The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to criticisms trailing his recent pronouncement on steps being taken by the government to discourage the production of Nigerian movies and music outside the country.
In a chat with PREMIUM TIMES, on Sunday, he said it was to tackle the exploitation of perceived loopholes in the Nigerian Broadcasting Code, NBC.
“The NBC code today as it stands has been exploited and not defined and that’s why movies being directed by Nigerians with Nigerian actors, actresses can be shot in South Africa and then brought back to be consumed in Nigeria.
All we are saying is that we are going to amend the code in a manner that it will not be possible for you to exploit any loophole there to go and shoot outside Nigeria film, music or programs that are meant to be consumed in Nigeria,” Mr. Mohammed said.
Mr. Mohammed on Saturday said the government had taken steps to get the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, NBC to put an end to the trend of producing Nigerian music, movie and programs abroad.
This however drew criticism from Nigerians who asked the minister to address the issue of government officials going for medical treatment abroad first before sanitising the movie industry.
However, the minister said the government had no ill-feeling in its move to dissuade Nigerian films from being produced abroad.
“It is not directed at any particular incident, every country should respect the local industry of other countries.
For example, in Ghana they introduced a law today that demands visiting actors to pay a thousand dollars to the government coffers while visiting directors and producers pay 5,000 dollars.
We must create an enabling environment and also generate revenue from our creative industry. The argument is simple, when you go to shoot a film offshore, you use the work force of that country to develop the capacity of that country and you improve the economy of that country and that is what we are trying to do here.”
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to criticisms trailing his recent pronouncement on steps being taken by t...
This was confirmed in a statement during a condolence visit to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over the death of Maitama Sule. According to a report by Premium Times, Tinubu said: “Although I am not the spokesperson of the president and I am also not in the presidential team, the president is healing very fast and God willing, he is coming back very soon.”
On the ongoing power tussle between Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and the Nigerian Senate, Tinubu said: “I had been there before and what is happening is a normal interface, it is normal in democracy. The Executive has its role and the Legislature has its own role, they should work for the betterment of the country.”
Meanwhile, Senator Shehu Sani has called on Nigerians who have gone to court to compel the Senate president to set up a panel over the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw their case. President Buhari’s absence from the country to the UK for medical treatment has spurred criticism in the country with many calling for his resignation.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senator in a facebook post urged those people taking legal action to withdraw their case.
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This was confirmed in a statement during a condolence visit to Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, over the death of Maitama Sule. Acco...
Just because your workout’s done doesn’t mean your work is over. Half the battle of a results-driven fitness routine takes place after you rack your weights and hang up your running shoes.
You see, your standard 45-minute training regimen isn’t when changes actually take place (at least, not directly). As you exercise, you place stress on your body’s systems — your lungs, heart and muscles all cry out, “Holy moly, what are you doing to me?” as you work to get over that hill or through your final set.
This stress is actually damage (which sounds terrible, I know), but as your body repairs the microtears you’ve incurred in your muscles, it builds itself back better and stronger, more capable of handling the same level of stress the next time you hit the gym. It’s this 24- to 48-hour recovery period post-workout when your body experiences actual changes. Make sure you’re not selling your workouts short by skimping out on (arguably) the most important part — recovery.
1. Stretch
Flexibility is one of the five components of fitness and should therefore be considered every bit as important as your “main” workout. By adding a five- to 10-minute full-body stretching routine to the end of your workout, you’ll take advantage of your already warm, pliable muscles, making it easier to increase flexibility and maintain or improve range of motion.
In turn, when you’re able to move your joints through their full range of motion, you’ll be less likely to experience an injury or chronic pain, two vital factors for maintaining a consistent workout regimen.
2. Foam roll
Everyone should want to foam roll, just because it feels so stinkin’ good, but it’s especially important after a workout because it’s like a low-cost sports massage. By rolling across a foam roller, you can target the muscles you’ve just worked, increasing blood flow and decreasing the likelihood of developing myofascial adhesions — potentially painful areas where connective tissue becomes “glued” together and limits or alters a muscle’s ability to contract. As Sarah Jane Parker, an ACSM-certified personal trainer explains, “Foam rolling keeps your fascia and tendons flexible and elastic.” Like stretching, this helps keep you healthy and capable of continuing to see results.
3. Shower off
Or if you can’t make time for a full shower, at least take a couple of seconds to towel off with a wet wipe. If you skip the wash-down and allow your sweat to dry on your skin, you’re basically turning your body into a petri dish for bacterial growth (more than it already is). This is especially concerning if you experienced any chafing during your workout (around your sports bra and between your thighs are the primary culprits), because even microtears of the skin can leave you open to staph infections and other bacterial illnesses.
4. Rehydrate
If your workout involved heavy breathing and buckets of sweat (or even if it didn’t), you need to grab a bottle of H2O to rehydrate after your sweat sesh. Water is the medium in which all your body’s processes take place. If you don’t drink water post-workout, your metabolism won’t work at full capacity, and you’re bound to feel sluggish and fog-brained.
Most college and pro athletes aren’t even allowed to participate in their next practice if they fail to rehydrate properly after a workout. If you return to exercise while still dehydrated, it can leave you open to heat-related illness and potential injury, not to mention poor performance.
5. Eat a snack
Ladies, if you forget everything else I’m telling you now, remember this: A post-workout snack is beyond important when it comes to exercise recovery and muscular development. (And no, I’m not talking about developing big, bulky muscles — just getting those svelte, strong arms you’ve been craving.)
Consuming a post-workout snack within 60 minutes of your fitness routine helps restore muscle glycogen — the source of energy your body taps into when exercising — essentially helping you to recover for your next workout. At the same time, a well-planned snack can put you into a state of positive nitrogen balance, which is the optimal state to grow muscle.
The key here is to make sure you’re consuming a snack that delivers a balance of carbohydrates and complete proteins to ensure you’re getting the right allotment of amino acids for muscle repair and growth. A few possible snacks include:
A big glass of chocolate milk
A bowl of cereal with milk or soy milk
Celery sticks or an apple with peanut butter
Yogurt mixed with berries and nuts (or you could grab a Yoplait Plentà Greek Yogurt — it comes with whole grain oats, flax and pumpkin seeds already mixed in)
Half a whole-wheat pita filled with tuna salad
More: What to eat before and after a workout
6. Compress
Go ahead and throw on those compression leggings after a tough workout. While they may not be the most effective way to recover from exercise, studies have shown that they’re a more effective recovery method than passive rest, not to mention that wearing compression garments post-exercise can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, which in my book makes them pretty cool.
7. Get some rest
Between the sheets is where the magic happens. Rest and recovery literally take place while you’re resting. During sleep, your body is able to reset itself, engage in muscular repair and assimilate new experiences to enhance neural pathways for future bouts of exercise. Skimping on sleep after a workout is like paying for a full burrito and being OK with the restaurant serving you half. No one should ever be OK with half a burrito.
Source: Foxnews
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Wimbledon legend Boris Becker lost a huge part of his £100million fortune in dubious investments in Nigerian oil firms, German news magazine Der Spiegel, reports.
Citing documents from soccer whistleblowing platform Football Leaks, Der Spiegel, said Becker struck the deal in 2013, which contributed to his recent bankruptcy.
The magazine said the ‘mega-deal’ was brokered by a Canadian firm and a Nigerian employee of Becker. It said documents show that in July 2013 Becker held shares in an oil and petrol firm in Nigeria.
But the investments tanked and last month he was declared bankrupt. John Briggs, Becker’s lawyer, told the London court: ‘He is not a sophisticated individual when it comes to finances.’
Becker, now 49, was once estimated to be worth upwards of £100million. He was declared bankrupt over undisclosed sums owed to London-based private bankers Arbuthnot Latham & Co since 2015. Remaining assets will be disposed of to pay creditors.
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Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is being investigated for a series of multi-billion dollar fraud and money laundering offences in Nigeria, the U.K and America has threatened to squeal on his co-conspirators, Kola Aluko and Jide Omokore.
Mrs. Alison-Madueke explosive comment is contained in a recorded conversation recovered by investigators probing the corruption allegations against the former minister.
Details of the conversations have now been filed as part of a civil complaint by the U.S Department of Justice (DoJ) seeking the forfeiture of over $144m slush fund.
In the conversation with Mr Aluko recorded by herself on May 14, 2014, a clearly angry Mrs Alison-Madueke, admitted to helping his co-conspirators secure the multi-billion dollars Strategic Alliance Agreements (SAAs) deals.
In the recorded conversation, Mrs Alison-Madueke, in response to speculations that Mr Aluko was going to blackmail her, threatened to spill the beans. She said she was ready to reveal to Nigerians all that happened and was ready to follow Messrs Aluko and Omokore to jail.
“I said tell him [i.e., ALUKO] to bring everything out, and then you know what will happen? No problem, I will be happy to escort all of you to jail along with myself. I said, in fact, you’ll be shocked by what I will do. Because when it comes to that, I will come out and tell the Nigerian people this is what happened. Oh, yes, I will blame myself, but it [INAUDIBLE] place and everything. Anything they want to say, I am happy to go.But I will come out openly and say it so that they can judge me openly. And then all of us go and sit on the gate. Let us see who survived [INAUDIBLE], me or you,” she said.
Mrs Alison-Madueke also acknowledged that the furniture she was given by the duo of Messrs Aluko and Omokore was not worth more than $4million. “The furniture they gave me didn’t come to more than four million dollars, altogether. [INAUDIBLE] it is truth. I was with [INAUDIBLE],” she admitted.
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is being investigated for a series of multi-billion dollar fraud and money laundering...
Do you think you can’t change or control your chances of having a stroke? Think again. If you are at high risk of stroke, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you are locked into a fate of having a stroke. In fact, the most common stroke risk factors are reversible, and you can virtually blot out your predisposition to having a stroke by adopting a few simple lifestyle habits or with a little help from modern medical management.
In the past, people were labeled as ‘unhealthy’ or ‘high stroke risk.’ But those labels don’t have to define you anymore. Scientific evidence clearly shows that if you are susceptible to stroke, you can literally rewind the damage incurred by years of bad health and harmful habits by using these important strategies.
1. Repair Vascular Disease
Slowly progressive disease of the blood vessels in the brain, the neck or the heart is the root cause of most strokes. How would you know if you have vascular disease? Most people don’t. However, your blood vessels can actually heal and repair if you take the necessary steps to help them recover. Those steps are covered throughout the rest of this list.
2. Control Your Diabetes
Improved diabetes management is one of the most amazing feats of modern medicine. Your primary care physician can determine whether you have diabetes during a routine check up.
What if you have diabetes?
People living with diabetes run marathons, fly planes and climb mountains. Poorly controlled diabetes, however, leads to a lifetime of disease and disability and is one of the leading risk factors of stroke
3. Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure
Too many people do not even know that they have hypertension.
Don’t be one of those people. Get your blood pressure checked, and, if it is high, adapt your diet and take the medication prescribed by your doctor to get your blood pressure to a normal range. Hypertension is a controllable medical condition. But, uncontrolled hypertension damages the inner lining of blood vessels and restricts their elasticity, making them prone to stroke-causing blood clots.
4. Get Medical Attention for Your Heart Disease
If you have an irregular heartbeat or if you have heart weakness, valve disease or cardiovascular disease, you need to take the steps to get care for your heart condition. You most likely would not know if you have any of these heart problems unless you get a physical. Most people who are living with undiagnosed heart disease only notice mild shortness of breath or fatigue and some people with heart disease don’t notice any symptoms until it is almost too late to take care of things. Treat yourself to a yearly physical so your doctor can catch problems such as heart disease while it is still early.
5. Discontinue Drugs
Drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine are intensely addictive and notoriously difficult to stop. However, the use of these potent drugs of abuse can cause a sudden stroke, even if you have already used these drugs without getting sick.
Because a stroke is life threatening and potentially severely disabling, the arduous process of detox and rehab is well worth it.
6. Stop Smoking
No smoker wants to hear this. But the good news is that if you stop smoking, the damaging effects of smoking actually reverse. The longer you wait until you stop smoking, the longer it takes to repair the harmful toll smoking takes on your body. Your blood vessels need to heal after years of injury from smoking. The healing takes time and it can’t start until you stop exposing your body to the harmful toxins of cigarette smoke.
7. Get Your Blood Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels to Normal
High blood cholesterol and fat such as triglycerides come form 2 sources- through your diet and your body’s own production of fats and cholesterol.
Changing your diet is enough to lower those levels for some people, while medication may be necessary for other individuals. Find out if your levels are high and take action to get them to normal. Decreasing your blood levels of cholesterol and fat is an achievable goal that cuts your stroke risk.
8. Adopt a Stroke Prevention Diet
It is not completely understood why processed foods can lead to a stroke. But it is known that consuming fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, protein and fiber can reduce your risk of stroke.
Swapping out fresh foods for packaged junk food is a challenge. Junk food is convenient, doesn’t spoil easily and provides quick satisfaction. So, the only way to switch over to more fresh food is to do so deliberately. Adjust your shopping and your daily habits with these strategies for healthier eating.
9. Get Physically Active
If you aren’t one of those people who is always motivated to strive for more and more challenging exercise, you aren’t alone! Overall, people are leading a more sedentary lifestyle than ever before. After all, you can do practically anything without even getting up from your computer or phone. Getting up and getting moving doesn’t have to be hard. Start with some of these simple ways to get started building up a healthy level of physical activity.
10. Manage Your Stress Level
Stress due to your day-to-day life increases your risk of stroke. Reducing stress requires taking action to reduce the cause of stress- a terrible job or a bad relationship. But sometimes, due to the complicated circumstances of life, you may need to work on altering your response to stress if you are in unchangeable situation.
Severe stress, the kind that causes PTSD, also increases the chances of having a stroke. No one can change the past, but you can work on preventing your future from being defined by your past.
Stroke risk factors, whether due to inherited physical factors or to harmful lifestyle habits, can be changed to substantially decrease your risk of stroke, which can increase your life by an expected 12 1/2 years.
Source: Verywell
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Two popular Nigerian actors, Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, and Odunlade Adekola were attacked by armed robbers on Saturday night.
According to PremiumTimes, they were returning from a show in Ijebu-Ode, when their cars ran into the armed robbers who had laid siege along Ilishan-Sagamu road.
Mr Latin narrated the ordeal to PT on Sunday. “We left Ijebu-Ode after the show and heading to Abeokuta, when at about 7.30 p.m. we ran into the armed robbers already stationed themselves on the road,” he said.
The actor explained that Odunlade was driving ahead of his car when he sighted the road block by the bandits. Odunlade attempted to make a detour, but the bandits rained bullets on the tyres forcing the car to a halt, he explained.
Mr Latin, who drove in his Toyota Camry behind Odunlade’s Toyota Avensis, said he and his colleague, alongside some of their aides, had to abandon their vehicles and run into the bush.
He said they were in the bush for almost two hours, while the bandits ransacked their vehicles, carting away valuables including money and mobile phones.
“We took to our heels as the robbers pursued us with guns.
We were in the bush for about two hours, before we later regained freedom after the robbers left the scene,” Mr Latin stated. He said some vigilante members later came to their rescue and they were taken to Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu for medical treatment.
Two popular Nigerian actors, Bolaji Amusan, popularly called Mr Latin, and Odunlade Adekola were attacked by armed robbers on Saturday night...
The FG has revealed that it has engaged the services of asset tracing-companies to investigate the tax payment status of 150 firms/individuals in order to expose tax defaulters.
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, made this known in Lagos revealing that the investigators would rely on information derived from BVN, records of property ownership, records of foreign exchange allocation, and records of company ownership from the CAC, among others, to ascertain the income status of the companies or individuals vis-a-vis their lifestyle.
She added that findings from these statistics would be computed, and compared with how much tax the person/company is paying to know if the right taxes are being paid or not.
“You can register a high-end car. It tells me something about your income. So we look at your tax returns. If you registered Mercedes E-Class and you are paying N100,000 tax, then something is wrong. Those are red flags. We now have the capacity to assess people accurately.
No one would be left out in the campaign to enlarge the tax net as the response being received so far showed that people are embracing the tax policy.
Some beggars are earning millions, and the government would even look at their lifestyles and tax them because even proceeds from begging are taxable. You are supposed to pay taxes even if your means of income is begging.
We are trying to build an economy where we have oil and other things. It is going to be oil plus and wider economy. Tax is a matter of law and Nigerians should continue to pay.
The resources will be used judiciously because when people pay taxes, they get involved. When people do not pay taxes, when you call for budget meetings, they will not come.
But when they pay their taxes, if the government says these are the projects we want to execute on the budget, people will show up because they have contributed to the tax revenues,” she said.
The FG has revealed that it has engaged the services of asset tracing-companies to investigate the tax payment status of 150 firms/individua...
Whether you live in Lagos or you are just visiting on a weekend, there are a lot of fun activities to immerse yourself in and great destinations to visit that are both affordable and truly exciting.
While the general feel is that Lagos is an expensive city, the truth is that several places to visit in the city offer more value to visitors than they actually charge. If you know where to look, you’ll get to enjoy all the goodies. We’re hoping that this guide will be your map of gems to visit and things to do in Lagos.
- “Owambe”
Owambe – a yoruba slang that means party is one of the things that people In Lagos live for. Free food, towering head gears, great music, dance, and selfies – what’s not to like? Although not statistically proven, Lagos probably has the highest number of wedding ceremonies and other such parties on weekends. Whether you are invited or not, if you wear the right clothes and smile and nod confidently, you’ll enjoy a free meal and a great spectacle.
If you are looking for stuff to do on a weekend in Lagos, or just out to meet new people, scroll through your contact list and you’ll be sure to find a friend who’s hosting one every weekend. If you don’t have a friend hosting, well, you can just don an ankara, smile, nod, and enjoy your weekend.
- Go to a Tech event
Lagos is the technological hub of Nigeria, on a good day, you can even say West Africa. As a result of that, the various tech communities that make up this giant hub host several meet-ups and conferences that fill up most weekends. If you’re a geek, mildly curious, or just interested in tech, then a quick internet search on tech events scheduled for any weekend will almost always yield satisfying results.
- Clubbing:
Lagos has some of the best night clubs you can find anywhere. Young Lagosians party hard and the top club destinations are clubs like Quilox, Escape, and 57. Several hotels also have great and popular night clubs. A couple of them are listed here; Villa Angelia, Lekki Suites, Regent Luxury, Lagos Oriental.
- Paintballing
Paintballing lets you unleash the child in you, an opportunity to play out your favourite action movie scenes and shoot toy guns at your worst enemies or villains. You don’t need to be an expert strategist, all you need are friends, paintballs and gear, and there you go, it’s fun time! If you and friends are looking for a fun, action-packed activity, try paintballing at the Rink owned by Hard Rock.
- African shrine
You might have heard about the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his legendary Afrikan shrine. So why not check it out? You get to see another part of Lagos, feel the afrobeat culture and the music. Every Saturday night, you get to watch a live performance of Seun Kuti, as he brings afrobeat back to life. A word of caution though; this place is not for the fainthearted, be prepared to be overwhelmed.
- Visit Beaches
Let the cool waves of the salty water wash over you this weekend. Don’t miss out on horseback riding and evenings with sands between your toes. There are lots of beaches you can visit, from the most popular Bar-beach and Elegushi to Lekki, Ilashe, or Coconut beach (Badagry). Lekki Leisure Lake is also a good place to spend your weekend. The artificial beach resort is a nice place to relax under the sun in Lagos. Jet skiing, boat rides, quad bike riding, and the list of fun activities you get are endless. Let’s not forget the great food available at the bar.
- Visit the Jazz Hole
If you love good jazz music, books and African artwork, then this is the place for you. Enjoy a relaxing day at the Jazz hole, and you can purchase your favourite albums and books there too. The place is located at 168 Awolowo road, Ikoyi. There is also a snack bar available there where you can get delicacies to nibble on while you enjoy the music.
- Visit the museums
If you are interested in exploring Nigeria’s history and art, then you should consider visiting museums in Lagos. Outside of the things you get to learn, these museums also make for an escape from Lagos’ hustle and bustle offering a quiet space to appreciate the pleasures of art.
In Lagos, two museums stand out – The Muson Centre at Onikan, and the Kalakuta Museum, the former home of the music icon – Fela Kuti. Usually, you pay an entry fee before being admitted into these museums.
For visitors from outside Lagos, here are a couple of good hotels close to these museums where you can lodge as you enjoy your visits;Somitel Hotels, Trinity Suites, Vantage Beach Hotel, Crown Edge Hotels.
- Lekki Conservation Centre
For the natural lovers in our midst, the Lekki Conservation Centre is a great place to explore and get in touch with mother earth. Amazingly, it’s still standing intact since its establishment in 1990. Walk down the monkey bridge through the savannah, pose with the pride peacocks or have a picnic under the big huts.
- Visit Hard Rock Cafe
American culture enthusiasts celebrated when Hard Rock Cafe hot Lagos. Treat yourself to delicious steaks and burgers, or dip yourself in the cafe’s pool. There are also live performances to be on the lookout for on its large stage.
If you’re visiting the conservation centre or the cafe, here are a list of decent and affordable hotels where you can lodge De Lawrence Court, Hotel Lawa, Landmark Hotel, and Maidaville Hotels.
If you live in Lagos, it can be very stressful during the week, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t treat yourself to affordable,relaxing and enjoyable weekends. For visitors or tourists from outside Lagos, the state offers a plethora of amazing destinations that are worthy of visit.
Author: Jogbojogbo Abdul
Whether you live in Lagos or you are just visiting on a weekend, there are a lot of fun activities to immerse yourself in and great destina...
Sleep Apnea
When your snoring is broken up by pauses in your breathing, your brain may not be getting enough oxygen. It will send signals to your blood vessels and heart to work harder to keep blood flow going. This raises your risk for high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, strokes, and heart failure. Fortunately, sleep apnea is treatable.
Yellow-orange bumpy rash
Extremely high triglyceride levels can make your skin break out around the knuckles of your fingers and toes and on your bottom. A lot of these fats in your blood may play a role in hardening your arteries, and high numbers are often related to other conditions that put you at risk for heart disease and strokes, too.
Poor grip strength
The strength of your hand may tell you something about the strength of your heart. Research suggests the ability to squeeze something well means a lower risk of heart disease. If it’s hard for you to grasp an object, odds are higher that you have or could develop problems. (But improving your grip strength alone won’t necessarily make your heart healthier.)
Dark spot under nails
If you haven’t banged or hurt your finger or toe recently, little dots of blood trapped under your nail could point to an infection in the lining of your heart or valves, called endocarditis. You can also get these blood specks when you have diabetes, and people with that condition are two to four times more likely to have heart disease and strokes.
Dizziness
Lightheadedness is often a direct result of something wrong with your heart because it isn’t pumping enough blood to your brain. Dizziness could be a symptom of an abnormal rhythm, called an arrhythmia. Heart failure, meaning the weakening of the muscle, can also make you unsteady. Feeling woozy is one of the many lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack, too.
Sexual Problems
Some troubles in the bedroom could mean you have heart disease and a greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. Men with erectile dysfunction may have circulation problems related to high blood pressure or narrow arteries from cholesterol buildup. These blood-flow problems can also lessen a woman’s libido and ability to enjoy sex.
Skin color changes
Blue or gray fingers and toes could be from poor circulation of oxygen-rich blood, often due to a heart defect you were born with or narrowed or blocked blood vessels. A lacy, mottled, purple pattern shows up when bits of built-up cholesterol plaques break off, then get stuck in small blood vessels. You might get bloody splotches just under the skin on the inside of your hands and the soles of your feet when you have endocarditis.
Bleeding gums
Experts don’t totally understand the link between gum disease and heart disease. But studies suggest that bleeding, swollen, or tender gums may lead to trouble with your ticker. One theory is that bacteria from your gums gets into your bloodstream and sets off inflammation in your heart. Having gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss, may also raise your chances of a stroke.
Dark, velvety skin patches
You may find these thick spots, called acanthosis nigricans, in skin folds and creases such as your neck, armpits, and groin when your body has trouble using the hormone insulin. The patches could have skin tags, too. If you aren’t being treated for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes, see your doctor for help controlling your blood sugar and protecting your heart.
Trouble breathing
Feeling short of breath can be a symptom of heart failure, an abnormal heart rhythm, or a heart attack. Tell your doctor if you struggle to catch your breath after doing things that used to be easy for you, or if it’s hard to breathe while lying down. Have chest pain, too? Call emergency.
Swelling in lower legs
It happens when you stand or sit for a long time, and it’s also common during pregnancy. Fluid build-up can also stem from heart failure and poor circulation in your legs. Swollen legs could be from a clot that’s blocking the return of blood from your lower limbs to your heart. Call your doctor right away if swelling comes on suddenly.
Fatigue
Don’t always chalk up it up to poor sleep. Heart failure can leave you tired and drained, because the muscle no longer pumps well enough to meet your body’s needs. Watch for other symptoms, such as coughing and swelling, too, since feeling wiped out and weak can be a warning sign of many different conditions, including anemia, cancer, or even depression.
Source: WebMD
Sleep Apnea When your snoring is broken up by pauses in your breathing, your brain may not be getting enough oxygen. It will send signals ...