Dr Ochi Igboko, Author at Aro News Online

Dr Ochi Igboko

Healthcare Lessons from the Covid19 Pandemic

Dr Ochi IgbokoDecember 27, 2020

The pandemic has been treated as a societal emergency, as it should continue to be before it can be contained and hopefully, treated and cured. Infectious diseases, especially those like COVID-19, are societal reminders that health and medical research remain as vital as ever. They serve as a reminder that we as a society are...

Social media and your mental health

Dr Ochi IgbokoJanuary 23, 2020

Kristen had a falling out with friends, and now it hurts to see them on Facebook having fun without her. She keeps checking to see what they are up to, though she knows it upsets her. Rick was feeling sad and alone, so he would turn to Instagram to pass time; but this only made...

Cancer

Dr Ochi IgbokoDecember 30, 2019

Overview Cancer is an umbrella term for a large group of diseases caused when abnormal cells divide rapidly, and spread to other tissue and organs. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Cancer Growth and Metastasis In a healthy body, the trillions of cells it’s made of grow and divide,...

PHYSICAL FITNESS AND MENTAL WELLBEING.

Dr Ochi IgbokoAugust 12, 2019

Physical fitness is your ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue. You will earn about the components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility and body composition and why they are important. Physical Fitness We certainly live in the technology age, and the advances we see in technology have simplified many...

Fibroid Overview

Dr Ochi IgbokoFebruary 22, 2019

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer. Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus....

Stomach Ulcers

Dr Ochi IgbokoOctober 20, 2018

Peptic Ulcer Disease is a common chronic disease with periods of activation and remission which depends on your lifestyle. . Ulcers are chronic sores that need to heal. Excessive acid production, spices such as pepper, lime/lemon, stress and many more are indicated as the cause of ulcers, but this is not really so. There are...

Erectile dysfunction (impotence): Overview and facts

Dr Ochi IgbokoJuly 25, 2018

Men have a lot of fears about erectile dysfunction. Fight those fears with facts. Stop worrying and start learning about why men sometimes don’t get erections. What Is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? Erectile dysfunction is when you’re unable to get and maintain an erection. If you have trouble with ED every once in a while, it’s probably...

Secrets to Long Life

Dr Ochi IgbokoFebruary 4, 2018

Luck and genetics play roles in longevity, of course, but you can’t control that. To hike your odds of hitting 100, focus on what you can do. Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviours—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and...

Anti-Aging Guidelines

Dr Ochi IgbokoNovember 18, 2017

The term anti-aging has become somewhat of a buzzword associated with everything from eating antioxidant berries to getting Botox injections. While these things may have their benefits for improving the appearance of wrinkles, don’t be misled. When it comes to anti-aging, it’s all about taking preventive steps and sticking to a strong daily routine –...

Depression

Dr Ochi IgbokoMay 4, 2017

Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It is estimated that depression affects 1 in 20 individuals. People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity....