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Saturday, 03 June 2023 04:11

Why you wake up earlier as you get older

Ever wonder why you just can't seem to sleep in anymore? Experts reveal the real reason why this happens as we age. There are many jokes that center around older adults waking up before the sun, and even more about teenagers’ late-sleeping habits. Turns out there’s truth to them: The time our body naturally goes to sleep and wakes up is not only part of our genetics, but part of the natural aging process, too. As we age, our bodies change both internally and externally, which is a major factor behind the sleep changes that come later in life. “Like…

Friday, 02 June 2023 04:31

5 essential Gmail features Google forgot to tell you about

Gmail has so many useful features that some of them go unnoticed. Here’s a handful that you’ll wish you’d known about ages ago. Most of us have been using Gmail for so long that we never really bother to explore new features that have been added over the years. But if you use Gmail to get actual work done, there are a handful of really helpful goodies that aren’t quite so obvious unless you look for them. Here are five of these time-savers that you may have overlooked—until now. Add a recipient in the body of a message This one’s…

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 04:33

As it spreads across the world, who owns English?

What country does French belong to? The answer seems obvious: France, as it says on the label. But there are roughly four times as many speakers of French outside France as there are within it. Who does Portuguese belong to? You might now hesitate to blurt out “Portugal”, remembering that Brazil’s population is about 20 times bigger than Portugal’s. Maybe Portuguese belongs jointly to them both. But then 70m people live in African countries in which Portuguese is an official language. Perhaps it belongs to them, too. The English can be under no illusion that the language of the same…

Saturday, 27 May 2023 04:29

Personality Test: The way you squeeze your toothpaste tells your boldest quality

According to psychologists, habits rather than conscious choices account for 40% of your behaviour. Your daily routine and everyday activities, which you might believe to be inconsequential, actually make up a substantial portion of your life and can tell a lot about your personality and how you're feeling right now. The proverb "habits make a man" is accurate for everyone. Your life's habits and decisions have formed a long pattern that makes up your personality. We have one such entertaining yet educational personality test for you today. Your boldest personality qualities are revealed by the way you squeeze your toothpaste.…

Tuesday, 23 May 2023 03:54

Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt - BBC

When he steps down next week President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving Nigerians less secure, poorer and more in debt than when he came to office in 2015. The former military ruler became president after winning a momentous election which saw the defeat of underperforming incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. Riding a wave of optimism that change was possible, he was supported by a powerful coalition and had the reputation of being a hard-man soldier, who would get things done. After Buhari's brief stint in charge in the 1980s, his second coming was on the back of promises to curtail the rampaging…

Sunday, 21 May 2023 03:24

How to retrain your brain and achieve the highest levels of success

A common misconception tells us that we fail to reach our maximum potential because we only use 10% of our brain. This statistic is often repeated, but that doesn't make it true. In fact, functional magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, reveals that the majority of our brain is in use even during very simple tasks. The truth is that achieving our highest potential and entering the ranks of the ultra-successful has much more to do with how we are using our brain rather than how much of our brain we are using. So many people never learn how to use…

Friday, 19 May 2023 04:57

How emotionally intelligent people use the 10-10-10 rule to stop being impulsive and make smarter, better decisions

There are plenty of frameworks you can use to make better decisions. Jeff Bezosuses the two-way door rule to identify reversible decisions and embrace a bias towards action. Southwest Airlines founder Herb Kelleher used the one-question rule to add clarity the decision-making process. Science can also help you make better decisions. You can leverage your circadian rhythm. You can the power of experience-based intuition. You can even sleep on a decision (as long as you get a good night's sleep.) Problem is, most frameworks won't necessarily help you make good decisions when your willpower reserves run low. When temptation trumps…

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:12

Nigeria and digital banking - Iwa Salami

At the end of 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes. At the same time, it also capped the withdrawal of the new banknotes. The rollout of the currency change was shambolic. But it also led people to turn to digital financial services such as the use of point of sale (PoS) machines for payments in their transactions. Digital financial services are financial services that rely on digital technologies for their delivery and use by consumers. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asks Iwa Salami, an expert in financial technology and financial regulation in emerging economies, to explain the…

Sunday, 14 May 2023 03:26

How the brain changes when we grieve

When we lose a connection to someone, the brain changes as we grieve. Why it matters: Grief is an intense emotional experience. Some researchers say a better understanding of the biological effects of loss on the brain could be used to help ease the pain and yearning experienced in grieving. "We don’t want to get rid of grieving experiences but maybe people don’t need to have profound detrimental effects on their health," says Zoe Donaldson, a professor of neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. Grief often extends beyond our emotions to our thoughts, behaviors and body. It may increase…

Saturday, 13 May 2023 04:07

Science reveals the exact age when people are at their peak of physical attractiveness

We have all heard the saying, “age is just a number,” but could there be some truth to the idea that certain ages are associated with peak physical attractiveness? According to recent studies, the answer is yes. Scientists have pinpointed the age at which people are considered the most physically attractive, and the results may surprise you. Physical attractiveness is a subjective and ever-changing concept, but according to recent research, there may be a specific age when people are considered most attractive. Experts in the field have weighed in with their findings. Age 30! According to a study conducted by…

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Thursday, 11 May 2023 04:22

It’s not 8 glasses a day anymore. Here’s how much water you should drink each day

With brand-name bottle fads and gallon-a-day water challenges trending on TikTok, hydration is in, and that’s good news for health. The average human body is more than 60% water. Water makes up almost two-thirds of your brain and heart, 83% of your lungs, 64% of your skin, and even 31% of your bones. It’s involved in almost every process that keeps you alive. So if you’ve hopped on the water-drinking bandwagon, you’re doing yourself a big solid. “Water is essential for your body’s survival,” says Crystal Scott, registered dietitian-nutritionist with Top Nutrition Coaching. “It helps regulate your temperature, transports nutrients,…

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 03:31

Passive aggressive: What it means and how to deal with it

Being passive aggressive refers to expressing negative emotions such as anger, resentment, or hostility—indirectly. If you’ve ever felt undermined by a colleague at work or subtly mocked by a friend, you may have been the recipient of passive aggressive behavior. Instead of being overtly aggressive, passive aggressive people communicate their frustrations in ways that appear innocuous on the surface. Some people engage in passive aggressive behavior only once in a while or in certain contexts. Others develop an unhealthy pattern of masking their harmful motives. Learn more about what it means to be passive aggressive, include common causes and examples…

Saturday, 06 May 2023 03:28

Why emotionally intelligent leaders use the 9 secret rules of winning arguments

This is a story about emotional intelligence and winning arguments. Let's start by ensuring we're on the same page regarding the definitions of three key terms. Get these right, and you're halfway there. First, "winning." For our purposes, a winning argument is one from which you emerge in a position that makes it more likely you will achieve your ultimate goals than you were before. It often does not mean convincing the other side that you are right and they are wrong. How often does that happen, anyway? In fact, when we talk about "winning arguments," don't think of "winning"…

Tuesday, 02 May 2023 03:57

Feel stuck? Use the ‘Rule of 5 Little Things’ to start being more productive, focused and happier

We bought a house that needs a lot of work. Qest water pipes. Roof near the end of its lifespan. Kitchen that is (literally, not aesthetically) barely functional. Two unfinished rooms. I can go on and on. We knew all that when we bought it, but figuring out where to start was surprisingly hard. Replace the Qest pipes? Absolutely. But then again, we also need to move the hot water heater, plan for a new master bath, decide whether to turn an existing full bath into a half bath, figure out where we'll put the washer/dryer hookups... every decision creates…

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