Do you have a strong-willed child? You’re lucky! Strong-willed children can be a challenge when they’re young. But if sensitively parented, they become terrific teens and young adults. Self-motivated and inner-directed, they go after what they want and are almost impervious to peer pressure. As long as you resist the impulse to “break their will,”…
Nigerian newspaper says it will now call President Buhari a ‘military dictator’ By Bukola Adebayo, CNN Dec 11, 2019.
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) – A Nigerian newspaper has called President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration a dictatorship because of its alleged human rights violations and “disregard” for democratic institutions. In a scathing editorial published on its website on Wednesday, the Punch newspaper said it could no longer ignore the activities of security agencies under President Buhari, which…
Water found an inch beneath the Martian surface could help future astronauts By Ashley Strickland, CNN Updated Dec 11, 2019.
(CNN) – When the first astronauts land on Mars, they won’t be able to take everything they need with them. The logistics and weight of transporting so much material on one spacecraft, along with a crew, defies current technology. While scientists at NASA have discussed missions to deliver materials to the Red Planet ahead of…
India passes controversial citizenship bill that excludes Muslims By Helen Regan, Swati Gupta and Omar Khan, CNN Dec 11, 2019.
(CNN) – India’s parliament has passed a bill that would give Indian citizenship to immigrants from three neighboring countries — but not if they are Muslim. The controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) would fast-track citizenship for religious minorities, including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians, from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Opposition parties say the…
Study reveals how diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism. However, although there is clear evidence of metformin’s effectiveness, scientists do not fully understand how it interacts with cells and tissues at the molecular level. Now, a new…
To Boost Mental Health, Spend Time in ‘Blue’ Spaces
Researchers know that spending time in green spaces like parks improves mental health. What about “blue” spaces? Recognizing that integrating nature into cities is an effective public health strategy to improve mental health. Doctors around the world now administer “green prescriptions” — where patients are encouraged to spend time in local nature spaces — based…
Nigerian Authorities Tried To Strike Deal With Sowore In Custody – Falana Says
He stated, “When they could not succeed, they met me and wanted me to persuade him to agree to sign his death warrant and I told them off.” Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who is lead counsel to human rights activists, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, has said that the Nigerian Government reached out…
Athletes have healthier brains that can actually hear better, study says By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Dec 9, 2019.
(CNN) – Listen closely: Can you hear that noisy static in your brain? ahjaNeurobiologist Nina Kraus can. At her lab at Northwestern University called “Brainvolts,” she and her colleagues can attach a series of electrodes to your scalp and record the electricity your brain produces in response to a sound. “I can then take that…
Have you found meaning in life? Answer determines health and well-being
Study examines meaning in life and relationship with physical, mental and cognitive functioning Over the last three decades, meaning in life has emerged as an important question in medical research, especially in the context of an aging population. A recent study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that the…
You Can Boost your Fertility Right after a Miscarriage with these helpful Tips
Your fertility can increase after a miscarriage. Here’s how. Most couples that try to conceive directly after a miscarriage are often worried about fertility issues and fast conception can happen. However, there are certain things you can do to boost fertility right after a miscarriage to increase your chances of conception. Some experts believe…
Laurent Simons, 9-year-old prodigy, leaves university without graduatingBy Jack Guy, CNNUpdated 1 hour ago Dec 10, 2019.
Now, a dispute between TUE and the Simons family has seen Laurent terminate his studies without graduating.TUE said it had recommended Laurent finish his studies by mid-2020, rather than at the end of December, because of the number of exams he still has to pass.“This would still be, in every way, a phenomenally fast schedule,”…
Avoid These Foods if You Want to Perform your Bedroom Duties Better
There are foods you need to avoid if you have a low libido [Telegraph] Do you know the foods you’re consuming has a lot to do with your low sex drive? If you have been battling with low sex drive and you seem to have tried everything possible to increase it, you might be leaving…
