The science of creativity shows that being bored is good for us
As an only child who grew up before the rise of the Internet, boredom was my constant companion. Summers were an endless stretch of riding my bike around town, reading, and staring up into the sky, imagining stories that I…
6 TIPS TO HELP YOU MANAGE FATIGUE AND TIREDNESS
Tiredness is a common phenomenon amongst humans. It is caused by a number of factors, including hunger, stress (over-working oneself), a type of illness (depression for example) etc. Sometimes, you even feel tired for no…
You’re not yourself when you’re sleepy
More than a third of Americans don't get enough sleep, and growing evidence suggests it's not only taking a toll on their physical health through heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and/or other conditions, but…
Health benefits of moderate drinking may be overstated, study finds
The benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be as great as previously thought, according to Penn State researchers who examined the drinking habits of…
The human sense of smell: It’s stronger than we think
Researcher debunks 19th century myth that animals are better at sniffing out scents When it comes to our sense of smell, we have been led to believe that animals win out over humans: No way can we compete with dogs and…
Yogurt consumption in older Irish adults linked with better bone health
The largest observational study to date of dairy intakes and bone and frailty measurements in older adults has found that increased yogurt consumption was associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced…
8 health benefits of mangoes
Mangoes are great fruits. Not only do they taste great, they also have great nutritional value. Of course, some of us do know this, while some do not.I am going to show you some important benefits of MANGOES. ACNE treatment…
Why men in Uganda can’t stop peeing in public
I am not liking the direction that this business of economic slowdown, economic downturn, economic crisis, economic this and economic that is taking. Not just me, all the women in Uganda do not like it. It is giving men a…
4 eating habits you must avoid to stay healthy
Health is wealth. You only live long enough as you want to, and by that, I mean, how much effort you put into living healthy. Some of the habits we have are responsible for the health issues we suffer. I have a number of…
Your brain, not your white blood cells, keeps you warm, new study suggests
A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provides important insights into how the body regulates its production of heat, a process known as thermogenesis that is currently intensely studied as a target of…
Where does your blood actually come from?
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have developed a new understanding of how the first blood cells form during human development as they transition from endothelial cells to form blood cells of different types.Using a…
A little exercise is better than none
Exercise is good for us. It reduces the risks of dying from all causes, including cancer and heart disease. This is according to the World Health Organization. But many people who work all week have little time for exercise.…
Unwanted pregnancies ruining young lives
Sexual misconduct resulting in unplanned parenthood alarmingly scourges the youth of the educational district of Kabezi.Increasing numbers of undesired pregnancies are ruining the future of students in the education…
13 benefits of drinking water
It’s important we drink enough water daily and if your urine isn’t clear, it’s a sign you aren’t drinking enough water.Here are 13 benefits of drinking water 1. If you are looking to lose weight, increasing your…
What to eat for a good functioning digestive system
For one to lead a healthy life, the functioning of the digestive system is central, which calls for ideal dieting habits. There are various foods that can improve the health of the digestive system, just like there…
Waste water, threat to Lake Tanganyika
On the celebration of the World Water Day which takes place each 22 March, Burundi Ministry of Environment calls on local administrative officials and the population to be involved in the management of…
Ending famine in Somalia, the Turkish way
Jerome Jarre's viral hashtag, #TurkishAirlinesHelpSomalia, was yet another attempt to draw worldwide attention to the famine in the Somali peninsula, but the Somali people are in need of both an organised, short-term as…
New research shows simsim can fight diabetes
In 2015, it was estimated that 415 million people were living with diabetes. More grim is the fact that this number is expected to increase to 640 million by 2040. Dr Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health says in Uganda, about…
Better sleep feels like winning the lottery
Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research by the…
Praise God! Deal in the offing to end 100 day doctors’ strike
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 14 — The government and Doctors’ union officials are working on finalising a return to work formula with striking doctors that seeks to end the strike by the medics which has paralysed operations in…
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