THE HEALTHY PATH: Everyday Health Tips for a Stronger Body and Mind

Feeling stressed is, at times, a normal part of life. Typically, you can manage life’s stressors with a deep breath and a little smart thinking to correct the problem. You ever finish talking to someone and feel like you just ran a marathon ,but without the medal, endorphins , or cute running outfit? One minute you’re full of life, laughing, making jokes, nodding politely… And the next, you’re staring at the wall wondering why your soul feels like it needs a nap. We’ve all met that person ,the one who talks at you, not with you. The one who can turn a 5-minute catch-up into a 45-minute therapy session about their boss, ex, and mysterious back pain. Don’t worry, it’s not that you’re antisocial or secretly introverted. Science says there’s a reason some people leave you emotionally exhausted: they drain your emotional energy . And trust me, it’s real. You’re not imagining it. Let’s talk about why this happens, what’s really going on in your brain, and how to stop feeling like a human pho...

  10 Everyday Habits That Are Secretly Draining Your Mental Health Let me guess… You feel tired all the time. You’re snapping at people over little things. You don’t even remember the last time you truly felt peaceful. But when someone asks how you’re doing, you smile and say:  “I’m fine. Just tired.” Ah., The international lie of the century. Truth is, you’re not lazy.  You’re not dramatic. You’re just mentally exhausted. And the scary part is, you might not even know what’s draining you. Let’s break it down. Here are 10 sneaky habits you probably do every day that are quietly messing with your mental health and what to do instead. 1. Checking Your Phone Before You Even Pee in the Morning Be honest. You haven’t even opened your eyes properly, but you’ve already scrolled through 3 WhatsApp chats , checked Instagram , and read one depressing headline. The damage? You’re feeding your brain chaos before it’s even fully awake. No wonder you feel anxious by 9 AM. Try this ins...

10 Nutrition Myths That Are Secretly Ruining Your Health. Let me guess. You stopped eating rice because someone on Instagram said it gives you belly fat. You bought one “detox” tea and spent the next 24 hours in the toilet, wondering if your ancestors were punishing you. You’ve been trying to eat healthy, but everywhere you turn, someone’s shouting: “Carbs are the devil!” “Fat is the enemy!” “Don’t eat after 7 PM or you’ll explode! Chill. 😅 Let’s fix that today. Because some of these so-called “healthy” rules you’re following are actually making things worse. Let’s bust 10 popular nutrition myths that are secretly messing with your health (and sanity). 1. “Carbs Will Make You Fat” When I told my aunty I was eating yam, she looked at me like I was drinking poison. The truth? Carbs are your body's main source of energy. It’s not the carbs making you gain weight.  It’s the excess calories, fried everything, and no portion control. Rice is not the enemy. The mountain of rice with 5 sp...

If Sickle Cell Affected the Majority, Would We Have a Cure by Now? Let me take you into a living room in Lagos.   Picture this scenario ; A 10-year-old child is curled up like a comma on a threadbare couch. His eyes are swollen from crying.  He hasn’t walked in two days. Every breath he takes sounds like a small war is going on inside his chest. He looks up at his mother and says in a voice that's barely more than a whisper, “Mama, why is my blood fighting me?” Boom. Right there. That line alone should make you stop scrolling. Because that’s what a sickle cell crisis feels like.  Your blood turning against you.  Your very life source becoming a battlefield.  And if that doesn’t make you want to understand more about sickle cell disease, maybe you’ve never met someone who lives with it.  But don’t worry, you’re about to. Meet Tega. He’s Not Your Regular Guy. Tega is 27. He loves plantain (the overripe ones, fried until golden, don’t judge him).  He...