How To Detect Stroke At Home and Signs You Should Know.
A few years ago, a stroke was a medical emergency that only happened to old people. Although people over the age of 55 are still more prone to the condition, today, strokes in younger people are on the rise due to lifestyle habits that increase their risk factors. A stroke happens when the blood supply […]
The Importance and Need For Regular Medical Checkups.
Doctors have come to occupy an important place in our lives today, but unfortunately, lots of people have relegated their importance to a ‘need-to’ basis. This is characterized by a visit to the doctor only on occasions of illness or a breakout of an ailment. According to a National Centre for Health Statistics study, only […]
IWD 2023: Celebrating International Women’s Day by Embracing Equity at DRO Health.
International Women’s day 2023 focuses on the contributions of innovation and technology towards achieving gender equality. The campaign for this purpose is tagged #EmbraceEquality, which aims to spotlight the importance of building a fair and just society for all women to exist safely in. Embracing equity reflects on the different discriminatory laws against women all […]
Pap Smear Tests and Why It’s Important for Women.
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is a procedure to screen for cervical cancer in women. It is also a quick and simple way to detect any abnormalities in the cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. Detecting these abnormal cells early with a Pap smear is the first step […]
7 Ways To Cope With Financial Anxiety Ahead of a New Year.
A new year comes with new beginnings, hopes, promises, and plans. However, the new year also brings about a lot of changes and uncertainty, and sooner or later when the euphoria wears off reality begins to set in, and with it often comes financial anxiety. What is Financial Anxiety? Financial anxiety, sometimes called Money Anxiety […]
5 Ways To Manage Mental and Emotional Stress At Work.
Gone are the days when mental and emotional health were mostly regarded as trivial issues in the workplace. Today, mental and emotional health especially in the corporate world have become very salient issues. According to World Health Organization (W.H.O), neglecting the importance of mental and emotional health in the workplace may lead to other problems; […]
Breast Cancer Awareness: She found a lump in her breast at 19.
Every year, October is a month set aside by the World Health Organization (WHO) to encourage and raise more awareness globally about Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer is the leading type of cancer among women worldwide. According to WHO, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. And 685,000 deaths were recorded making it […]
7 Important Diagnostic Tests Every Adult Should Take.
Regular diagnostic tests are vital to your well-being and should be scheduled with your doctor at least once a year. The human body goes through changes during our lifetime, It is your duty to take care of your body- body parts and your vital organs, for longevity. The changes that occur inwardly- your digestive and […]
My Brother’s Suicide Led Me to Therapy.
**TW – Suicide** September 1st-30th 2022 is recognized as World Suicide prevention month, and this year’s theme is “Creating Hope Through Action.” According to the World Health Organization (W.H.O) about 703,000 commit suicide yearly, and millions of people battle with suicidal thoughts and exhibit suicidal behaviors. According to a report, Nigeria has the highest number […]
5 Vital Tips To Keep Your Prostate Healthy
Prostate cancer is a growing health concern for many men around the world. Prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer related issues for men. According to a 2018 research conducted by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Nigeria, 29.1% of all male cancers recorded were prostrate cancer related […]
