Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Do You Nap After a Meal? It Could Be Dangerous to Your Health. Dr. Zayad Ahmed, a family physician at the National Hospital, Abuja, has advised people to avoid lying down immediately after a meal as such habits could be responsible for common abdominal pains. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that such practice could lead to indigestion and abdominal pains. He explained that the body is made to digest food upright after a meal and everything should be done to support such a process. People should try to avoid anything that can trigger…

 Reassure patients means removing how they worried or frightened about a procedure in a healthcare setting by putting them at ease and encourage him/her on what they see. One thing I know for sure is that nobody likes to visit the hospital, especially for the first time. Everybody wants to treat themselves at home. Unfortunately, every individual patient and family experience anxiety, stress,  pain and fear in the hospital, and even healthcare workers too. How to reduce anxiety and reassure patients in nursing and healthcare As a dental professional or healthcare provider, it will get to a point in your…

Four-handed dentistry is a system for passing instruments between a dentist and his/her assistant that maximizes speed and efficiency during procedures. Pick up the requested instrument with your thumb and index finger and pass it to the thumb and index finger of the dentist, orienting it so that the dentist does not need to make further manoeuvres to use it properly. At the same time, with your pinky, take away the instrument that the dentist is finished using. The benefit of Four-Handed Dentistry  In four-handed dentistry the dental nurse/surgery technician provides close support for the dentist, sitting on the…

Morgellons is a controversial and poorly understood condition in which unusual thread-like fibres appear under the skin. The patient may feel like something is crawling, biting, or stinging all over. Some medical experts say the condition is a physical illness. Others suggest it is a type of psychosis called “delusional parasitosis,” in which a person thinks parasites have infected their skin. Your doctor may call it an “unexplained dermopathy,” which means a skin condition that occurs without a known reason. Other medical professionals have dubbed the condition “fiber disease.” According to the Morgellons Research Foundation, crawling, biting and stinging sensations…

Struggling to maintain your mental and cognitive health amidst a hectic schedule is a common challenge many people from all walks of life face. Juggling work, family, and personal commitments can take a toll on your well-being and affect your emotional health. However, it’s essential to prioritize self-care to ensure we can perform at our best. This guide explores tips on how to maintain good mental health and how to manage a busy schedule for optimal productivity at work or to achieve an edge. Key Facts Busy schedules elevate stress: Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, impairing memory, focus, and emotional…