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Fertility refers to people's ability to reproduce by natural means. Male infertility is when a man has a poor chance of getting a woman pregnant. It usually depends on the quality of his sperm cells. It affects many men in the world. However, several reasons are attached to a male's infertility and this may depend on genetics, general health, fitness, diseases and dietary contaminants. Additionally, a healthy lifestyle and diet are important. Some foods and nutrients are associated with greater fertility benefits than others. Below is a list of foods which have a wide range of health benefits, including the ability to increase the sperm counts: D-Aspartic Acid Supplements:  One study in healthy men aged 27–37 examined the effects of taking D-aspartic acid supplements for 12 days ( 6 ). It found that 20 out of the 23 men taking D-aspartic acid had higher testosterone levels at the end of the study, with an average increase of 42%. Walnuts:  Wa...

Snakes Snakes are venomous reptiles if bitten can lead to death. They feed mainly on rodents. They can enter residential area searching for cooler place and their preys. They usually stay in burrows abandoned by rodents and dark places. Natural Preventive & Control Measures of Snakes 1. Onion, Garlic and Salt Take five onion or garlic or a mixture of the two. Make paste out of it and then mix it with some salt. Sprinkle it in those areas where you suspect snakes can come from. 2. Pets Dogs and cats are natural enemies of snakes. They can help to repel snakes from your house. They attack snake the moment they sense it around the house in other to protect themselves and their owner. Snakes of any size will naturally want to avoid these pets. 3. Use of Tiles Tiles floor are slippery and so it makes it difficult for snakes to move on it. Tiles are life threatening to snakes as they won’t be able to run away if they feel threatened. 4. Practice good hygiene...

In everyday life, we come across various health hazards which pose serious danger to the victims. Whenever such hazard occur, first thing that comes to mind is what we can easily do to resuscitate the victim. Our research is centered on 4 common health hazards and their first-aid treatments. NOSE BLEEDING A nosebleed, also known as epistaxis, is the common occurrence of bleeding from the nose. It is usually noticed when blood drains out through the nostrils. Sometimes in more severe cases, the blood can come up the nasolacrimal duct and out from the eye. Fresh blood and clotted blood can also flow down into the stomach and cause nausea and vomiting. First Aid Treatment Stop the Bleeding Have the person sit up straight and lean forward slightly.  Don't have the person lie down or tilt the head backward. With thumb and index finger, firmly pinch the nose just below the bone up against the face. Apply pressure for 5 minutes. Time yourself with a clock. If bleedi...

Hypertension  also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. It is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. It is a major cause of premature death worldwide, and usually found in 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women around the low- and medium-income countries. To mitigate the effects of hypertension, we have compiled the following foods which should be avoided at all cost. 1. Energy Drinks Energy drinks contain a lot of caffeine which could skyrocket your blood pressure and take hours to calm.  2. Pizza This food contains a lot of sodium and carbohydrates because it's made of high concentration of cheese and salty tomato sauce. A slice of pizza goes a long way in skyrocketing your blood pressure. 3. Proceesed meats Just like sausages, has high concentration of sodium and saturated fats...