Okra, with its scientific name of « Hibiscus Esculentus », also known as « fétri » in Mina or « okra » in Nigerian, is a vegetable that is well known for its use in everyday food. It is also extremely beneficial to health, particularly the heart. Its
Some foods have a high glycemic index (GI), which can have an impact on health if consumed excessively. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a criterion for classifying carbohydrate-containing foods according to their effect on blood sugar or glucose levels. U
It's a well-known fact that few people in urban environments walk barefoot on a regular basis. Fear of injury, fear of ridicule, fear of falling ill - the excuses are many. But do we know that walking barefoot can have health benefits? However, it's
According to the results of a study conducted by researchers at the Francis Crick Institute (UK), certain molecules contained in green vegetables may protect the lungs against certain infections, such as influenza. Their findings have been published
Fenugreek is known to regulate blood sugar levels in cases of diabetes or pre-diabetes. Fenugreek has been shown to help maintain normal blood glucose levels for prevention. It can therefore help pre-diabetics or people with mild to moderate type 2 d
Togo is preparing to move to the universal phase of this mechanism, extending it to all socio-professional strata in the country. On 21 and 22 September 2023, media professionals, one of the key players in the implementation and success of Universal
Seven people died on Sunday in a village in central Côte d'Ivoire near Bouaké, where 59 others were hospitalised due to an illness of as yet unknown origin, hospital and local sources told AFP on Monday 18 September.
Self-medication is the practice of taking one or more medicines on one's own initiative, in the absence of a doctor's prescription, or by knowingly modifying the protocol of a prescription. In Togo, according to a survey carried out in 2003, 93% of t
Nouvelle percée majeure dans le domaine en pleine effervescence des vaccins ARN anti-cancer : l’équipe du professeur Olivier Adotévi (CHU de Besançon en France et togolais d’origine), vient de publier des résultats positifs, six ans après le lancemen
Depending on the period you're going through, erotic dreams can be linked to a lack of sexual fulfillment in real life. Or, conversely, the tendency to have and remember such dreams can be fuelled by intense sexual activity, or at least by a strong r
Most people decide to start a diet without first consulting a dietician. A lot of advice and recommendations are readily available on social networks these days. It's true that some of them can be useful, but it's very important to assess each indivi
While hypertension requires careful medical management, there are non-drug alternatives that can help reduce blood pressure. In addition to stopping smoking and reducing salt consumption, diet can also play a major role. Celery, for example, is one o