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Joan Oyiela

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Why malaria in pregnancy is often mistaken for routine fatigue

By Joan Oyiela Apr. 30, 2026

Emotional struggle of waiting for a second pregnancy

Building a family is often imagined as a linear journey, but for many couples, that path takes an unexpected turn after the first child

By Joan Oyiela May. 2, 2026

How digestive health shapes your mood and mental clarity

We often only think about gut health when bloating or discomfort hits, but this complex system quietly influences everything from your hormones to your overall well-being

By Joan Oyiela May. 5, 2026

How digestive health shapes your mood and mental clarity

We often only think about gut health when bloating or discomfort hits, but this complex system quietly influences everything from your hormones to your overall well-being

By Joan Oyiela May. 5, 2026

Quiet strength of mothers raising kids with special needs

Motherhood often looks different from what is expected and for many women, it becomes a journey shaped by constant care and adjustment

By Joan Oyiela May. 16, 2026

Quiet strength of mothers raising kids with special needs

When your body feels off and no one can explain why

Not every health issue is obvious. Some build quietly over time, affecting energy, mood and everyday life in ways that are often misunderstood or ignored entirely

By Joan Oyiela May. 23, 2026

When your body feels off and no one can explain why

Behind every premature baby is an exhausted, worried parent

Every expectant mother hopes to leave the hospital with a healthy baby. But for some, the joy of childbirth is often replaced by the beeping of monitors and the hum of incubators

By Joan Oyiela May. 27, 2026

Behind every premature baby is an exhausted, worried parent

Perimenopause: Why am I crying, tired and wide awake at 3 AM?

What many women dismiss as stress, burnout or exhaustion could actually be early signs of perimenopause quietly affecting the body and mind

By Joan Oyiela May. 30, 2026

Perimenopause: Why am I crying, tired and wide awake at 3 AM?

Why teen vaping is smarter, sleeker and more dangerous

From vape pens to nicotine devices disguised as highlighters and ordinary pens, health experts warn that the tobacco industry is reinventing itself to attract a younger generation

By Joan Oyiela Jun. 2, 2026

Why teen vaping is smarter, sleeker and more dangerous

Don't ignore that joint pain, it could be arthritis

Arthritis often starts subtly; morning stiffness or joint aches that are mistaken for fatigue or ageing, but can worsen over time, affecting movement, sleep and quality of life

By Joan Oyiela Jun. 3, 2026

Don't ignore that joint pain, it could be arthritis

Therapy culture: Are we healing or over-diagnosing our emotions?

Mental health terms are everywhere today, but their growing popularity is raising important questions about meaning and misuse

By Joan Oyiela Jun. 13, 2026

Therapy culture: Are we healing or over-diagnosing our emotions?

Navigating fatherhood, five must-know tips for first time dads

First-time fathers face sleepless nights, learning curves and emotional shifts. Experts stress presence over perfection, teamwork with partners, early bonding and prioritising mental wellbeing.

By Joan Oyiela Jun. 20, 2026