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1. It is neither 'Brazilian' nor is it a butt lift.

The BBL is an augmentation of the buttock region using a patient's fat tissue.
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The BBL procedure starts with liposuction of a different area, often the abdomen, flanks, thighs or back.

The fat removed from these areas is then injected into the hips and buttocks to improve shape and projection.
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2. BBL can be dangerous

The keyword is 'can'.

Although it is generally safe, there is a risk of fat getting into major blood vessels and clogging them when being injected.
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5 things you should never say to a suicidal person

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1. “Suicide is selfish and Cowardly.”

This guilt trip is quite common but many people who consider suicide think their existence is a burden to the people they love. 'Self' is the last thing they care about.
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Also, it's counterproductive to help someone by shaming them? Naturally, people would do everything possible to avoid death. We won't say suicide is brave but overcoming the fear of death isn't cowardly.
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We often talk about what foods to avoid to prevent chronic diseases but what about foods we should eat more of?

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When examining what risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world than any other, the culprit isn't smoking or even high blood pressure.

It's a poor diet.
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According to Ashkan Afshin, lead author of a 27-year global diet analysis recently published in the Lancet, this issue is not just about unhealthy food options; but a lack of healthy foods in our diets and high levels of salt.
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These 10 simple acts can protect your heart!

1. Cut down on sugary beverages and fruit juices – choose water or unsweetened juices instead.

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2. Swap sweet, sugary treats for fresh fruit as a healthy alternative.

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3. Try to eat 5 portions (about a handful each) of fruit and veg a day – they can be fresh, frozen, canned or dried.

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Exercising, quitting smoking, etc. Those are the 'regular' things your doctor will suggest to keep your heart healthy.

But there's more.

Here are 10 out-of-the-box things you can also do to ensure that your heart keeps going strong.

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1. Play between the sheets

Sex may add more than just pleasure to your life. It may also help lower your blood pressure and risk of heart disease. Research shows that reduced sexual activity is associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease.

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2. Brush your teeth regularly

Good oral hygiene does more than keep your teeth white and glistening. Some research suggests that the bacteria that cause gum disease can also raise your risk of heart disease.
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At a rate of 8 hours daily (at least), we spend more time at work than anywhere else during the week but we rarely pay attention to how it can impact our health for better or worse.

Here's how to make your office a healthier place to be.

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1. Remind yourself to sit less

People who work at desks should stand or walk around for at least two hours a day to avoid health risks related to too much sitting. Not only is it good for you physically, it can also aid productivity and focus hand.
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Computer programs like Move for iOS or Big Stretch Reminder for Windows can remind you to take breaks at regular intervals; some even provide suggestions for stretches and exercises you can do at your workspace.

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Fact: Men are more likely to lose their hair than women.

However, hair loss affects both genders & can be quite demoralising. Causes can range from the simple/temporary (like vitamin deficiencies) to more complex issues.

Here are some of them.
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1. Excess vitamin A

Overdoing vitamin A-containing supplements or medications can trigger hair loss. The Daily Value for vitamin A is 5,000 IU per day for adults and kids over age 4 so any more than that can trigger hair loss.
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1b. The good news: hair loss triggered by excess Vitamin A is reversible so once it is halted, hair should start growing normally again.
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There's a reason hypertension called the "silent killer," but there are still a few warning signs you can watch out for.

Let's talk about them...

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While there are some risk factors that can contribute to high blood pressure, the symptoms aren't quite cut-and-dry.

This is because any possible symptoms that could be related to high blood pressure could also be indicative of other health conditions.
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According to the American Heart Association, there are three "inconclusively related symptoms of high blood pressure".
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One of the scariest experiences a person can have is hearing a loved one say they want to die. While it can be tempting to dismiss it as being attention-seeking, it's important to take them seriously.

Here's how to really help.

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1. Decide if the risk is imminent

If your friend is at risk of attempting suicide soon, call for help immediately. Imminent danger includes a person in possession of a weapon, pills, or other means to follow through with suicide.
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1b. If possible, don't leave them alone and do your best to remove any possible means they can use to hurt themselves.
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We passionately advocate for #SexualHealth and contraception for women and men to make informed choices.

So, before you select a birth control method, read this:

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1. What birth control options are available?

a. Barrier methods: condoms, diaphragm, etc.
b. Hormonal methods: birth control pills, implants, etc.
c. Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
d. Sterilization: tubal ligation, vasectomy.
e. Natural family planning.
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1f. It's also important to be aware of emergency contraception—such as the morning-after pill (Plan B)—which can be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

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Did you know?
Headaches are the most common form of pain in the world.

For most people, popping ibuprofen solves the problem but if your headaches are persistent & medications aren't helping, here are 10 other treatments you can consider.

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1. Massages

In a small study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, people with migraines who had six weekly massage sessions had less frequent migraines and better sleep than those who didn't.

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2. Stretches

Headache-relieving stretches can get at muscle tension that contributes to pain. Add them to your workout or use them when a headache looms.

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Fact: Insomnia is not the only sleep disorder.

Whenever someone is experiencing difficulties with sleep, they're quick to blame insomnia. However, there are many other reasons responsible for sleeplessness.

Here are 9 of them...
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1. Nocturia

This is a condition that makes patients make many trips to the bathroom during the night, thus making it hard to get enough sleep. Nocturia can affect people at any age, but it mainly affects those over 60.
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For women, nocturia can be a consequence of menopause, childbirth, or pelvic organ prolapse; for men, it can be attributed to an enlarged prostate. A number of other conditions, such as heart disease, can contribute to nocturia, as well.
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Think your uterus rules all when it comes to your period? Think again.

When you experience a late period it's down to factors like stress, diet, hormones, etc. - things easily impacted by the #COVID19 pandemic.

Here's how...
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What stress does to your period

Your brain is responsible for sending signals that release the hormones stimulating your ovaries...which in turn tell your uterus to menstruate. Cortisol, a stress hormone made by your brain, can interfere with that process.
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If we're physically stressed, we're showing that by not sleeping, eating, or exercising well. If your system is producing more cortisol than usual because of these responses to ongoing stress, that can create abnormalities.
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Imagine waking up in the morning but when you try to get out of bed, you can't move. It's like your mind is awake, your eyes are open but your body is still sleeping.

Scary, right? That's sleep paralysis.

Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
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What is sleep paralysis?

This is a short period between sleep and wakefulness where you’re unable to move or speak.

While sleep paralysis is frightening and seems rare, it's more common than you may realize.
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During an episode of sleep paralysis, you're entirely aware of what's going on around you but you can't move or physically interact with your environment.
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Pregnancy is a good thing that women aspire to at some point in their lives. However, it can make women more susceptible to certain infections or make these infections more severe.

Let's talk about it.
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Some infections that occur during pregnancy primarily pose a risk to the mother. Other infections can be transmitted to the baby through the placenta or during birth. When this occurs, the baby is at risk for health complications as well.
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Some infections that develop during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, preterm labour, or birth defects. They may even be life-threatening for the mother. Medications used to treat infections can also cause serious side effects for the baby.
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Salt (sodium) is a key nutrient but too much of it can have unpleasant short and long term effects like hypertension.

But there's more, find out here...
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1. Bloatedness

Too much salt will make you feel more bloated or puffy than usual. This is because your kidneys want to maintain a specific sodium-to-water ratio in your body. As a result, they retain more water to compensate for the extra salt you ate.
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This increased water retention may result in swelling, especially in the hands and feet, and can cause you to weigh more than usual.
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Did you know that excess sugar is not only linked to diabetes but also health issues like depression, acne and heart disease?

Here are 10 reasons excess sugar is bad for you.
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1. Weight Gain
Rates of obesity are rising worldwide and added sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, is thought to be one of the main culprits.
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Sugar-sweetened drinks like sodas, juices and sweet teas are loaded with fructose, a type of simple sugar.

Consuming fructose increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose, the main type of sugar found in starchy foods.
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Everyone who has had to work from home during this pandemic has had to deal with one major issue - weight gain. This is largely due to unrestricted access to food.

Here are five strategies you can apply to avoid it.
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1. Rethink what you drink

Keep a water bottle or cup next to you, and sip on it throughout the day. Avoid sugary drinks as excess sugar can weaken immunity and upset your natural appetite regulation.
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If you drink alcohol, try to stick with moderate amounts (one to two drinks per day), and reduce the need to use alcohol as a coping mechanism when stressed. Try something else: call your friends, workout, play video games, etc.
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There are lots of embarrassing questions about breastfeeding: Does breast size matter? Can you still nurse your baby if you have bleeding nipples? And so on…

Here are 10 common breastfeeding questions and answers.

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1. Do smaller breasts produce less milk?

Most women are capable of producing enough milk for their babies, no matter what size their breasts are.
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2. Why do some women produce more milk than others?

Breasts have different storage capacity but the amount of milk is not dependent on size — it depends on mammary tissue.
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1. ENERGY drinks can boost your energy levels, alertness and focus but do you know they have a downside people don't talk about?

Addiction!

What are the symptoms and side effects? How can it be stopped? Find out!
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2. There's no 'official' definition of energy drinks addiction but if you consume excessive amounts of energy drinks without being able to control your intake, then you have an addiction.
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3. Energy drinks can become so addictive to some people because they contain several potentially habit-forming substances, such as caffeine, as well as sugar or artificial sweeteners.
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Your liver is one of the powerhouses that gets rid of toxins from the body but while it's able to regenerate and self-repair, it is not indestructible.

Here are 10 things you can do to keep it healthy.
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1. Be careful with traditional medicine and remedies.

Traditional medicines or remedies are a tricky thing for the liver as some contain heavy metals or unknown toxins. They can affect regular liver function or result in liver toxicity.
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Over-supplementation of traditional medicine may also cause liver inflammation and can lead to irreversible liver damage or even failure. Please consult a doctor prior to consumption if in doubt.
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For a disease affecting over 20 million Nigerians, there are quite a number of myths about Hepatitis. Read on and be better informed.

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Myth 1: Hepatitis is hepatitis.

Fact: Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E are different viruses with different modes of transmission and clinical manifestations.
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While Hepatitis A and E are transmitted by ingestion of contaminated food, Hepatitis B & C are transmitted by blood transfusion, unprotected sex, tattoos or sharing needles/razors.

Hepatitis D occurs only in patients with Hepatitis B.
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Every other day, there's a new fitness hack that seems to contradict all the other ones & for some people who are fairly new to staying fit, it can be pretty confusing. What really is the truth?

Here are 10 of the biggest myths in fitness.
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Myth 1. Soreness Is a Sign of a Good Workout

Yes, it seems like if you're not limping up a flight of stairs after a leg workout or wincing when hugged, you're not doing it right. However, muscle soreness isn’t actually a convincing indicator of progress.
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Yes, if you're new to working out or try a routine you're not used to, you're bound to feel muscle soreness. The thing is, you get used to them eventually if you keep at it long enough. Does this now mean that the workout is no longer effective? Nope.

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Many people know too much sugar is bad for their health and are doing their best to minimise their intake. However, there are a lot of foods with 'hidden sugars'; they don't even have to taste sweet.

Here are 10 of them...
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1. Low-fat yoghurt

Yoghurt is highly nutritious but not all yoghurt is created equal. Like many other low-fat products, low-fat yoghurts have sugar added to them to enhance flavour.
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For example, a single cup (245 grams) of low-fat yoghurt can contain over 45 grams of sugar, which is about 11 teaspoons. This is more than the daily limit for men and women.
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