Read on to find out how to cultivate strong friendships. Making friends and keeping them is not as straightforward as it sounds. In the course of one’s life friendship means different things. But the underlying qualities remain unchanged despite challenges and level of growth. Friendships are important to one’s well-being. They reduce stress, give a sense of belonging, boost your confidence and give you support through tough times and make it easier to maintain healthy lifestyles. According to science, adults with great friend networks have fewer health issues and problems with their sense of self. They are also likely to…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
There are times when we need external help to deal with stress. Here are five ways of coping on your own. Stress is good for our ambitions, responsibilities, and performance. But when our challenges become bigger than we can handle, they can cause stress to spike or turn against us. We start to feel out of control, under immense pressure and start to suffer in our health and lives. Sometimes situations are outside our control but there are some measures you can put in place to protect you from dangerous stress levels even as you tackle more challenges. Here are…
Here are eight ways to start the week in high spirits. Whether or not you are a morning person, Monday mornings can take a toll. Before you know it, you have to get out of your lounge clothes or party clothes and look presentable for work. While you have a few days to adjust to the work week, there’s almost no warning before the weekend is shut off. To help you make that adjustment faster, here are eight tips. Avoid drinking on Sunday night Yes, Sunday blues from saying goodbye to the weekend can tempt you to have that last…
This is a healthy beverage for a midday boost. This chocolate smoothie is naturally sweetened with bananas, so you don’t have to add sugar to sweeten the cocoa. Ingredients Method Combine bananas, milk, ice cubes, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and vanilla in a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Serve.
The idea of “happily ever after”, an idea propagated by Walt Disney’s cinematography is the yearning of most marriages. However, this ideology has thwarted the realities of many marriages of the 21st century, leaving couples in shambles and dismay. But Disney can’t take it all.With the vast array of technological advancements, and the ” live fast, die young” pursuit for unbridled wealth, marriages of the 21st century are not just at the brink of collapsing but are collapsing. Since 21st-century marriages don’t have the perseverance of marriages of the past leading up to their fragile nature, here are five cues…
Use this wall exercise to get relief from some of these health problems. Holding your legs up against the wall every day for five minutes is a simple remedy with a number of health benefits. This wall pose, also known as viparita karani, is restorative to the body by giving it a break from gravity especially if you are on your feet for a long period or sit too much. How to make the wall pose Put a mat on the floor against the floor. Lie on the mat and put a soft pillow or towel under your lower back…
It is general knowledge that being on your phone right before bedtime is a no-no (because of the harmful effects of blue lights) and that you should never have a meal when it’s almost bedtime. However, there are some other habits that aren’t talked about enough that might be hindering you from getting a good night’s rest.Find our recommendations below to get yourself better nights of sleep; 1. Sleeping With Noise. Sleeping with noise regularly is a bad habit that can affect your health in more ways than you are aware of. Sleeping with noise has been linked to high blood…
Songs have a way of reminding us of certain periods in our lives. I’m sure this is the same for everyone — we all have songs that calm us, excite us, or remind us of certain periods in our lives. Perhaps when we were different people or when we had different dreams. Scientists do not fully understand the effects of music on human beings. However, what they do know is that when we hear good music, the brain releases a chemical called dopamine, which positively affects our mood. It is, therefore, no surprise that songs we like can make us…
The lungs play a vital role in ensuring the body’s proper function. Susceptible to conditions like asthma, pneumonia and cystic fibroids caused by inhaling harmful elements like air pollutants, the lungs require better care to prevent these conditions. And one way to properly care for your lungs is to switch to a healthy diet to ensure your lungs remain in optimal condition. One question you might have is how do I know what foods are healthy for my lungs? No need to look further; these seven lung healthy foods will ensure you breathe better as your lungs function even better:…
Accumulating unread chats on WhatsApp can be stressful and detrimental to relations. Here’s how to change things for better communication. The world record for #Most Unread WhatsApp Messages, as of 2018, is held by Abdu Nasar Paravakkal who had 654,321 Unread Messages on WhatsApp. According to a poll on iHeart, the average person has 47 unread messages. 56 percent of those are from family and friends, while 44 percent are from companies, brands, scammers, and groups. How do messages accumulate The reasons behind unread messages vary from person to person. It is hard to point out what they are but…
Nothing screams fine dining like steak and red wine. Yes, red meat is delicious, low-seared, rare, medium-cooked, boiled, grilled, whatever way you choose to serve it. Even though it is a source of quality proteins and vitamins, red meat can be a health hazard, especially if you’re over 40. If you value your health, you should try other low-fat protein options and leave the beef grill for special occasions. These are some health problems eating red meat regularly can cause. IT MAY CAUSE A HEART DISEASE Red meat contains more saturated fats than white meat from chicken and proteins from…
Yawning has been viewed as a sign of exhaustion and, in some cases, boredom. Yawning or oscitation is an involuntary act of opening the mouth and taking a deep breath of air which is then exhaled. While it is considered a sign of fatigue, it is also viewed as a sign of disrespect in social gatherings. However, this simple bodily function may also be a sign of underlying health concerns. Here are five things your consistent yawns might be trying to tell you: