12 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Kidney

The kidneys are vital organs which are needed to maintain healthy living. Currently, about 1 new case of kidney failure is seen daily in any outpatient clinic in Nigeria with some clinics seeing more than 3 new cases every day. Living with chronic kidney diseases creates a big financial burden on patients because of the need a minimum of 3 sessions of hemodialysis daily, drugs administered during each session, lifestyle modification, change in diet and the cost and burden of having a kidney transplant. Many patients have died of kidney disease and have been burdens to care givers and the society but this can be avoided by living a healthy life and by avoiding certain lifestyles that damages the kidneys.

In this article, we are going to look at 12 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Kidney.

1. Blood pressure control: Uncontrolled hypertension is said to be among the leading cause of kidney failure. Hypertension is an elevation in blood pressure with values greater than 140 mmHg and 90 mmHg for systolic and diastolic pressures respectively. Increase in blood targets and destroys the kidneys over time leading to an irreversible kidney damage that will

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The Five Steps of A Breast Self-Exam

Step 1: Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips.

Here's what you should look for:

Breasts that are their usual size, shape, and color
Breasts that are evenly shaped without visible distortion or swelling
If you see any of the following changes, bring them to your doctor's attention:

Dimpling, puckering, or bulging of the skin
A nipple that has changed position or an inverted nipple (pushed inward instead of sticking out)
Redness, soreness, rash, or swelling.

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DAMNED Episode :5

Nelson sat up and looked straight at his father who already seemed to be feeling pleased with himself, then he glanced at Bruno who had been absolutely silent since they arrived and got exactly what he needed, a supportive nod.
“Sir, Aisha is pregnant for me and I am ready to do all I can to take care of her and the child”. Nelson could barely contain the relief that he felt after he spoke with tears gathering in his eyes. Pastor Mbaka on the other hand had gone pale in the face. His grey hair suddenly became very pronounced and his breathing seemed to be encountering some difficulty. His face was stuck in a permanent expression of panic. After some seconds in this state, he calmly stood up and walked out. His wife followed closely behind cursing the day she conceived Nelson at under her breath. Aisha’s father just beamed at Nelson and said “Go get your wife my son”.
Nelson embraced Bruno who was still in shock from what had just happened and went straight into Aisha’s room.
The first thing he noticed when he entered was that the room was absolutely quiet, he

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DAMNED Episode :4

Mummy, don't do...", she cut him short again, this time with a perfectly delivered slap to his left cheek. It was then that Pastor Mbaka finally spoke, his tone barely audible to Nelson, both from the anguish in the voice and the resonance of the slap.
" Nelson why? Why have you decided to disgrace your mother and I like this? We have shown you love and tried to bring you up in the way of the Lord but all you have brought to this house is a bastard, a demon. You ingrate!" His last words came out in a vicious tone of anger that made Nelson retreat. He kept his eyes to the floor and tried to salvage the situation.
"Daddy, I only did it once, and she's the only girl, I swear", the absolute futility of his words hit him immediately he finished speaking them and apparently, it hit his father too because he wiped his eyes, stood up and started approaching Nelson menacingly.
"Now listen young man, I have been a pastor for almost two decades. Even before you were born. And the church plans to ordain me a reverend this year. I will not let you ruin all that I've worked for. I don't care what happened between the both of you, you are not responsible for that pregnancy. Can you hear me? Aisha is a known whore in school and you're not the only boy she's had sex with. You used protection and there is no way the child could be yours. It is either what I just said is true or you cease to be a son of this house, so you better know what

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* Kaduna imposes 24-hour curfew on three councils
* Southeast senators boycott Buhari’s town hall parley
* Nigeria leads South Africa, others in online shopping
* APGA crisis deepens as NWC expels leaders.

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* FG approves 13% derivation revenue for solid mineral states

DAMNED Episode :3

Nelson headed straight to Bruno's from the bar and filled him in completely on the events of the night leaving  no detail out. Bruno was positively ecstatic and was even more excited when he learned that no protection was used. Apparently, Bruno had done it only once and had thoroughly enjoyed it. But what truly soothed Nelson was that Bruno's partner had not gotten pregnant. She took some gin immediately after the intercourse too.
Despite his best efforts to discard thoughts of Aisha getting pregnant, the first couple of weeks were filled with paranoia and discomfort for Nelson. Every time his father called his name, he felt like he was going to receive the news of his impending fatherhood, but it never was that. And to make matters worse, Aisha did not speak a word to him neither via phone calls nor in person after the night at the bar. She ignored all of his texts and returned none of

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* Killer herdsmen are criminals — Sultan

8 Health Benefits of Eating Cucumber

Cucumber is a highly nutritious vegetable that is grown highly in Africa, especially in Nigeria. It is also one of the most consumed fruits in the world. What if I tell you that this fruit, which is rich in fiber and vitamins, aids in weight loss and reduces the risk of cancer which is some of its many health benefits? You might have bought this vegetable but might not be aware of its economic importance.

Now, before you take a bite of a cucumber, below are 8 benefits you are sure to get eating the highly nutritious cucumber

Health Benefits of Cucumber

1)Repels Mouth odour : cucumber contains phytochemcials which kills bacteria, responsible for mouth odour. When you chew cucumber, the liquid it emits penetrates the gum and

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DAMNED :Episode 2

Nelson was surprised by how fascinated he was by every detail about her and by the fact that he was just having his first conversation with her. However, their unplanned date was cut short by the drunk host's announcement that all of Catherine's friends join her for photographs. Immediately Aisha left, Bruno crashed into her former position, sizing her up as she walked away.
"Hope you've smashed that Aisha?” He asked casually, with a devious smile forming across his face. Nelson, being unsure of what the slang meant and unable to imagine that Bruno would think him anything but a virgin, feigned cluelessness.
"What do you mean?". He replied wearing his most innocent face.
"OK, let me use your daddy's words, have you lay with the maiden?" Bruno retried, chuckling this time.
From experience, Nelson knew virginity wasn't exactly the most priced possession among the boys of his school, so he was sceptical about what to tell the most popular one of them. "No, not yet. Not with any girl, actually."
"You're joking, right?". Bruno had a facial expression like Nelson had just committed the worst crime known. Nelson was already regretting his decision, he knew there was only one way to make up.
"I'm going to do it tonight". He said it with absolute conviction, having processed the requirements and risks of his proposed escapade in seconds.
Bruno's expression immediately changed to one of concern. "No, don't do that. You don't have

DAMNED : Episode 1

As hard as Nelson tried, he just could not concentrate in class. The same numbers he used to find very easy to work with now looked like ancient Egyptian codes to him. His mind was in no state to do maths or any other thing but worry. He involuntarily continued pulling at his eyebrows as he did under pressure, hoping not to draw blood. Although Bruno had told him that everything would be fine, he still could not keep himself in check, and if there was one person that Nelson trusted with his life, it was Bruno. Ever since the day Bruno had stood up for him at the soccer field, he had begun earning Nelson's love, respect and trust. Bruno's actual name was Okafor Kingsley, but no one as good looking and popular as him could exist without a Nickname in the school. He had it all; the best clothes, the best shoes, photos with celebrities, a driver's license and surprisingly, good grades, he was basically what every boy in the school hoped to become.
Nelson on the other hand, was the son of a very modest clergyman, Pastor Mbaka and

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BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS (BV)

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized by a whitish-grey vaginal discharge with unpleasant smell. The term bacterial vaginosis  is used to refer to the intricate changes of vaginal bacterial flora (i.e bacteria inhabiting the vagina) due to loss of lacto-bacilli, an increase in vaginal PH and an increase in anaerobic and aerobic bacteria. Bacterial vaginosis as the name suggests is caused by bacteria. BV is also know as vaginal bacteriosis.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The main symptom of BV is a vaginal discharge. BV is one of the most common causes of vaginal discharge in women of child bearing age. The discharge is often white-grey in colour and often has a fishy smell.
The smell may be more noticeable during sex. The discharge does not usually cause itching or sore around the vagina and vulva.

CAUSES

Normally, there are a lot of good bacteria and few harmful bacteria in the vagina. The good types help control the growth of the harmful types. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when these harmful bacteria out grows the good bacterial. Although the bacteria is of low virulence, It causes discomfort when infection co-exist with more virulent organisms. The risk of getting bacterial vaginosis is higher if you have more than one sex partner or have a new sex partner, douche or smoke.

RISKS

➢ BV and pregnancy;
If you have untreated BV during pregnancy, you have a slightly increased risk of developing some complications of pregnancy. These include:

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* Lloyds of London to blacklist domestic airlines over unpaid premium
* SON decries Nigerians’ obsession for foreign goods
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The 5 deadliest diseases for women (That aren't heart disease or cancer)

There are other common killers on the CDC's list that claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but they may not be on your radar. For middle-aged women, cancer and heart disease take the top spots on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s list of most-common causes of death. Depending on a woman's age, those two diseases account for roughly 30 percent to 55 percent of all deaths, shows the data.

So yeah, you're right to worry about them. Still, there are other common killers on the CDC's list that claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but they may not be on your radar.

Here they are, plus their risk factors and what you can do to protect yourself.

1. Chronic Liver Disease

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Judge earns N24m annually, spent N500m in 10 months –AGF

Top Headlines From Around the World

Middle East

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Globes, Israel's Business Arena, Rishon Le-Zion, Israel.
*Gunmen kill Iraqi journalist in Kirkuk
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*Thailand to investigate BBC over profile of new king: minister
The Daily Star, English language newspaper, Beirut, Lebanon.
*Israeli jets said to strike Syrian army, Hezbollah sites
Times of Israel, Jerusalem, Israel.
 
Europe

'*Deeply worrying' waits for hospital beds
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*Figures show HSE spends around 50k a day on taxis
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*Meet Trump's think tank
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*Family, Osun students protest death of corps member
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*Banks demand more collateral as loan defaults rise
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*Soldiers, policemen arrested for raping IDPs
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Alleged corruption: Ademola, wife face 11 charges
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I’ll hold funeral for common sense Jan. 20 –Soyinka

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* Buhari restates commitment to fight terrorism, graft, revive economy
* Several injured as party supporters clash at Edo guber petitions tribunal
* Brain drain hits LUTH, 20 doctors resign in a year
* I’ve not decided to dump PDP, says Fayose.

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* I’ve destroyed my US Green Card, says Soyinka
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* Fayose may dump PDP in 2018
* Reps move to bar acting president, governor from second term
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* Workers ground airline operations in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Eket
* Igbo youths protest against Patience Jonathan’s trial.

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* FG disowns NCC, telecoms operators on tariff hike

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Breaking News : Plane Carrying Brazilian Soccer Team, 81 Crew Members Involved In Accident In Colombia

A plane carrying 72 passengers — including members of a Brazilian soccer team — and nine crew members was involved in an accident near Rionegro, Colombia, according to the country’s civil aviation department.The plane declared an emergency between the municipalities of La Ceja and La Union, according to a statement from Colombian aviation officials.There could be six possible survivors, the statement said.

According to CNN, The plane took off from Bolivia’s Viru Viru airport at 6:18 p.m. local time, according to Manuel Palamas, an air controller at the airport.

5 Ways Garden Eggs Can Make You Healthier

It is a known fact that the right foods will not only help you be healthy, it can also make you live longer. Being careful about the things you feed your body comes with a lot of benefits. A good example is the garden egg.

The garden egg comes with loads of benefits, some of which might be new to you. Here are five main ones.
1. Reduce chances of heart diseases

If You Answer "Yes" To These 9 Questions, Then You Are Ready For Marriage

Do you think that you have finally found your another half? Are you sure that you are ready to build a family? Before taking such a fateful decision, take a look at the list of questions that was created by a woman who has been married for 25 years. If you answer all of them honestly, it will be easier for you to make the correct choice.

1. Have your relations passed the stage when you have spent all your free time in bed with your beloved partner?
This is wonderful, if this is so, because the Hollywood movies and real life are not the same. You have to love this person despite your bed affairs, or your future family life will quickly ruin.

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* ‘N’Assembly not frustrating 2017 budget process’ - SENATE
* FG may file charges against judges before CCT soon
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* NUC ex-chief, experts fault school curricula, urge review
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* Police record 300 kidnap cases, rescue 214 victims in four months
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* Senate to strengthen EFCC Act against perpetual injunctions

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* FG bars unqualified teachers from 500,000 jobs scheme
* Sack Justice Abang, Fayose tells NJC
* Lagos stops monthly environmental sanitation
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* Community policing’ll boost crime fighting – Ambode
* Jungle justice bill should also catch Buhari

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6 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

1. Bananas

Banana is very rich in potassium, and is considered the nature's most powerful blood-pressure-lowering medicine.
Many scientific studies have shown that a shortage of potassium plays a major role in the onset of high blood pressure. It is also suggested that restricting potassium intake can cause a blood pressure spike even among people with no previous concerns. A low potassium intake also raises your odds of suffering a stroke.

2. Garlic
A daily dose of garlic is good for everyone. As reported by Daily Express newspaper UK, people with high blood pressure who took garlic supplements daily for up to five months had

7 Ways to Ensure Your child’s Health Safety At School.

Like we all parent have a strong desire for safe schools, workplace safety and keeping our children safe and protected. In the early school year, your child’s immunity is put to the test. All it takes is a single child to bring a virus to school for the spread to begin.
For most parents sending your child to school is anxiety whether it’s their first time or not. some may even consider it a necessary evil.
It should come as no surprise that success or failure at school starts at home. Studies have

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* Senate panel, ASUU resume talks tomorrow
* Gunmen kill four NSCDC officers in Rivers.

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* Buhari’s economic policies need review, say Utomi, Rewane, dons
* Ghost workers: FG’s monthly wage bill drops by N20bn
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* Makarfi, NLC president disagree on governance
* Saraki, British envoy seek solutions to recession
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* Stop destroying oil pipelines, Buhari pleads with militants
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* FG, ASUU urged to resolve dispute
* Reps seek national confab on insecurity

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* Fayose wants ICC to probe Shi’ites, Southern Kaduna killings

Best Methods to Remove & Get Rid of Stretch Marks on Your Skin

Stretch marks are visible lines on the skin surface, with an off-color hue. Stretch marks are mainly found in the abdominal wall, but can also occur over the thighs, upper arms, buttocks and breast.
While pregnancy is the main cause behind stretch marks, other reasons can be sudden gain or loss in weight, rapid growth, heredity factors, stress and changes in physical conditions.
Stretch marks makes one feel uncomfortable and insecure but the good news is there are several natural ways to deal with it.

How To Remove Stretch Marks from Your Skin Completely

1.  Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is very effective in the treatment of many skin problems. Its healing and soothing properties can be used to get rid of stretch marks.
There are a couple of ways to apply it.

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* Reps panel charges SEC on economic recovery efforts
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* Ministry blamed for shoddy job on East-West road project
* Senate wades into crisis between ASUU, FG

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* Retirement benefits: Ex-gov Oshiomhole, deputy to get N300m mansions

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* Senate opposes cancellation of power privatisation
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How To Get Rid Of Fungal Nail Infection.

Fungal nail infection,(onychomycosis )  is the nail becoming thickened and discoloured: white,black, yellow or green. As the infection progresses the nail can become brittle, with pieces breaking off or coming away from the toe or finger completely. If left untreated, the skin can become inflamed and painful underneath and around the nail. There may also be white or yellow patches on the nailed or scaly skin next to the nail,  and a foul smell. There is

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* Anti-corruption war tearing APC apart
* Compulsory leave order not meant to sack workers, says Aregbesola
* States to get N20b each for infrastructure
* BoT chairman rules out new party emerging from PDP
* Military warns Nigerians against rumour peddling

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GUARDIAN
* Senate steps down bills on grazing, cites constitutional limitations
* Global agency faults Nigerian doctors on procedure
* Buhari charges ministers to work harder as exco marks one year
* SEC records N2.1b deficit over uncertainties in capital market
* NGOs flay Nigerian delegates’ objection to global anti-tobacco talks
* Reps to probe MMM monetary scheme, caution citizens
* ‘303,000 women, 2.7m babies died from pregnancy-related causes in 2015’ - WHO

Breaking News : Trump Declared President-Elect Of The US

Republican candidate Donald Trump has been declared the President-elect of the United States after winning 288 electoral votes against his contender Hillary Clinton who pulled 215 votes.

In his acceptance speech, Trump acknowledged Hillary as a great woman whom America owes a debt of gratitude.

He said the Hillary has called him to congratulate him “on our victory and I congratulated her for putting up a great fight.”

In an emotion laden speech, Trump thanked his parents and siblings and all who contributed to his election victory, explaining that what we had was not a campaign, but a movement.

Donald J. Trump will be the 45th president of the United States, the Associated Press projected Wednesday. He will be the first person to hold the office despite having no prior political or military experience.

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GUARDIAN
* Unemployment rises, government fails to create one million jobs in 2016
* Trump within reach of shock White House win
* Supreme Court upholds election of Seriake Dickson
* Pension fund scheme threatened as sacked workers make a run for their contributions
* Senate probes Amaechi over rail lines concession to U.S. firm
* Iheanacho, Obaje, others shortlisted for 2016 Nigerian Sports Award.

THISDAY
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* Tribunal Adjourns Saraki’s Trial to Next Year
* CBN Releases Consumer Protection Framework for Financial Institutions