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How conscious are you of your surrounding and the hygienic process involving your nails when you at the nail-art shop? Whether you live in the city or in the rural area, there is never a shortage of places to get your nails done but the question is... How safe are you in these saloons? Don't get it twisted, even the more sophisticated shops carryout very absurd unhygienic processes while getting your nails done. You should be on your guard at all times. What would it cost you to have your own pedicure/manicure set? Absolutely Nothing! Then get one... Dirty instruments and poor sanitation at some nail saloon has put a lot of women at risk for diseases such as Hepatitis B , Athlete foot and even HIV. When next you have to visit the saloon, here are a few precautions you can take to prevent ugly situations from arising: Check that nail instruments are properly sanitized. Heat sterilization is best. Better still get your own nail tools and save yourself the headac...

The truth about driving is this... ''Most people can't drive''... This may sound like a shocking conclusion but it's the truth, no offence.  Most drivers will fail a basic licence test and this is situation that needs to be addressed... You will all agree with me on the basic lack of common sense being used out on our roads. Here are some of the common annoying driving habits ... Unnecessarily driving with your high beams on: Driving is already dangerous enough. Momentarily blinding other motorist is horribly irresponsible... Hitting the brakes too early: Doing this especially in heavy traffic is ill advised. When you slow down, the car behind you slows down and then all others behind slow down gradually. Break as necessary,stop slamming the pads Making quick turns at an intersection: I was driving with a friend in Abuja and at some point I had to ask where the traffic wardens were because the manner at which road users made turns at the intersections ...

As a parent are you bothered about your child's weight, eating habit or lifestyle? Obesity in children and youth could lead to depression and social discrimination. Why put your children through the hurt of having to stand been bullied by their peers...? This could lead to low esteem and also hinder their academics if not tackled immediately. Studies have shown that obese children are more likely to turn out to be obese adults. If left uncontrolled, the child is at risk of a cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hepatitis or sleep apnea. How embarrassing it could be to have a kid who snores like an adult while catching a nap...  You can do something! You can correct the wrongs and promote a healthy lifestyle for your kid.  To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activities and normal growth. Remember that the goal for overweight and obese kids or ...

What is Arthritis? The word arthritis comes from the greek word '' arthron '' meaning joints and the latin word '' itis '' meaning inflammation.A lot of people suffer from arthritis pain as it affects the musculoskeletal system specifically the joints. It is the main cause of disability among people over fifty-five years of age in industrialized countries.   Physical Activity is a proven way to relief pain and disability associated with arthritis but many people do not have the confidence or knowledge about how to exercise safely. This video will help people with arthritis learn more about the benefits of physical activities and the types and amounts of exercise helpful for people with arthritis. You can subscribe to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) channel on YouTube, It's highly informative and educative.  I'm interested in a healthier you! *winks* Living Healthy... Learn more on arthritis from these links: http:...

Hey Friends, today we'll be watching this video on Multivitamins. The question is this, Do you really need a Multivitamin?  Most people just load up on huge pills without really taking out time to know their vitamin needs.  Knowing your vitamin deficiencies is a great way to helping you select what vitamins would be good for you.  I hope you enjoy this insightful video as I did. You could subscribe to popsugartvfit channel on Youtube. They've got great workout sessions and highly educative information on Healthy Living... I want to see a healthy you! *winks* Living Healthy...

Personal hygiene encompasses all the daily routines that help keep your body clean. This includes regular habits of washing your hair, brushing your teeth, washing your hands, taking a clean bath, wearing deodorant where possible and keeping your clothing clean. When people don't learn these habits or they become overlooked, certain consequences may develop ranging from social problems to potentially serious diseases. Body Odor... One of the first and most prominent consequences of bad hygiene is body odor. This occurs due to the interaction of bacteria and sweat produced by the apocrine gland. As bacteria thrives in unwashed sweat, overtime their byproducts produces the smell commonly associated with body odor. Body odor may also come from poor bathroom habits, resulting in feaces or urine odor. Dental Disease... Not only can poor dental hygiene lead to bad breath, it can also lead to dental diseases. As you allow food particle and bacteria to build up on your teeth, a coa...

I've always emphasized on the importance of exercises. Surfing through the internet today, I stumbled on videos from Popsugar Fitness Channel and thought it interesting to share them with you... These exercises keep the heart rate up while toning you from head to toe. It's so much fun engaging in these exercises. Add some fun touch by working out to the music you love dancing to the most...*winks* Living Healthy... Subscribe to Popsugar Fitness http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=popsugartvfit For Great Workouts and fitness tips, check out this link: http://www.fitsugar.com/