Why Do You Snore and Five Simple Steps to Stop Snoring

Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. Or simply put, snoring happens when you can't move air freely through your nose and throat during sleep. In some cases, the sound may be soft, but in most cases, it can be loud and unpleasant. Snoring during sleep may be a sign, or first alarm, of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) according to wikipedia.

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To stop snoring, it’s necessary to first identify exactly how and why you’re snoring. The good news is that no matter the cause, there are solutions to relieve your snoring and help you and your loved one deal with complaints, resentments, and other relationship issues caused by your snoring.

The causes of snoring can be attributed to;

Nasal and sinus problems: Blocked airways or a stuffy nose make inhalation difficult and create a vacuum in the throat, leading to snoring.

Being overweight: Over eating and/or lack of exercise leads to an increase in fat around the throat. If you have a collar size of 16½" or greater, you may not have the muscle tone needed to keep the airway open sufficiently at night to allow normal breathing, and the narrow airway is more likely to vibrate. Someone with a short fat neck is likely to suffer obstruction in the oropharynx during sleep which gives rise to the noise of snoring.  

Other causes are age, the way you’re built, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

Nigerian Female Students Storm Senate in Support of Sexual Harassment Bill

Members of the Female Students Association led by its president Miss Idongesit Micah reportedly stormed the National Assembly (Senate) Abuja, to show their support to the Bill for a law imposes stiff penalties on offenders in its overall objective of providing tighter statutory protection for students against sexual hostility and all forms of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions.

The bill is said to prescribe five-year jail term for lecturers sexually harassing female students.

The Vanguard reported that the sponsor of the bill senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Delta Central, has urged all female students, through the National Female Students Association of Nigeria, to present a memorandum to the Senate to chronicle their demands during a public hearing on the bill on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions 2016.

Tomato Ebola: Lagos Government Trains Farmers on Pest Control

The Lagos State Government has commenced training for farmers on pest control, aimed at preventing the spread of Tuta absoluta, popularly known as ‘Tomato Ebola’.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Oluwatoyin Suarau, in an interview with the newsmen in Lagos. He said that what was experienced in Lagos was just vestiges of the pest, saying “We aren’t (seriously) affected by the pest.”

Federal Government recently confirmed six states had been hit by the Tomato Ebola including Lagos.

Top 10 Causes of Death in Nigeria

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Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with more than 170 million people. It is a nation made of more than 250 ethnic groups, 380 languages, and a diverse range of cultural and religious beliefs and practices. Health problems in Nigeria are challenging, but addressing them using public health principles is necessary to support stability in this important area of the world.

According to Bureau of World Population (BWP), Nigeria life expectancy is estimated women/men 54/52 yrs at birth while infant mortality rate is 36/1000 live births.

 Top 10 Causes of Death in Nigeria

1.      Malaria 20%

2.      Lower Respiratory Infections 19%

3.      HIV 9%

4.      Diarrheal Diseases 5%

5.      Road Injuries 5%

6.      Protein-Energy Malnutrition 4%

Expert Reveals 10 Simple Tricks To Help You To Get a Flat Stomach Within 24hours

I got this interesting health tips for those who have been asking me how to get rid of big tummy and hopefully if these tips are followed to the letter it will be of help to you.

A nutrition expert, Dr Marilyn Glenville reveals how you can quickly reduce a bulging stomach with a few lifestyle tweaks from eating different vegetables to cutting back on spicy foods. She revealed this while speaking to dailymail correspondent Phoebe Jackson-Edwards.

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1. Drink More Water

Your body is made up of approximately 70 per cent water and although you might think drinking less will make you cut down on bloating, it's completely untrue.

Dr Marilyn, author of Natural Alternatives to Sugar, said: 'Most of us do not drink enough fluids and, ironically, women who suffer from water retention tend to restrict their liquid intake thinking that the less they drink, the less their bodies will retain.  If you restrict fluids your body will try to compensate and retain liquid, just in case it is short supply. That can cause bloating.'

10 Simple Self-care Tips to Keep Your Breasts Healthy and Prevent Sagging

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I have seen and heard some men mock women with saggy breasts with a statement such as “see as her breasts look like slippers”. The reason is no far-fetched, it may turn men off.  Women’s boobs are one of their most prized possessions. Your breasts may nourish children, help you find a mate, provide sexual pleasure, and form part of your identity.

Breasts can change many times and in many ways over a woman's lifetime, and even within a given month. Getting to know how your breasts normally feel and look is the first step towards promoting good breast health.

It is no doubt that women are concerned about their boobs’ appearance in respect to the reactions from their male counterparts. They crave for ways to make them look better. A lady asked in an online forum site “I’m 20 and my boobs are a all pert, they are quite soft, squishy and they hang quite a bit. I feel they make me far less attractive and really don’t like the thought of a guy seeing them in case he thinks they’re too “saggy” I’m quite slim as well so I don’t think they’re in proportion to my body. So guys: do you find sagging boobs on a woman a turn-off? Even if you love the girl for personality…”

There are many things we can do on a daily basis to love up our breast to keep them healthy.

So here are 10 simple self-care tips to keep your breasts healthy and prevent sagging: 

(i)     Examine your boobs normally: This is probably the most important because if you don’t examine your boobs regularly you won’t recognize the changes. Breast cancer is no longer a post-menopause problem. A regular exam will warn you before things become serious. If you don’t know how to do a self exam, you can ask someone who knows it to demonstrate, or look it up on Youtube

Eight Amazing Types and Shapes of Women’s Breasts

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Women's boobs are one of most prized possessions. Only few men would argue that breasts are the most important part of a woman’s body. Your breasts may nourish children, can help you find mate, provide sexual pleasure, and form part of your identity. Getting to know how your breasts normally feel and look is the first step towards promoting good breast health.

Structure wise, breasts, like women's bodies, come in all shapes and sizes. Their tissue is varied, they change as you advance in age, and the left one may not look the same as the right. One breast may grow faster or larger than the other. So many factors can be attributed to how your breasts feel and look. Menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, nutrition and aging amongst others are factors affecting the size and look of breasts. Some women experience a natural growth and fluid retention during the menstrual cycle that may be painful. With time, breasts tend to sag a bit more, especially after milestone changes in hormones, such as breastfeeding and menopause.

According to brasblog, there are a variety of breast shapes and types. The shapes are classified into 8 categories.  Namely:

Exposure to High Level of Air Pollution May Lead to Premature Birth – New Research

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A new research finding published in the journal Environmental Health reveals that exposure to high levels of air pollution in pregnancy may increase the risk of having a stillbirth.

Stillbirth is a baby born dead after 20 weeks of pregnancy. If the baby dies before 24 completed weeks, it is called a miscarriage or late fetal loss.

Most stillbirths happen before a woman goes into labour, but a small number happen during labour and birth.

For the study, researchers examined about 225,000 births of single babies in Ohio between 2007 and 2010. More than 19,000 of them were premature deliveries.

Eight Things You Should Do To Prevent Potential Rape

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To avoid been raped or assaulted:

    1.    Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

    2.    Don’t boost about your virginity.

    3.    Don’t leave your drinks unattended to.

    4.    Keep personal information private.

    5.    Always dress decently.

    6.    Don’t move with strangers or people you don’t fully trust.

    7.    Walk like you know where you are going.
    8.    Don’t be afraid to intervene when you suspect someone is about to be raped. Sticking up for other people can go a long way toward preventing potential rape.

What You Should Do After A Sexual Assault Or Rape?

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Wikipedia puts it this way, “Rape” is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration perpetrated against a person without that person’s consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or against a person who is incapable of giving valid consent, such as one who is unconscious, incapacitated, has a intellectual disability or below the legal age of  consent.

This write-up provides information and advice to help you make the right decisions and get the support you need shortly after you are sexually assaulted or raped.

Go to a safe place:  

The first important thing is to leave the scene and go somewhere you feel safe, such as the home of a close friend or family member.

If you feel you're able to, you should consider telling someone you trust what has happened. You shouldn't feel ashamed or to blame for what has happened to you.

If you speak to someone from an organization, they will be able to give you support and advice over the telephone. You don't have to give them your name if you don't want to.

What You Need To Know About Abortion in Nigeria

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According to NHS, abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it does not result in the birth of a baby. It is also sometimes known as a 'termination' or a 'termination of pregnancy'. Depending on how many weeks you have been pregnant, the pregnancy is ended either by taking medication or by having a surgical procedure.

Unsafe abortion is one of the most significant and preventable causes of maternal death and injury in Nigeria. Abortion is illegal except to save the life of the woman, and procedures are often inaccessible even for women who meet these requirements, forcing women to seek out surreptitious procedures. Abortion has been one of the most controversial health issues in the Nigerian society. It is even perceived to be a taboo except if it is performed to save the life of a woman.

Overweight and Obesity in Nigeria: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

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Overweight and obesity according to World Health Organization (WHO) are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI), a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in metres). A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese. A person with a BMI equal to or more than 25 is considered overweight.

Obesity and overweight increase your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. 

Why Regular Check-Ups Important For Lagosians

Lagosians (Lagos residents) experience pressures and stresses due to the bustling nature of the city. Most people wake up 4am just to get ready for another day. In a bid to beat the traffic you quickly move. The day is long and hard, with others robbing off some stuff on you. The way back is probably tougher than going, and you reach home late and worn out. This is capable of dominating our lives and rob us of our well-being.