Even as an African living in the diaspora, events of the last two weeks are more than enough to keep any sane person in a state of perpetual despair. From the killing of peaceful protesters in Nigeria to more stories of forced child labour and killings in the Democratic Republic of Congo to updat…
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10 Myths about Diabetes and the Real Truth
Sub-Saharan Africa is currently estimated to have 20 million people suffering from diabetes with about 62% of cases remaining undiagnosed. This number is expected to reach 41.4 million by 2035 or an increase of 109.1%. In sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria has the highest number of people with diabetes …
The Best Beverage to Indulge on Your Weight Loss Journey
If you are currently on a journey to shed some kilos, it is almost certain that you have changed diets, incorporated exercises in your daily routine, and eliminated sugary drinks. You are definitely on the right path, but this is not all you can do to reach your target weight and stay healthy. It…
How to Turn Stressful Situations into Opportunities for Growth
Think of a time when you were face-to-face with something challenging, intense, or intimidating and you had to take action. You must have literally felt the blood rushing through your veins as your vision became clearer and you pushed through your fears to think fast and perform better than you e…
New Launch: Air Charter Service Makes Quarantining in the UK Easier
Air Charter Service has launched a dedicated service that helps soften the blow of the United Kingdom’s two-week quarantine rule. The Quarantine Concierge Experience provides a series of luxurious services to help fill the time, including virtual sessions with a personal trainer and ‘quarantini’ …
Nike Releases its First Ever Maternity Sportswear Collection
Sportswear giant, Nike, has released its first-ever sportswear collection for women in all stages of pregnancy and post-birth. This is in response to the backlash it received in 2019 from some of its sponsored athletes who had complained of the lack of available maternity wear for sportswomen. Ca…
How to Prepare Your Children for Returning To School Post-Lockdowns
As countries come face-to-face with the implications of mandatory lockdowns on education and school we know it, it is clear that school-going children have been heavily impacted by an unprecedented albeit necessary decision. What looked like an easy case of continuing their education over the int…
Avon Set to Launch Skin Care Products for Women Going Through Menopause
It is no secret that women 40 years and upwards have been overlooked by mainstream beauty for decades. But recently, brands are launching and data is turning up to show the true potential of these beauty customers. Including one from Avon, the multinational beauty and fashion company. “For the la…
Relax and Be Inspired with FORVR Mood Candles
Jackie Aina knows fragrance, but she is not just a casual perfume collector. Her passion for scents goes way back to childhood, and to hyperhidrosis, the excessive sweating condition she and her mother share. “Our way of bonding was trying to figure out how to mask the smell,” Aina te…
New Study Reveals Lifestyle Changes Could Prevent 40% Of Dementia Cases
Excessive drinking, exposure to air pollution and head injuries all increase dementia risk, experts say in a report revealing that up to 40% of dementia cases worldwide could be delayed or prevented by addressing 12 such lifestyle factors. Around 50 million people around the world live with demen…