A physician at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI), Dr Opeyemi Abioye, has admonished journalists to take their health issues seriously by undergoing regular medical checks.
Giving a health talk as part of activities marking the 2022 NUJ Press Week in Ado-Ekiti, Dr Abioye enjoined journalists to engage in regular sexual activities with their spouses, saying it helps the heart to regulate blood and release endorphins and burn calories.
While urging the pen pushers to shun alcohol consumption, Abioye said the latest research has revealed that the beverage has no known health benefits.
The physician also prescribed Diet Exercise Drug (DED), which will propel them to engage in deliberate physical exercise rather than focusing on taking drugs.
Abioye equally implored journalists to ensure that the source of their water is protected from contamination, to avoid waterborne diseases.
He noted that consuming foods that are rich in vitamins and protein would help to regulate their blood pressure and blood sugar, advocating regular check-ups.
“Recent research has shown that alcohol is of no benefit, stop taking it. However, it can be moderate because too much of everything is bad.
“Also, make sure you have regular sex; about three to four times a week. Endorphins are released during sex, which makes one feel good and burn calories.
“Engage in Diet Exercise Drug (DED), which enables you to engage in deliberate physical exercise rather than focusing on taking drugs.
“Eat food that are rich in vitamins like Orange, Watermelon and make sure you take them in moderation.
“Make sure you give yourself adequate sleep. Come to the clinic and check your blood pressure and sugar level regularly for monitoring and management of your health.
“Know the source of the water you are taking, and make sure the source of the water is protected from contamination to avoid waterborne disease that carries bacteria, viruses and fungi,” he said.