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We Are The Best – How Resilience Turned Adversity to Awesomeness at Our Medical School Reunion
Last weekend, we celebrated our 25th year anniversary of graduating from medical school. Who would have guessed that we almost lost all hope ten days before the event? In fact, we seriously entertained the idea of canceling the entire event we had planned over the...
Can Exercise Prolong Your Life?
Can exercise prolong your life? Check out what 100-year-old doctor and professor of nutrition John Scharffenberg had to say about this. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abimbola Odukoya (@doctorabihealth) "If you don't exercise, you are going to die...
The First Step – The Power of Starting Somewhere
Today, I saw a 9-month-old infant take her first step in my pediatric office. If you had heard our happy screams and seen the joy on the faces of the parents and me, you would have thought we had won the lottery. Why were we so happy? Because we know that that single...
Queens Take Action – A Group Health Awareness and Transformation Challenge
Actions Must Follow Decisions Queens Take Action is a story about women, once high school classmates, who are now challenging themselves to improve their health and wellness. "I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." ― Stephen R. Covey....
All Work and No Play
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." This saying, first recorded in 1659, emphasizes the need to balance work and play to avoid burnout and boredom. Studies show that choosing work and achievement at the expense of fun, enjoyment, and freedom does not improve...
7 Lessons from Oprah’s Weight-Loss Journey
Let's hear from her directly before we share these 7 lessons from Oprah's weight-loss journey. "I couldn't work out anymore. I can't climb any faster or run any faster. I was down to eating one meal a day. There is nothing else I can do." – Oprah Winfrey, March 2024....
A Woman’s Place is in the Home
As we celebrate International Women's Day, what do you think about the saying, "A woman's place is in the home"? It's a phrase that's been around for a long time, but what does it really mean? Generally, it means that women should only stay home and cook, clean, and...
What Age is Old? 5 Steps to Staying Forever Young
Many of my friends and former classmates are celebrating their 50th birthdays this year. Fortunately, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms allow us to celebrate their birthdays with them, even if it's only virtually. Common compliments as we all view...
Assalamu Alaikum – Peace Be Unto you: Keep Your Peace to Nurture Your Health
"Assalamu Alaikum" is an Arabic greeting that translates to "Peace be upon you." Muslims commonly use this greeting to wish peace and well-being upon others. However, wishing one another peace is not restricted to Muslims. In fact, after His resurrection, Jesus Christ...
Begin Again – New Year, New Beginnings
Last year, a friend asked me, "How can I get back in shape? I tried exercising, and I failed. Can I do anything else to manage my weight and stay healthy?" And I replied, "You haven't failed at exercising. You only took a break, and you will get back to it." She later...
What is Merry About Christmas?
Have you ever stopped to wonder why we wish one another Merry Christmas? Why do we say merry only at Christmas? After all, we don’t say Merry Birthday or Merry New Year. How did the tradition of Merry Christmas start? The origin of Merry Christmas is not exactly...
Thanksgiving Calories: 4 Do’s and Don’ts After Thanksgiving
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...
Keep Hope Alive
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...
Celebrate Good Times – My Sister’s 50th
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...
When Friends Show Up: The Power of Teamwork
"Friends who support each other conquer the world together." At Dr. Bamie's 50th birthday celebrations last weekend, I experienced first-hand the power of teamwork and the magic we can create when friends show up. When we show up and work together as a team for the...
Can a Formula Prolong your Life?
A few days ago, I saw a video where Singaporean presidential candidate, Ng Kok Song, shared the formula for staying healthy at 75. He said the secret to staying healthy is to protect yourself with these 6 things, with the acronym SHIELD. S - Sleep; H - Handling...
Perfectly Imperfect
Make a list of the things you dislike about yourself. Now, make a list of the things you like about yourself. How many items are on each list? The first list is typically way longer for most women than the second. In fact, a study of 2000 women showed that the average...
Guard your Heart
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life (Proverbs 4:23, NLT). The Bible considers the heart the seat of life or strength. Hence, it represents the mind, soul, or spirit. Everything we do, including our behaviors and emotions, flows...
Who is your Guy?
Who is your guy or your gee? Gee is a Nigerian slang that means tight friend. During my recent spontaneous trip with my medical school classmates, our theme song was “Who is your guy” by Spyro. We unanimously made this our theme song because, 24 years after leaving...
Perfection is Possible: Yes or No?
In college, a few of my friends attended a church that we all regarded as "highly spiritual." For years, the church had a particular slogan, "Perfection is Possible." They had stickers, decals, and posters with this slogan, and they carried them everywhere. Back then,...