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

What Is a Balanced Diet? A Practical Guide for Africans

November 23, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

A balanced diet is the foundation of good health and nowhere is that more vital than across Africa, where nutritional challenges range from undernutrition to rising rates of obesity and…

Clinical practice & resources Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

November 17, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by elevated blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels arising when the body cannot produce enough insulin, or cannot use insulin effectively. Over time,…

Clinical practice & resources Health systems & policy Non-communicable diseases (hypertension, diabetes, cancer) Nutrition & lifestyle

Cigarette Smoking in Africa: A Serious Health Risk

October 19, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Cigarette smoking continues to pose one of the major preventable health threats across Africa. While prevalence in some countries remains lower than global averages, the region is nevertheless confronting a…

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…

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Vaping in Africa: The Truth

October 14, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

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…

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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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Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

October 11, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Tomato paste is a staple in many cuisines across Africa. It offers flavor, color, and a tomato “kick” to stews, soups, sauces, and more. But how often do we ask:…

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

Silent Killer in the Young: Rising Hypertension

October 11, 2025 Dr. Chimaobi Felix

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has traditionally been considered a disease of middle age and beyond. Recently, however, clinicians are seeing more cases of more severe hypertension in younger adults—those…

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What Is a Balanced Diet? A Practical Guide for Africans

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How to Exercise Consistently and Make It a Lasting Habit

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

Tomato Paste: What’s Really Inside, Health Impacts, and Smarter Alternatives

Silent Killer in the Young: Rising Hypertension

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