Buhari lists 10 challenges waiting for him

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari says there are at least 10 challenges ahead of his in-coming administration and has sought the support of the new legislators in tackling them.

11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic

“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.”

Those are famous words from the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, often called the father of Western medicine.

He actually used to prescribe garlic to treat a variety of medical conditions.

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Neuroscience

Neuroscience research got a huge boost last week with news of Professor John O’Keefe’s Nobel prize for work on the “brain’s internal GPS system”. It is an exciting new part of the giant jigsaw puzzle of our brain and how it functions. But how does cutting-edge neuroscience research translate into practical advice about how to pass exams, remember names, tot up household bills and find where the hell you left the car in a crowded car park?

O’Keefe’s prize was awarded jointly with Norwegian husband and wife team Edvard and May-Britt Moser for their discovery of “place and grid cells” that allow rats to chart where they are. When rats run through a new environment, these cells show increased activity. The same activity happens much faster while the rats are asleep, as they replay the new route.

Being Sexually Active Linked to Sharper Mind for Over-70s

Researchers at the University of Manchester have found a link between a happy love life and improved memory. Their findings showed that people who are sexually active in their 70s scored better in various mind and memory tests than those who were not.

Lack of Sleep Could Mean Increased Risk of Diabetes

Getting the right amount of sleep has been named by researchers as a lifestyle factor which could help you avoid type 2 diabetes. Their study has shown that an extra thirty minutes could have a significant impact on your weight and health.

The research was conducted by experts at the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and the UK’s University of Bristol. The sleeping habits of 522 participants were examined and the results showed that those with a “sleep debt” were 72% more likely to be obese or suffer from weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Sleep debt was calculated by comparing hours slept on week nights with the amount slept on weekends, and measuring the difference.

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How To Prepare Heathy Juice Using Fruits

Fresh juice recipes packed with fruits and vegetables.

Several studies show that adding more produce to your diet can improve your mental health and sense of well-being, yet most of us don’t get enough. Our fruit juice recipes and vegetable juice recipes are loaded with leafy greens and red, orange and purple fruits and veggies. These juicing recipes are a delicious and easy way to drink about a quarter of your daily recommended produce intake per glass—particularly varieties you might not otherwise eat.