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Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer)

10 Everyday Habits Silently Damaging Your Health — Especially for Africans

October 23, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

In many parts of Africa, shifts in lifestyle, urbanisation and exposure to novel risks are quietly eroding our health, Subtle daily routine which may seem harmless are slowly damaging our…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Quitting Vaping: What works!

October 15, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Vaping—using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) such as e-cigarettes and vape pens—has grown rapidly over the past decade. Many users start vaping in part because it is marketed as safer…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Nutrition & lifestyle

What are vapes and why people use them Vaping devices (also called electronic cigarettes, “e-cigarettes,” or electronic nicotine delivery systems, ENDS) are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid (often called…

Health systems & policy Mental health & wellbeing Nutrition & lifestyle

How to Exercise Consistently and Make It a Lasting Habit

October 13, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Most people know exercise is good for them. The real challenge isn’t starting — it’s staying consistent. You buy new workout clothes, hit the gym, or go for a few…

Mental health & wellbeing Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Gym Rats; The New Rave. Health, and the Real Value of Exercise

October 12, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Everywhere you look these days—on Instagram reels, TikTok challenges, neighborhood gyms—young people are chasing gym memberships. The “gym rat” identity has become aspirational: lean bodies, sculpted muscles, #gymfam. But beyond…

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