Author: Maggie

Ask any parent about the top challenges of raising kids and getting them to eat healthily would probably be high on the list. Some children don’t even like the sight of any food in the first place. Peer pressure and TV commercials for junk food can make getting your kids to eat well an uphill struggle. And eating healthy, especially for children, cannot be overemphasized. They need all the nutrients they can get to enhance their proper growths and development without any organ malfunction and system breakdown. Healthy eating can help children maintain a healthy weight, avoid certain health problems,…

When we talk about attractiveness, we think of appearance, which is something we can’t control much. Or we would think of character for a second. But researchers have found another hidden factor that is key to determine one’s attractiveness. That is how expressive you are. So…how to be more expressive? Common language Try to use some common language with the person you’re talking to. For example, if he always uses the word “oh my…”, try to use it sometimes too (not too often though) to express your surprising feelings. The person would have a stronger understanding of how you feel…

You’re enjoying beer, cocktails or some bubbly with friends, and before you know it, night turns into day, and you wake up with a massive hangover. You’re not alone. About 76% of adults may experience some type of hangover after a drinking session. Hangover symptoms include fatigue, dehydration, a headache or muscle ache, dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat. That feeling is the worse! “just in the previous decade, we are seeing more sophisticated clinical and preclinical research advance our understanding of all that is involved in a hangover,” said Laure Veach, director of specialized counseling intervention services and associate professor at…

Some people just ooze happiness. They always seem to be smiling and having fun, and let negative emotions and experiences roll off their backs. But if you think there’s no way you could possibly ever that way, you’re wrong. Science proves that you do have the power to change your outlook in life. And it isn’t hard, either. Most of the tips that follow are as simple as cracking a smile once in a while. here’s to a happier you! Exercise Getting your blood pumping releases endorphins throughout your whole body, creating feelings of happiness that combat a bad mood.…

Keeping a lot of light on while you snooze such as from a television or bright nightlight, has been linked with an increased risk of weight gain and obesity. Specifically, sleeping with a television or light on in the room was positively associated with gaining 5kg, or 11 pounds, over a five-year period among women in a new study published recently. “There was a 17% chance of gaining the 5kg after we adjusted for confounding factors,” said Dale Sandler, a senior investigator at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in North Carolina and senior author of the study. In…

It is very normal to guess what men generally find attractive in women. The easily attractive features are nice. It has also been discovered that there are some weird things men find attractive in women that you never would guessed or imagined. Some of these things are ‘special’ personal preferences. And some are a bit common among men. They are listed below. Weakness By weakness here, it is not the normal meaning where you can’t stand and speak for yourself. Some guys like being called to solve riddles or lift stuff. They think it’s cute and makes them feel more…

Bitter kola is known in Yoruba land as Orobgo, in Hausa land as Miji-goro, and in Igboland as Akiilu. Who knew It has been found to be highly nutritious. From the name, bitter kola is a bitter traditional fruit common in rural areas of Nigeria and West Africa. Traditionally, the fruit, seeds, nuts, and bark of the bitter kola plant have been used for centuries in herbal medicine to treat several ailments. The benefits of bitter kola are endless. Benefits Treating Malaria Traditional healers use bitter kola to treat malaria. Kolavorin is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Kilaviron is a…

If you thought relationship problems were reserved just for people in relationships, you thought wrong. Someone who is not your partner could be claiming you as theirs, and sure enough, you may get relationship problems with people you’ve never even considered dating. Here’s how such situations come about. When two people approach each other from their different backgrounds and with their separate set of individual beliefs, it is almost impossible for them to not experience some form of relationship problems with each other. One person builds an emotional situation with another in their mind but refuses to communicate it with…

We’ve all been there. That really painful and uncomfortable sensation in the stomach that leaves you hunched over, nauseated, and without having any appetite. Whether it’s because we ate something bad or because there is another digestive health issue at play. Either way, you need relief and fast. Before you rush off to the pharmacy for medication, I’d like you to consider these home remedies for stomach ache that can not only take the edge off quickly but help address the reason why you have the stomach ache in the first place. Take a “shot” of apple cider vinegar Apple…

Over twenty people were killed when a passenger bus and a smaller transport vehicle collided in North-East South Africa, police said on Monday. Four others sustained serious injuries when the vehicles crashed head-on in the town of Modjadjiskloof in Limpopo province, provincial police spokesman, Moatshe Ngoepe, said in a statement. The police are investigating the cause of the accident and have laid a charge of culpable homicide against the drivers, according to the statement. Authorities are still in the process of identifying those killed in the accident, the statement said. Road accidents are common in South Africa and many other…

These are some of the hacks to understand body language. Mastering the art of reading body language can certainly help you get along with people more easily. However, the level of accuracy is debatable since each human has his or her unique way of acting and reacting. While relying entirely on body language is not recommended, having some cues does no harm. Knowing these makes you proactive when communicating with any stranger or the new person you meet from next door. Closed arms and legs: Keeping arms and legs closed signify that you are not open to new ideas. It signifies that…

Would you be able to defend yourself and your loved ones if someone were to physically attack you? It’s a question most of us don’t want to consider, but violence is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Thankfully, regardless of strength, size, or previous training, anyone can learn several effective self-defense techniques. Here’s how to prepare for and stay safe in common real-world violent situations. It’s awesome if you can take a self-defense course. But most of us are unable to due to various reasons. So instead of putting it off any longer, learn some quick and easy tips now. Prevention…

Aisha Buhari now wants to be addressed First Lady of Nigeria Aisha Buhari has dropped the title ‘Wife of the President’ that she adopted in 2015. She now wants to be called First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with immediate effect. The wife of the president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Thursday, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The wife of the president, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Thursday, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She said this would take…

Does it seem like you’re losing more hair? Why there are many causes of hair loss; genes, aging, hormones and pregnancy. There are other reasons that could be damaging your hair and causing them to fall out, some might even surprise you. Here, experts reveal three little known reasons for your hair fall and what you can do to stop them. Hairstyling Habits and Products “Excessive hair styling, or hairstyles that pull your hair too tight, have the potential to cause alopecia,” explains Adina Mahalli, hair and skincare expert at Maple holistic. “This underlying reason for hair loss is often…

Let’s face it. Sometimes, life just stinks. Bad things happen. Unbelievable things happen. People hurt other people, jobs are lost and relationships are broken. People die, financial troubles come and important things are forgotten. Sometimes life just seems like too much to handle. We’ve all been there. There is hope. We can overcome. We can get through it and we will. It won’t be easy and we might need to adjust some core thought patterns, but we can do it. Here are a few ways to overcome those hard times in your life, especially when you feel there is no…

The law of reversed effort is summarized here: “Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone”- Alan Watts Ever noticed that the harder we work at something the less effective we are? It’s called the Law of Reversed Effort. A great example of this is the insomniac. Sleep is an entirely subconscious process. And ‘willing’ yourself to or ‘trying’ to sleep has exactly the opposite effect. The more you think about sleeping and tell yourself to get to sleep, the more awake you become. There are countless other examples I can think of. The bottom line is that this…

What comes to your mind when you hear about how to boost? Until everyone on your team knows how to focus, they will never be able to think clearly and solve problems efficiently. However, staying focused has become harder these days. Every time your mind wanders, you waste time and energy trying to get back on track. Interruptions are bound to happen every now and then among your team members, so how to increase team productivity and help everyone stay focused? An interview was held about how to focus better with the CEO of Zapier, and I found it would…

Let’s be honest. Life can be complicated most of the time. At its worse, it is stressful, exhausting, and difficult to understand. Granted, this isn’t the absolute rule, but chances are you can relate to this. Think about how you spend your typical day. Is it always a ray of sunshine ad carefree or do you feel pressure most of the time? How many decisions are you faced with on a daily basis? Do you stress about every single one of them? It’s time to take control of your life. You deserve better. Nobody should have a complicated, stressful life…

With the economy going south, looking fashionable on a budget sounds like a good idea Keeping up with the ever-changing trends in fashion can be an expensive affair. Every year, it seems, clothing tastes change so much that last season’s clothes feel dated and frumpy. Complicate that with different clothing needs as the seasons change, and staying fashionable can seem like an insurmountable task. Luckily, fashionistas know how to put together hot outfits for anyone on a budget. The process of looking stylish and seasonal doesn’t have to rack up expenses, as long as you know what pieces to select…

Asthma is a commonly found disease that is chronic in nature and causes inflammatory disorders of a patient’s airways (passage through which air reaches the lungs of a human body). The type of health problems encountered due to such a condition by a person are attacks of wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and chest tightness. Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, and occurs in people of all ages. It is the most common chronic disease among children. It currently affects about 235 million people. Types Clinically, asthma is classified according to various factors such as…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said the country is moving towards disaster under President Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo, who spoke in an interview said the economy was unstable, added that the current administration had destroyed the war against corruption, which he said started during his administration. The former Head of State backed the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the February 23 presidential election. He based his decision on the situation in the country, saying Buhari, who he accused of nepotism, was also too old to run for a second term. Obasanjo said, although Buhari was re-elected,…