Health, Fitness & Lifestyle
Our body is our temple and we need to take care of it. To stay healthy, not only involves good eating habits and physical exercise, but having a positive self image and a good mental fortitude. Take notes and save…
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TRAVEL WITH JANE: A TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Japan is an east Asian country located in the northwest Pacific Ocean that is known worldwide for its traditional arts, culture, food and entertainment. It is an advanced nation that has been able to mix its long-lasting ancient traditions with…
Male mental health and toxic masculinity- The vicious cycle.
In honour of “World Suicide Prevention day” (WSPD)-a day set aside on the 10th of September every year to promote world action to prevent suicides- this article centers on a much-needed discourse surrounding male mental health which is responsible for…
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Entering Med School
1.Your competition is YOU, YOURSELF & YOU You’ve probably heard a lot about how tough med school is but then again, you just left secondary school as the best or one of the best. There’s an arrogance that comes with…
Reading at home a struggle or a struggle
Late last year, the corona virus was first discovered in Wuhan and soon became a global pandemic early this year, causing a nationwide lock down. Our daily routines and activities would change drastically, our freedom compromised and we had little…
Monday Motivation
“This too shall soon pass” – old Persian proverb. Many times, we’re faced with difficulties that we have no control over,but in times like that; we need to be strong; for it will soon pass. Don’t give up!! Written by…
COVID-19: DO WE REALLY HAVE A CURE?
With over 600,000 deaths worldwide, the Coronavirus disease has taken a big hit on the world. It has strained our health care system and halted our lives. We are in desperate need of a safe and effective treatment for COVID-19,…
CORONA VIRUS, COVID-19, OR WUHAN-VIRUS? – WHAT IS REALLY HAPPENING?
Corona virus is a family of respiratory viruses. The proper name of the virus causing this outbreak is ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2’. The disease this virus causes was formally referred to as ‘2019 novel coronavirus’ or ‘2019-nCoV’ but…
Brain Drain: A Medical Student’s Point of View
Sometime last year, the incumbent Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole openly suggested that doctors who could not find work in Nigeria should consider turning to other careers. He had been responding to journalists who questioned him about the unusually…
Learning Disabilities and Disorders
Perception of learning disabilities in Nigerian society A common Nigerian’s predicament when it comes to a child having difficulties academically is that the child is lazy, not serious or not trying hard enough. Mental and psychological health are given very…