Nsisong Asanga

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Harvard-Trained Freelance Health Writer, Editor & Physician ✍️ AARP, Yahoo, WebMD, VeryWell, Healthline, Health,l Parents, SELF, Sleepopolis, Wanderlust,

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12 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight in a Calorie Deficit

Aug 29, 2024 | honehealth.com | Sydney Bueckert |Cedrina Calder |Rebekah Harding |Nsisong Asanga

You’ve heard it a million times: Eat fewer calories, lose weight. But what if you’re in a calorie deficit—consuming fewer calories than you’re burning—and still not losing? Haters will say you aren’t actually in a calorie deficit. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance this is true, says registered dietitian Brittany Werner, M.S., R.D.N. “Most people drastically underestimate the amount of calories they consume each day.
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Jun 14, 2024 | parents.com | Nsisong Asanga

Title:Physician, Editor, and Freelance WriterEducation:University of Calabar, Ahmadu Bello UniversityLocation:Austin, Texas Nsisong Asanga is a physician, writer, and editor. Her work has been published on WebMD, Amerisleep, VeryWell Health, and other platforms. She has more than fifteen years of experience. Family means belonging. It means home. It means a place were you are with your people no matter what. Nsisong Asanga has a master's degree in public health.
Nsisong Asanga - Amerisleep

Jun 14, 2024 | amerisleep.com | Nsisong Asanga

ExperienceNsisong Asanga is a physician, field epidemiologist, and writing consultant. With her medical background and extensive experience in epidemiology, Nsisong brings a unique perspective to health-related content. Her ability to create tailored content solutions for brands and individuals showcases her expertise in delivering accurate and authoritative information. Connect with Nsisong Asanga:
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Jun 14, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nsisong Asanga

Paxlovid helps prevent severe illness from COVID. Why don't more people take it? Not sure if you should take Paxlovid or when to take it? Does it help prevent long COVID? Experts clear up the confusion.
How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less unpleasant

Jun 7, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nsisong Asanga

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also cancers. That’s thanks in part to colonoscopies, which is a procedure where doctors use a probe to look into your large intestines. A colonoscopy is considered the best way to screen for colon cancer because it allows doctors to remove polyps — small growths in the colon — before they potentially turn cancerous.
How to make your colonoscopy prep more effective and less unpleasant

Jun 7, 2024 | flipboard.com | Nsisong Asanga

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How to Increase Sperm Count

Jun 3, 2024 | birdandbe.com | Nsisong Asanga

In theory, you need just one sperm cell (and a good-quality egg) to make a baby, but in practice? You need at least 15 million sperm cells to get pregnant without intervention successfully (and they also need to have good motility and healthy DNA). That’s a lot of sperm. With up to 50% of infertility cases being linked to male-factor issues, you might be wondering about your own sperm health—and whether you can increase sperm count. Fortunately, your sperm count can be improved.
No One Seems to Know Why Black Women Are Plagued with Fibroids. Here's What We Can Say for Sure

May 27, 2024 | atlantablackstar.com | Nsisong Asanga

Fibroids usually start after puberty. Most women are diagnosed with them between 18 and 50 years but some cases happen earlier than that. Older research showed that Black women were 10 percent more likely to have fibroids than white women by age 50 (80 percent versus 70 percent). But we don’t know why the numbers are different. There have been limited studies looking into the reasons for this difference. One problem is that Black women aren’t adequately recruited into scientific research.
Norovirus: An Old Virus Seeking New Public Health Actions

May 3, 2024 | infectioncontroltoday.com | Nsisong Asanga

First identified by Albert Kapikian and colleagues in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1972, Norovirus continues to cause infections and disease outbreaks in the US over 50 years later.1 It is the most common cause of epidemic gastroenteritis, causing 19 to 21 million cases per year, and is responsible for 2.27 million outpatient visits, 465,000 emergency room trips, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 900 yearly deaths.2 The virus is particularly dangerous in children under 5 years, adults over 85, and...
The healing power of music evokes memories for every age — Medicinal Media

Apr 30, 2024 | medicinal-media.org | Nsisong Asanga

Another small study among older adults testing the effects of music on brain function found music improved their memory and gray matter. By following the older adults over six months, the researchers observed that those who actively listened to music and made music had less of the brain shrinking usually accompanied by age. They also noted improvements in sleep. Other studies have shown that music also has benefits for people living with dementia.