National Eczema Week 2021- Debunking the myths…
National Eczema Week is set aside in September to raise awareness on the skin condition called Eczema, also known as dermatitis, the week enlightens us about the need to check on those who suffer from a severe form of eczema( Atopic Dermatitis) and knowing that it affects not only their skin but also their mental […]
Why you should pay attention to your mental health
Mental Health and Counseling: Why you should pay attention to your mental health Overview It sends chills down my spine each time I think of it. How we struggle and fail, despite the different ways that we try to navigate things in one way or another. That moment we reach a breaking point, things seems […]
The Role of Youth in Healthy lifestyle Practices
Youths are not just leaders in politics but leaders in Healthy lifestyle. Setting examples for younger ones and giving support to the elderly. On this year’s International Youth Day, it’s important to share the roles that youths have to play in promoting healthy lifestyle for a better planet. During youthful age, men and women are […]
Ultraviolet Radiation; why you should protect yourself from it
We might have heard words like “Wear sunscreen”, “Protect yourself from sun rays” Do you know why?? Let’s educate ourselves on Ultraviolet rays and why we should protect ourselves against it. What’s ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning […]
UNVEILING THE TRUTH BEHIND SICKLE CELL
People have different understanding/knowledge about Sickle Cell. What is it that you know or believe about Sickle Cell? In this article, our aim is to unveil the truth behind Sickle Cell so that you become more knowledgeable about this disease. What is Sickle Cell Anemia and How did we come about the name? Basically, Sickle Cell is a genetic […]
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that some people who have experienced/witnessed a shocking, scary, or dangerous event, develop after some time. PTSD was once referred to as the Battle Fatigue Syndrome and this was because the first case of PSTD was brought to the attention of the medical community by war veterans. People […]
Ten famous people with stutters
Famous People With Stutter Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects individuals and causes them to repeat or prolong words, syllables, or phrases. People with stutters, also known as stammerers may find it difficult to utter certain sounds or start sentences easily. Known symptoms or attributes of people with stutters include beating their body parts, […]
History of AstraZeneca Vaccine
AstraZeneca vaccine also known as Vaxzevria (Covid-19 vaccine) is a vaccine used to prevent Covid-19(Coronavirus) which can cause severe disease and death. The disease can also have long-term consequences in people of all ages, including in otherwise healthy people. The vaccine was developed to prevent Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people aged 18 years and […]
What you should know about Developmental Disabilities
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and we have put together some of the things we feel that you should know about Developmental disabilities. What are Developmental Disabilities? These are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact […]
World Kidney Day: How to care for your Kidneys
Today is World Kidney Day and as it is part of our duties at HV Naija to educate the public on how to take better care of their health and choose a healthy lifestyle, this blog post will explore ways of caring for your kidney. Kidneys are fist-sized organs located at the bottom of your […]