The Federal Ministry of Health Friday put the controversy over the status of Fanta and Sprite to rest. The ministry declared both brands safe for consumption. There had been wide spread fears in the country following  the judgement of a Lagos High Court that  the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) should  order  the Nigeria Bottling Company (NBC) to issue a mandatory warning that the contents should not be taken with Vitamin C in order to avoid poisoning. The ministry waded into the meeting yesterday by calling a meeting with officials of the Department of Food and Drug Services, NAFDAC, and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to address the matter. Spokesman for the ministry,Mr. Akinola Boade, said in a statement at the end of the meeting that the findings of the Ministry’s investigation revealed that both Benzoic acid and Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are ingredients approved by International Food Safety regulator...

Dr Omale Charles, Managing Director, Fortress Eye Hospital and Medical Centre, Abuja, has advised those who spend long periods of time on their mobile devices at night to always leave room lights on. Charles gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. He said this would go a long way to reduce the level of light directed to the eyes which could lead to damage to one’s vision. The expert was speaking on the sidelines of this year’s World Glaucoma Week (WGW) commemorated from March 12 to March 18, with the theme: “Beat Invisible Glaucoma”. Charles said those who spent long periods of time on these devices and also computers should ensure they took breaks away from the devices and gadgets in order to protect the eyes from damage caused by excessive exposure to light. “Working long hours on the computer can affect the eyes and vision. This can trigger a negative reaction to the eyes and cause headache, loss of concentration a...

Take these eight tips to heart and live longer, enjoy life more, and feel good in your body and mind all of the time. 1. Diet : Everything in your body, brain, and even your emotions is a product of your diet. You need a diet that minimizes the amount of fat, cholesterol, processed sugars, and salt. Be sensible about your diet from the perspective of wanting a long useful life. A little cake once in a while does no harm but eating a whole cake in a day will . 2. Slee p: Your body demands eight hours of sleep. The healing mechanism that is in your body does not work unless you get enough sleep. Rest is just as important. You need to relax and enjoy things to be mentally and physically healthy. 3. Stress : Stress is rated as a more frequent killer than car crashes or terrorists. Excess stress damages the heart and brain. You lose your ability to be creative due to stress. There are many stress management techniques that work. Pick the method that reduces your stress level and u...

Physical activities such as walking, athletics and games, which may all be grouped as exercises, are important in maintenance of health at all ages for both males and females. Regular exercises are particularly useful for those normally involved in occupations that do not involve much movement like office assistants, administrators, accountants and lawyers among others. Many people are not aware of the benefits that can be drawn from regular exercises. For best results the amount and type of exercise done will depend on the age and even health of the individual. When the right amount and type of exercises are undertaken, all parts of the body work at their best.       7 I mportant of ex ercises  1. By carrying out exercises for a period of time, the muscles become firm in tone, strong and work at maximum efficiency. 2. The heart, whose role is to pump blood round the body, also works more, efficiently. For example, when an individual is r...

If there is an exercise significantly underestimated, it's walking. Many people believe for you to be healthy, you need to follow a dedicated fitness program that is conducive to positive well-being. While gym workouts are beneficial and at times essential, it would benefit you to adopt a mindset where exercise can be performed just about anywhere, and not exclusively in the confines of an athletic facility. That's why you should start walking if you haven't already. Walk daily if you can. If you need further convincing as to why you should be walking daily, here are four good reasons for you to think about...    Four Reasons Why You Should Walk Daily 1 . Walking improves your mental health : Not only does walking enhance your mood, but it also energizes you. Exercise brings about the release of endorphins, which boosts your mood while helping relieve stress and anxiety. Additionally, with increased circulation your blood can deliver more oxygen and nutrient...