Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

In the rush of everyday life, oral health is often one of the first things people put off. Whether it’s skipping a routine check-up, delaying treatment for a nagging toothache, or ignoring a recommendation for braces or implants, many individuals wait until the problem becomes too painful, or too expensive, to ignore. The truth is, postponing dental care can lead to far more than a toothache. It can impact your overall health, self-confidence, and even your financial wellbeing. The Ripple Effect of Ignored Dental Problems Tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections rarely stay isolated. The mouth is the gateway…

Unlike during ancient times, when people ate natural food and moved more, now processed food and a sedentary lifestyle are more convenient. An unhealthy lifestyle is, therefore, becoming a norm. Few people eat enough fiber, for instance, or drink enough water, which results in serious chronic diseases such as gastritis, ulcer, obesity, heart problems, cancer, and even depression. Very few people, due to sedentary work, do sports or even walk enough miles, which is, unfortunately, very dangerous. According to Medscape, “Even with moderate weekly activity, sitting for 5-6 hours a day watching TV increases mortality rate by 50%.” However, it’s…

Thousands of people with refractive errors choose prescription eyeglasses over contact lenses even today. Whether it’s getting eyeglasses for the first time or the fifth time, it should be always kept in mind that there are chances of overcorrection or under correction. Hence, if you too are getting prescription eyeglasses, always notice how your eyes are adjusting to new glasses. This is important because wearing wrong prescription glasses can affect your eyes in several ways apart from making your vision worse. You can suffer from strained eyes, headaches, see double images or experience dizziness. Whether you are wearing the same…

Cycling is becoming increasingly popular. Now that people are home so much more and gyms have been closed down, indoor cycling, as well as outdoor cycling, has become increasingly popular. Cycling is a very healthy activity and is a lot of fun. There is a real sense of community in the cycling world and many people are drawn to this activity for this reason as well as all the health benefits. If you have been trying to find the right healthy activity for your weight loss and fitness goals, cycling can be the right choice for your needs. There is…

If you accidentally drank milk before a colonoscopy, you will understand the worry that follows. It is common to forget that you are in the middle of a medical procedure, such as a colonoscopy prep and you eat or drink, when you are supposed to empty your colon and rectum. This may cause the colonoscopy to be rescheduled or cause the procedure to take longer than necessary. However, there is a solution that eliminates the need for rescheduling and reduces your risks during the procedure. In Summary: Drinking milk before a colonoscopy can affect the clarity of the bowel prep,…