it. Think of your body as your physical shell to take you through life. If you repeatedly abuse it, your shell will wear out quickly. Life is beautiful and you don't want to bog yourself down with unnecessary health problems.  Today, your vital organs may be working well but they may not be tomorrow. Don't take your health for granted. Take proper care of your body.  Good health is not just about healthy eating and exercise, it is also about a positive attitude, a positive self-image, and a healthy lifestyle.  I have included in this article, 30 tips that will help you to live a healthy life this year, save the tips because they will be vital to living a healthier life. 1.  Set your goals Do you want to lose weight? Do you

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

Harmattan. A season (typically from the end of November to the middle of March) characterized by dryness and lots of dust. Anyone who lives in West Africa can attest to the fact your skin and hair tends to feel a little like tumbleweed during this time of the year.  It’s that season of the year when dry weather and could become a fad. This not only affects your skin but also your hair. And if you don’t use the hair care tips for harmattan season, you just may put your hair in danger. If you’re like most people, you probably just concentrate on your skin and forget about your hair. Well, this is good, but when your hair begins to feel parched and cause you pains when you comb, don’t complain. Just accept that it’s totally your fault for neglecting your hair in the first place. However, since we’re nice, we don’t want that to be your lot. That’s why we’ve brought to you the hair care tips for harmattan season. Use them to have a healthy hair during harmattan. You’ll have us to thank late

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

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that causes an individual to experience extreme, irrational fear about a situation, living creature, place, or object. When a person has a phobia, they will often shape their lives to avoid what they consider to be dangerous. The imagined threat is greater than any actual threat posed by the cause of terror. Phobias are diagnosable mental disorders. The person will experience intense distress when faced with the source of their phobia. This can prevent them from functioning normally and sometimes leads to panic attacks. Types of Phobia A phobia is an exaggerated and irrational fear. The term ‘phobia’ is often used to refer to a fear of one particular trigger. However, there are three types of phobia recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). These include: 1.  Specific Phobia This is an intense, irrational fear of a specific trigger. 2.  Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety This is a profound fear of public humiliation and being singled

  Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries), besides increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Hypertension can also lead to other conditions such as congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness.  What is Hypertension? Hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP) is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated.  Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heartbeats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.  Hypertension is disclosed as the "silent killer" for its absence of symptoms detected by the afflicted person. The condition m