A swollen thyroid gland is a sign of thyroid dysfunction. Yet many people continue with their daily life carrying the heavy weight on their necks unaware of the possible dangers. But this does not have to be the norm because iodine dysfunction is preventable. In this article, we shall explore why iodine is an important … Continue reading 6 Major Populations at Higher Risk of Iodine Deficiency and the Health Consequences
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6 Strategic Interventions to Combat Vitamin A Deficiency and Prevent Vision Loss
“Eat your carrots” My mother would coax me whenever I left a piece of carrots on my plate, “they are good for your eyesight”. Almost all of us can nostalgically recall those moments. How right were our mums! Though carrots may not cure blindness if you do not have perfect eyesight, vitamins found in this … Continue reading 6 Strategic Interventions to Combat Vitamin A Deficiency and Prevent Vision Loss
7 Most Common Micronutrient Deficiencies and their Impact on Health Status
In past articles, I have written so much about nutrition and diet. This is because good nutrition is the bedrock of survival and development. Eat your fruits, vegetables, whole grain, quality protein, and healthy fats are the mantra. But why is nutrition so important to be the main focus? Good nutrition means our bodies can … Continue reading 7 Most Common Micronutrient Deficiencies and their Impact on Health Status
6 Fundamental Principles of Healthy Aging
Do you fear that one day you will be too old and lose the vigor and energy of youth? You are not alone. Fear of growing old (Gerascophobia) is a common phenomenon. But where does it stem from? Is it the fear of losing your power, influence, or independence? Whatever your reason is, it is … Continue reading 6 Fundamental Principles of Healthy Aging
5 Dietary Considerations to Prevent Weight Loss and Lean Muscle Wasting in Cancer Treatment
The word “Cancer” is almost synonymous with a terminal illness, especially to most people who have lost their loved ones through the disease. Diagnosis of cancer is both scary and intimidating and remains a leading cause of death worldwide claiming over 10 million lives annually. This translates to one cancer death for every six deaths. … Continue reading 5 Dietary Considerations to Prevent Weight Loss and Lean Muscle Wasting in Cancer Treatment
6 Basic Principles of A Healthy Dietary Pattern
Picture courtesy of Harvard University and istock. Com Mention the word “diet” and all sorts of ideas spring into the mind. Simply put, the oldest definition of the word diet refers to habitually eaten foods and drinks. But the contemporary meaning of the word diet is almost synonymous with prescribed foods to serve a particular … Continue reading 6 Basic Principles of A Healthy Dietary Pattern
10 Strategies to optimize Teenage Healthy Eating Habits
Raising a teenager can sometimes be a roller coaster. The usually obedient child suddenly becomes unruly, spends more time with friends, and no longer sticks to family rules. They may adopt a different eating pattern and are obsessed with their body image. Though this experience can leave you feeling frustrated, the deviant nutrition patterns can … Continue reading 10 Strategies to optimize Teenage Healthy Eating Habits
9 Best Practices to Promote Child Health in the First 1000 Days
I cannot relate to anything more exciting than a newborn baby, always small and sweet. Unlike other animals whose young ones are up and about almost immediately after birth, the human baby is so dependent on the mother that left on their own they cannot survive. This dependency does not just happen after birth, the … Continue reading 9 Best Practices to Promote Child Health in the First 1000 Days
Bridging Health Gap: Annual Health Education SCHEDULE, 2022
Would you like to have a basic understanding of the causes of diseases and how to prevent them? Gain knowledge on how you can mitigate the many health challenges facing humanity today? Understand how to protect the young ones from preventable yet leading causes of death and much suffering, then Bridginghealthgap.Com is the place to … Continue reading Bridging Health Gap: Annual Health Education SCHEDULE, 2022
Bridging Health Gap: HAVE YOU POSTED YOUR FEEDBACK?
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.com Bridging Health Gap.com, a web page launched on 18th July 2021 at WordPress provides Public Health Literacy to equip the public with health knowledge. Drawing from my experience, I have witnessed undue suffering that is preventable. Take, for example, diarrhea, it has remained a leading cause of death in children worldwide, but … Continue reading Bridging Health Gap: HAVE YOU POSTED YOUR FEEDBACK?
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