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What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision. Abnormal high pressure in the eyes is mostly the cause of this damage. Glaucoma can lead to blindness. Worldwide, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts. It occurs mostly in older adults, but can also occur in younger people. Glaucoma  can be roughly divided into two main categories: "open-angle" and "closed-angle" glaucoma. Open-angle chronic glaucoma is painless, tends to develop slowly over time and often has no symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly. Closed angle glaucoma is usually chronic and also symptomless but can present all of a sudden as well. This involves sudden eye pain, blurred vision, mid-dilated pupil, redness, nausea and vomiting, resulting from a sudden spike in intraocular pressure from iridotrabecular contact. The nerve damage in glaucoma involves loss of retinal ganglion cells in a...

Pineapple is among the world most consumed fruits. It is very nutritious and packed with numerous health benefits. Some of its health benefits include: 1.  Protects Against Cardiovascular Disease Because of  the fiber, potassium and Vitamin C content of pineapple, it  supports heart health. High potassium intakes are  associated with a reduced risk of stroke, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density and reduction in the formation of kidney stones. Intake of  potassium-rich fruits  can also help with lowering high blood pressure. Pineapple helps to reduce dangerous inflammation and restore healthy blood pressure due to its beneficial antioxidants. Pineapple also  improve heart health because of the effects of powerful bromelain which can fight blood clotting. Bromelain has also proven to prevent  blood platelets from sticking together or building up along the walls of blood vessels, both known causes o...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or  impotence is a sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity. Though erectile dysfunction is usually experienced by aged men between the age of 60 and above but young men also experience it. Men with erectile dysfunction hardly satisfy women sexually. Men experiencing erectile dysfunction hardly disclose or even share it with their doctors, because they see it as an embarrassing issue. Erectile dysfunction is only considered a medical condition when it's persistent. But when occasional is not considered  because all men experience problems with erections at some time in their lives. There is an increase in both young and aged men living with erectile dysfunction. According  statistics obtained from  Ugba,  Benue State Nigeria, 9 out 10 aged  men  do take Vega (Sildenafil citrate) before sex and 6 out 10 young men the same  before sex. Erec...

The word 'Phyto-chemicals' or Phyto-nutrients'  wouldn't sound new to any serious health conscious person, because the frequency at one comes across it when reading articles or listening to speeches on benefits of fruits and vegetables. Phyto-chemicals have numerous health benefits both to plants and animals (human) especially at protection against certain diseases. In plants phyto-chemicals protect plants from germs, fungi, bugs, and other threats. In human it provide protections against certain diseases. This post will focus on its health benefits in human. But before we proceed we need to know what phyto-chemicals are, and their sources. What are phyto -chemicals? Phytochemicals or phyto-nutrients  are chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants. Some phyto-chemicals are responsible for colour and other organoleptic properties for instance the deep purple of blueberries and the smell of garlic. Sources of phyto -chemicals From the definition above...

Banana is consumed virtually by people of regions in the world due to its wide  availability.  It is very nutritious with numerous health benefits some of which include: 1.  Strong and Healthy  Bones Bananas are good for strong, and  healthy bones.  This is because the presence of fructooligosaccharide in them which can be fermented by  pro-biotic, beneficial bacteria in our digestive tract, resulting high calcium absorption by the body. Some bananas also possess short-chain fatty acids, which humans cannot absorb, but the organism that live in our stomach lining can consume those fatty acids, which increases our ability to absorb minerals like calcium.  Calcium is the most important element in the production and regrowth of bone matter in the body. 2.  Remedy For Arthritis and Gout Banana contains various compounds that are anti-inflammatory in nature, thus  they can reduce swelling, inflammation, and irrit...

Finally processed meats have been classified carcinogenic by WHO. Which means that it can cause can just like other carcinogenic substances. The link between processed meats and cancer may not be new to health-conscious folks. Because it has been under studies for many years. But for folks that are not conscious will be new to them. But what actually are processed meat?, how do they cause cancer and should they be banned? These are questions that will be possibly running through you minda and will surely be answered in this post. WHAT ARE PROCESSED MEAT ? Processed meats are meats that been transformed either through addition of chemical preservatives,  salting , curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or improve preservation. Hence Sausages, hot dogs, salami, Bacon, ham, Salted and cured meat, corned beef, Smoked meat. Dried meat, beef jerky. Canned meat etc Are all processed meats. Most processed meats  are beef or pork though  o...

What is progeria? Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), is a rare genetic condition that causes rapid aging in children. It occurs in both sexes. Progeria has a very low incidence rate occurring in an estimated 1 per 8 million live birth worldwide. Most kids with progeria hardly attain maturity usually they do not live past mid teens or early twenties. Progeria can not be inherited, or passed down in families. Because it occur as a new mutation and carriers hardly live to reproduce. Symptoms of progeria Children with progeria appear normal when they're born, but they start to show signs of the disease during their first year. They  do not grow or gain weight normally. They develop physical traits including: Wrinkled face Big head Large eyes Small lower jaw Thin nose with a "beaked" tip Ears that stick out Veins you can see Slow and abnormal tooth growthigh-pitched voice Loss of body fat and muscle Hair loss, ...

Table sugar (sucrose) which is usually use for sweetening our foods and also used by industries as sweeteners in most sweet processed drinks and foods, have a lot adverse effects on our body some which could leads life threatening disease if consumed in excess.  Below are five (5) risks of excess consumption of table sugar : (1)  CAN CAUSE SUGAR ADDICTION Just like abusive drugs, table sugar cause a release of dopamine in the reward center of the brain. Because sugar causes a large release of dopamine in the brain, it can cause sugar addiction in most people. (2)  CAN CAUSE INSULIN RESISTANCE Consumption of a lot table sugar can cause resistance to the hormone insulin which can contribute to many disease.  Insulin which is a key hormone in the body controls blood sugar level. Because of the harmful effects of sugar on the function of insulin, it is a leading driver of type II diabetes. (3) CAN OVERLOAD THE LIVER Table sugar (sucrose) ha...

                                       Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus ) is frequently enjoyed by many but only few may know its health benefits. Watermelon has numerous health benefits though only few are listed below. (1)   A GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN A A 100g of fresh watermelon provides 569 mg of vitamin A (which is 19% of daily-required levels of the vitamin). Vitamin A is one of essential vitamin for vision and immunity. Vitamin A is  also required for maintaining healthy mucus and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A  is known to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. (2)  A SOURCE OF ANTI-OXIDANT FLAVONOIDS Watermelon is  rich in anti-oxidant flavonoids like cryptoxanthin, lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants have b...