by Doctor Abi | Dec 14, 2023 | Health
“Happy birthday. Age gracefully” is a popular greeting people bestow on others celebrating their 40th birthday and up. A friend once told me that she dislikes this greeting because it sounds like an admonishment. To her, it sounded more like, “Now... 
by Doctor Abi | Nov 27, 2023 | Inspiration, Nutrition, Other
Did you know that an average American consumes about 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving? In fact, some researchers estimate the number of calories consumed during Thanksgiving dinner to be closer to 6,300 calories! Thanksgiving is always a great time to show gratitude... 
by Doctor Abi | Nov 5, 2023 | Fitness, Health
Yesterday, I received a call from my 80-year-old dad, who proudly informed me that he now exercises for 20 minutes every morning! So, I asked him what kind of exercises he does. He replied, “Oh no, I don’t jump, dance, or lift iron like you, but I do my stretch... 
by Doctor Abi | Oct 22, 2023 | Health, Inspiration
Recently, a close friend shared with me how being hopeful is helping her deal with her chronic illness. My friend, who is also a medical professional, understands the severity of her illness and her prognosis. Yet, she chooses to keep hope alive. My friend and I will... 
by Doctor Abi | Oct 1, 2023 | Health, Inspiration
Last month, my older sister celebrated her 50th birthday. It was a week-long affair that started with a girls-only cruise and ended with a grand party, Nigerian style. Interestingly, until a couple of months ago, my sister was adamant about not celebrating this...