PCOS is more common than we realize. At least 1 in 10 women suffer from this hormone disorder globally. Yet, as high as 85% of cases still go undiagnosed. As part of our efforts at Healthtracka in raising sufficient awareness about PCOS, we have teamed up with experienced doctors on 12 important PCOS questions and answers every woman should know. Please go through the PCOS questions and answers below and if you have any other questions, you can ask them in the comments. #1 – What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. It is ..read more

While there are many factors that might cause high blood pressure, a review of studies from 2018 indicates that hereditary factors can have a 20–55 percent impact. Many of the genes that can predispose a person to high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke tend to be shared among blood relatives. This post will discuss what to do if you have a family history of heart disease in order to maintain a long and healthy heart. Starting with the basics. High blood pressure is a potentially fatal illness that can harm your heart. Globally, 1 billion people are impacted by it. If unchecked, high blo ..read more

Walking as simple as it sounds can have a very significant effect on your health, especially your heart. Whether it’s a brisk walk or stroll, alone or with friends or family, it is advisable to incorporate walking into your daily life. This article will show you the benefits of walking every day, especially for your physical health. A lot of us due to the nature of activities or our jobs are unable to create time to exercise properly or even prepare healthy home-cooked meals. Stay-at-home jobs being more common these days also contribute to living a sedentary life which can be very dangerous f ..read more

Remote work has almost become the new normal among white-collar employees, especially among tech bros, and as the world continues to settle into the new gig economy. Most people now prefer to take remote jobs which offer a lot of flexibility in terms of work hours among other advantages. At what cost, however? In this article, we shall explore some of the downsides and effects of remote work on your health you should pay full attention to. Despite the advantages that remote working offers such as reduced cost of transportation for employees, more productive hours, reduced cost of rent for offi ..read more

Contraceptives are also called birth control or family planning methods. They help to prevent pregnancy that may occur following sexual intercourse. This article offers extensive information about different birth control methods for men and women. There are different kinds of contraceptives and your choice of contraceptives might depend on a number of factors like; – Your age – How soon you plan to get pregnant – Your relationship status – Your personal preference Contraceptives may be hormonal, barrier, or a combination of both. While many contraceptives are temporary, some are permanent. Bar ..read more

This is one of the most commonly passed around viruses out there, with over 100 variants, but it still ranks among the least talked about, with very little precaution taken against it. This article aims to spotlight the reality of the Human Papilloma Virus, commonly known as HPV, its dangers, and why you need to get HPV test today. What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that’s passed between people through skin-to-skin contact. In other words, it is spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. In fact, HPV infection is the most common sexually tr ..read more

Mood swings are issues that we may all have had to experience at some point in our lives. It can be quite exhausting having to deal with unexplained emotional highs or lows, especially if you are having mood swings on a regular basis. Mood changes can intensify randomly or just before your menstrual cycle begins every month (premenstrual syndrome). Sounds familiar? This article attempts to help you find answers to why you are having these swings on a regular basis.   What are Mood Swings? Mood swings can be defined as an abrupt or unexplainable switch of moods. If you are having mood swin ..read more

Hormone imbalance is an issue many women struggle with without adequate information, which often leads to many other challenges if proper care is not taken. In this article, we will be exploring all you need to know about hormone imbalance and what should be done to manage or overcome it. To understand hormonal imbalance, we need to begin by understanding hormones. What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals that act as messengers in your body. They are secreted by glands and released into the bloodstream. They are then transported by the bloodstream to specific organs where they act to regulate ..read more

PCOS, meaning polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal condition that affects women of childbearing age. Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the main causes of infertility in women of childbearing age. PCOS is diagnosed in one in six infertile Nigerian women. It is a fairly common condition in Nigeria with over 100 thousand cases per year. In this article, we will be looking at the PCOS symptoms and treatment every woman must know. As it is a condition that affects only women, every woman of childbearing age needs to know the symptoms and risk factors for PCOS. This is so it can be diagnosed ..read more

A healthy team is a productive team. One of the biggest motivations for employees across the world is knowing that they work in a company that cares about their health – not just through insurance packages, but also by offering preventive health programs that ensure they never burn out. This is one of the well-kept secrets of companies with high staff retention rates across the world today. They offer corporate health checkup as a perk or added working benefit. Have you been looking for ways to reduce burnout among your staff? Do you want to help them identify possible health issues before the ..read more