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Adeoye Oyewole
I want to develop this discourse by introducing myself as a product of a very rich medical pedigree especially in the area of community medicine. I am a medical graduate of the College of Medicine of the University of Ilorin which at the time was relatively young but boisterous with strong emphasis and customisation of her curriculum in the direction of community-based services. We were not only trained for the curative aspects of medicine, we had adequate exposure from the first year in medical school to community medical services. We went to nearby rural settlements in Kwara State in groups and spent a minimum of four to six weeks interacting with the rural population and proffering modest interventions for their health problems after a thorough community diagnosis.
Connection between giving and mental well-being
Adeoye Oyewole
Christmas essentially is a religiously designated season for giving but research shows that showing the act of giving all year round can significantly boost physical health and mental wellbeing. However, the frenzy of Christmas shopping and the planning for parties can paradoxically feel a bit of a stretch and distraction when this idea of giving to others in a deliberate and constructive manner is entertained. It is now clear that doing good for others without any expectation of reward can confer better physical and mental health and even help to live longer.