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Eating 20 grams of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying early Particularly walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans, are high in antioxidants Peanuts are so healthy a review suggests even peanut butter will help A handful of nuts a day can slash your risk of heart disease and cancer. Eating just 20 grams of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying early by more than a fifth, scientists found. Nuts, particularly walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans, are high in antioxidants, thought to protect the body against cell damage. Peanuts – technically a legume – are so…
Is sitting all day making you a sitting duck for serious health issues? According to Harvard Health Publications, too much sitting has been linked to everything from osteoporosis to heart disease to diabetes. So if you feel like you're wasting away in your chair all day, you probably are. It might be time to invest in a standing desk or make time for periodic walking breaks. Here are 11 health issues linked to excessive sitting: Leg problems The Daily Mail noted that a study published in the British Medical Journal found that excessive sitting causes blood to pool in your…
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. There are so many things that can affect a child's success, including socioeconomic status, the environment they live in, and their parents’ education level. Though it can be difficult for studies to determine what parenting techniques are ideal since researchers usually don't follow families long-term, there are certain parental behaviors that scientists have found could be linked to problems in children, like depression and anxiety, later in life. Here are nine things parents do that might be making kids unsuccessful, according to psychology research: 1. They don't encourage their kids…
Scientists say a new vaccine against HIV, to be tested in a trial to be launched in South Africa this week, could be "the final nail in the coffin" for the disease if it is successful. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. government's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), said Sunday, in a statement released ahead of the trial, said the new vaccine is promising. The study, called HVTN 702, is to begin Wednesday and aims to enroll 5,400 sexually active men and women aged between 18 and 35 at 15 sites across South Africa. It will be…
The serious psychological impacts of smoking are rarely discussed Studies have shown build-up of the 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes can damage the brain Northumbria University psychology researchers Tom Heffernan and Anna-Marie Marshall explain the dangers A middle-aged cigarette smoker who has smoked for decades is two to three times more likely to die early than someone similar who has never smoked. Tobacco smoking is well known to be a major risk factor for various cancers, lung and cardiovascular problems, and is also linked to other health problems, such as complications in pregnancy, low sperm count in men, oral problems, and…
Saturday, 26 November 2016 01:49

8 digital skills we must teach our children

The social and economic impact of technology is widespread and accelerating. The speed and volume of information have increased exponentially. Experts are predicting that 90% of the entire population will be connected to the internet within 10 years. With the internet of things, the digital and physical worlds will soon be merged. These changes herald exciting possibilities. But they also create uncertainty. And our kids are at the centre of this dynamic change. Children are using digital technologies and media at increasingly younger ages and for longer periods of time. They spend an average of seven hours a day in…
Oxford University study found fathers who were more emotionally committed in the first few months had better behaved children 11 years on Amount of time spent with the child or on domestic chores not significant Findings suggest psychological and emotional aspects are most powerful Children whose fathers embrace parenthood are less likely to be troubled as they approach their teens, researchers say. An Oxford University study has found that fathers who were emotionally committed and felt confident about parenthood in the first few months had better-behaved children 11 years later. The amount of time the father spent with the child…
As we age, our mitochondrial DNA mutates, eventually killing off cells Mitochondria are not good at naturally repairing mutations Scientists at Caltech and UCLA have developed a way to over-express certain genes, triggering mitochondria to clear out mutated genes It's a slight twist on the method that won 2016's Nobel Prize for Science The op, tested on flies, could pave the way for age-halting ops on humans A landmark study has identified a new way to replace ageing cells in our body. The research by scientists at Caltech and UCLA could pave the way to developing nip-n-tuck style procedures that…
Sunday, 20 November 2016 02:09

Facebook warriors are all talk and no action

68% of millennials talk about issues, such as animal cruelty and human rights online but only a third take action and even fewer actually protest Young people spend 28 mins a week discussing climate change, 38 mins talking about ethical living and 44 minutes discussing human rights Women are most likely to discuss and take action on issues than men More than two thirds of millennials moan about political issues online but only one third actually take any action, a new study suggests. Recent unexpected political revelations, such as Donald Trump winning the US presidency and Brexit, have seen Facebook…
The United States is one of the richest countries in the world, but it would look dramatically different if its 50 states were organized according to income instead of geography. If that were the case, residents of the poorest state in the union would have a median household income that's just above the federal poverty line for a family of four. They would also expect to live shorter lives than people in more than half of the world's countries. It's not a pretty picture, according to the researchers who carried out this thought experiment. "In essence, there are several developing…
March 25, 2025

Jet fuel from Nigeria's Dangote refinery hits US market

U.S. jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria's…
March 25, 2025

Democracy dying in Nigeria, Obasanjo, Obi, others say

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election,…
March 24, 2025

The Shamrock principle: Why 3 is the magic number in leadership

Scott Hutcheson The best leaders don’t leave influence to chance. They structure their communication, decision-making,…
March 23, 2025

Mr Macaroni declines donations amid N500m debt revelation

Popular comedian and activist, Mr Macaroni, has clarified that he is not seeking financial assistance…
March 24, 2025

Bandits ambush, kill 10 security personnel in Zamfara

Tragedy struck in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State as six operatives of the…
March 25, 2025

What to know after Day 1125 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Ukrainian artillery attack kills three Russian journalists, regional head says A Ukrainian artillery…
March 25, 2025

Eating this fruit could lower depression risk, study shows

Kloe Quill The gut has long been linked to overall health, underscoring the importance of…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

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