9 WAYS YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE
Dreams are very important. They are the one thing that can keep you going and focused in life’s journey. A life without dreams is a purposeless one.For a lot of people, dreaming isn’t the problem though; it is getting them…
Why does Ebola keep coming back?
The Ebola virus has reared its head again, this time in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While it is impossible to predict exactly where and when the next outbreak will occur, we now know much more about how to prevent a…
Top bottled water brands contaminated with plastic particles: report
The world's leading brands of bottled water are contaminated with tiny plastic particles that are likely seeping in during the packaging process, according to a major study across nine countries published Wednesday. …
6 vital health benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a very popular food in the world; if they’re not being used for stew or soup, they’re added to salad and other foods. But the truth about this highly nutritious food is that most people only eat it, and have no…
6 Scary Things That Happen to Your Body If You Don’t Drink Enough Water
About 60 percent of our bodies are made up of water. For them to continue to function properly, it's crucial that we take in enough of the stuff on a daily basis. “Hydration is key to helping all the organs in our system…
7 FOODS THAT CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
One’s digestive health is of great importance. A healthy digestive system not only ensures comfort, it also boosts body cells. One of the keys to having a healthy digestive system is eating the right foods. There are certain…
Secrets of getting to sleep on a plane
Brian Kelly is the type of traveller almost unheard of among frequent flyers – a rare breed who actually enjoys sleeping at 30,000 feet.Kelly, also known as The Points Guy, is an influential New York-based blogger who quit…
French beans can fight disease, aid weight loss
There is more to love about French beans apart from their crispy texture and delicious taste. According to Dr Catherine Nanozi, a nutritionist, French beans are loaded with key nutrients such as fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C,…
Relieve stress with exercise
Exercising is one of those activities that have a holistic positive effect on your body. Not only will it keep your body in perfect condition but it does wonders for your emotional and mental wellbeing. …
Dehydration: causes and measures to take to stay hydrated
Dehydration is simply the loss of water below normal level in the body. It can happen to anyone, hence the need to always stay hydrated.There are so many things that are responsible for dehydration in people. For instance,…
Malaria breath test shows promise
People with malaria give off a distinctive "breath-print" that could be used as a test for the disease, according to American scientists.They had already tried out a crude prototype breathalyser in Africa, a tropical…
You’ll not deprive yourself of sleep after reading this
Sleep is seen by a lot of folks as a waste of ‘precious’ time that could be invested into making money. And that’s exactly the problem of some of us humans — money, wealth, riches, and more of them. We are willing to sleep…
Life hack: Five things you should know to survive life beyond the big 30
Thirty is not really old, I know, but at that age, you’re only twenty years away from fifty, which is considered the golden age of an average human being.So it’s also expected that some things would already have been…
Typhoid vaccine set to have ‘huge impact’
A new vaccine that could prevent up to nine-in-10 cases of typhoid fever has been recommended by the World Health Organization.Experts say it could have a "huge impact" on the 22 million cases, and 220,000 deaths,…
Nursing staff warn to stage strike in 14 days
The nursing staff unions-SYNAPA and SNTS met on 22 October to discuss health care, security at work and personnel management. As the health care is a priority issue, the two nursing unions therefore urge Burundi government…
Stress can be as bad for your body as junk food
Stress is one of those things most people know they need less of, but struggle to actually put that in practice. Now, here’s more motivation to try cut back on your stress levels: It could wreck havoc on your health. …
Benefits of water: Are you getting enough fluids to stay healthy?
This feature is part of CNN Parallels, an interactive series exploring ways you can improve your health by making small changes to your daily habits. (CNN)Water is known as the elixir of life, with good reason. Every system…
First global pledge to end cholera by 2030
Health officials from around the world are meeting in France to commit to preventing 90% of cholera deaths by 2030.The disease, which is spread through contaminated water, kills about 100,000 people every year. It is the…
Five ways science can improve your focus
The internet is bursting with advice on how to concentrate amid a sea of distractions. But many of them are either wildly unrealistic or leave you out of the office loop and distracted by thoughts of what you might be…
You probably don’t need to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you think
Can’t choke down another helping of broccoli? You may not need to eat as much as you think: Eating tons of fruits and vegetables may not be any more protective in helping you live longer than eating just a few servings a…
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