Author: Jolaoluwa Abokede

Sleep Pattern and how it changes with Aging

Sleep patterns tend to change as we age. Most people find that aging makes falling asleep a little difficult. At night they wake up more often and early in the morning. Sleep is just as vital for your emotional and physical wellbeing as it was when you were younger. A good night’s sleep helps improve the attention and memory development, stimulates the body to restore the cell damage that happened during the day, and refreshes…

What you need to know about the Corona Virus

A new Chinese virus called Corona virus, a SARS virus descendant has affected hundreds of people since the outbreak started in December in Wuhan, China. Scientist Leo Poon, who decoded the virus for the very first time, believes it probably started in an animal and spread to people. Coronaviruses are a class of viruses that cause disease ranging from common cold to more extreme diseases such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It’s not clear how deadly the Wuhan coronavirus will be, but fatality rates are currently lower than both MERS and SARS.…

What is Universal Health Coverage?

                                                Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that without financial hardship, people have access to the health care they need. It also helps drive better outcomes in terms of health and growth. Quality and affordable healthcare are the…