LIFE FROM 30

Strawberry is one of the most nutritious and natures best source of antioxidant fruit.It has great number of health benefits.Such as; It promotes eye health due to it's antioxidant properties and also prevents cataracts. It aids in conception and good for the developing fetus in the early stage of pregnancy due to it's  folate content. It helps fight cancers. It prevents wrinkles as a result of it's vital production of collagen,which helps to improve skin elasticity and resilience. It reduces inflammations hence prevents arthritis. It regulates blood pressure due to it's potassium contents. It aids in weight management due to its low calorie contents. It boosts immunity due to its excellent source of vitaminC.

 Heart Failure is a major health problem worldwide.It is also known as Congestive Heart Failure.Is the inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it, with failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency. When this occurs, the heart is unable to provide adequate blood flow to other organs, such as the brain, liver, and kidneys. It may be due to failure of the right or left ventricle, or both.It develops overtime as the heart becomes weaker and less able to pump blood that your body needs.It  usually occurs after other conditions have weakened or damaged the heart.It is common in both sexes  from age 40 and above Heart Failure usually results in an enlarged heart,builds up of fluids in the body causing swelling in your feet,ankles and legs.(oedema).The body does not get enough blood,food and oxygen.This makes the condition more alarming.

It was amazing and all fun.Going on a health walk for about two hours was no joke but at the end we made it.Creating Heart-Healthy Environments......Kudos to the Organisers and the team.Try and be part the next trip.Some shots on that day .

The causes of obesity are varied and complex,but the lack of daily physical activity is an important factor. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey

Almonds help ward off heart diseases It reduces colon cancer. It lowers "bad" cholesterol. It aids in weight loss It protects your artery walls from damage It makes your bones stronger

Belly fat is particularly risky for your heart.It is important to know your waist line to prevent belly fat. Get your tape measurement and size up inches around your waist. It's a red flag if it is more than 35 inches for women or 40 inches for men. You will need to drop some inches by walking,swimming,running,and dancing. Take in more nutritous diets,especially the fibres and proteins and avoid cholesterol diets. Take it step by step and you will see the change.

    As your Body Mass Index rises, so does your risk of Coronary Heart Disease.(CHD). Coronary Heart Disease is a condition in which a waxy substance(fats) called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries.These arteries supply Oxygen rich blood to your heart.When these plaques narrow or block the coronary arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart muscles,this can cause Angina(severe chest pain) and can lead to Heart Failure.This is a serious condition in which the heart can't pump blood to meet your body's needs.The unexpected may occur if no urgent intervention is initiated.

Obesity is one of the commonest risk factors of high blood pressure. In general, overweight and obesity indicate a weight greater than what is considered healthy. Obesity is a chronic condition defined by an excess amount of body fat. A certain amount of body fat is necessary for storing energy, heat insulation, shock absorption, and other functions. Obesity is best defined by using the body mass index. The body mass index is calculated using a person's height and weight. The body mass index (BMI) equals a person's weight in kilograms (kg) divided by their height in meters (m) squared. Since BMI describes body weight relative to height, it is strongly correlated with total body fat content in adults. An adult who has a BMI of 25-29.9 is considered overweight, and an adult who has a BMI over 30 is considered obese.So calculate your BMI today inorder to know if you are obese or not.Below is the categories: Underweight: BMI is less than 18.5 Normal weight: BMI is 18.5 to 24.

Smoking was normal for me after the death of my parents.I had smoked at least a pack a day  since age 18.I used to work with a big insurance company in this country but i lost my job  through my smoking habits.There was no way i could work for hours without a stick in my  mouth.All advices from colleagues,family and friends were like noise in my ears. My whole life changed when i went to the clinic with a chronic cough but was diagnosed of  Pneumonia with query Lung Cancer.I read on it on the internet and didnt believe i was a step  closer to my grave.I also got to know so many effects of smoking and it seems I was even  blessed to be diagnosed of this at age 38 despite my heavy consumption of cigarette.I quit  smoking that day and never went back.It wasn't easy though.I got cravings but everytime i felt  like smoking,I would go for a run or brush my teeth to replace the desire of nicotine with my  toothpaste.My doctor referred me to the psychologist and that really helped me alot

"Reducing dietary salt is not only important for those who already have high blood pressure....limiting added salt is essential for all of us to remain in good health".  By Joel Fuhrman

Most people do not smoke by themselves but are passively  enjoying smoking whiles being around friends,parents,lovers  and sibblings who smoke .Someone else smoke could hurt your  heart and  blood vessels.Smoking actively or passively makes  the blood sticker,raises your "bad" LDL  cholesterol and  damages the linning of blood vessels.Eventually these changes  make you likely to  develop high blood pressure and its related  complications such as heart diseases and stroke. Children who are exposed to second hand smoke may develop  frequent respiratory diseases such as chronic coughs,  cold,asthma,pneumonia, bronchietis and sudden infant death depending on the exposure level. In pregnant women,it's dangerous to the developing baby and the mother,it can result in premature delivery,low birth weight and still birth.The graeter the mother inhales the smoke,the danger it is to the baby. Avoid being around people who are smoking and try to convince them to quit.Anyone who s

Physical activity does not only help control your blood pressure,it also helps you manage your weight,strengthen your heart and manage your stress level.A healthy weight,a strong heart and general emotional health are all good for your blood pressure.Hardly do you exercise your body and see how you complain of bodily pains and other ailments.When you wake up from bed,you rush to the office for hours without any exercise.And this has been your routine.Plan your schedule,start slowly and gradually over days,weeks and months.At least 20 to 30 minutes exercise per day for five days in the week is not bad.Just start now and you will build the tolerance.Its not easy but you will love it as time goes on.You can start with brisk walk today....

To avoid developing stroke,make sure you discuss any of the problems below with your doctor when you start exhibiting them.... 1. High blood pressure (hypertension) 2. Atherosclerosis 3. Heart disease :example: Coronary heart disease, heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy (an enlarged heart), and other heart diseases. 4. High cholesterol 5. Smoking or tobacco use 6. Atrial fibrillation (AFib): This disorder, marked by an irregular heartbeat, makes a person five times more likely to have a stroke, according to the National Stroke Association.With AFib, the heart’s two upper chambers beat rapidly and unpredictably, which allows blood to pool in the heart. The pooled blood can form clots that travel to the brain and cause a stroke. 7. Diabetes . 8. Overweight or obesity 9. Excessive alcohol consumption 10.Age: A stroke can happen at any age, even in children, but it becomes more common as people get older. 11. Gender: Strokes are more common in men, bu

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to your brain is interrupted or deficient. This deprives your brain of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause your brain cells to die. A stroke may be caused by a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).About 50% of all stroke cases can be prevented if the risk factors are well managed.It can happen to anyone at anytime and any period of your life How a pe rson is affected by their stroke depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how much the brain is destroyed. For example, someone who had a small stroke may only have minor problems such as temporary weakness of an arm or leg. People who have larger strokes may be permanently paralyzed on one side of their body or lose their ability to speak. Some people recover completely from strokes, but more than 2/3 of survivors will have some type of disability and Others die.Stoke is the leading cause of disability and the t

Avocados are considered as a super fruit because of its highly packed nutrients and it also have a special position in the food calorie pyramid.They are rich in various nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.Take some avocado today and enjoy these benefits; Helps to prevent bad breath Helps to keep the eyes healthy Promotes healthy skin texture Rich in antiageing and antioxidants properties Helps treat vitamin K deficiency related bleeding Helps maintain blood sugar levels Aids in digestion and weight management. Reduces risk of heart diseases. Lowers risk of prostate and breast cancer. Reduces inflammation in tissues,muscle and joints 

Being in a relationship with an uneducated girlfriend is sometimes agonizing..... Kofi: Goodnight sweetheart,sweet dreams! Adwoa:Fine night darlin.Rest in peace! Kofi:What? Adwoa:Yea! I mean farewell ....

Family history of cardiovascular disease Obesity Age(older than 55years in men and 65 years in women but now common in the youth because of our lifestyle) Diabetes Mellitus Sedentary lifestyle Impaired renal failure(GFR<60ml/min and or microalbuminuria) Elevated LDL or low HDL(common in Artherosclerotic heart disease patients).