Girls, you know that your purse is almost like a best friend. You also know that there are some things you should always carry in your purse.
You go nowhere without that purse and when you don’t have it on you, you feel like a part of you is missing.
These things are more than just an accessory, they’re basically a lifeline.
And what’s in that purse is pretty much essential for everyday living. Here are 15 things you should always carry in your purse:
· A compact mirror
Always bring a mirror on the go! You never know when you might need it to reapply your lipstick or to get that piece of food out from between your two front teeth!
· A pocket-size hand sanitiser
Our hands come in contact with so many things each day. Whether your handling cash or opening a door, there’s germs everywhere! And most of us forget this too easily and then touch our face with our dirty hands!
· Pocket-size tissues
Sneezing is the worst, especially because most of the time sneezes are like surprise attacks. You never know when the next one is coming, so always have tissues on hand to clean up the aftermath of that surprise sneeze.
· Your ID.
You definitely don’t want to get caught on the road without your ID (especially if you ever happen to get pulled over.) And let’s not even talk about how annoying it is to Uber all the way to the bar, only to realize you left your ID at home. Always make sure to check your purse for this before you go anywhere!
· A portable phone charger
Portable phone chargers can feel like literal life savers in times of need. There’s nothing worse than having your phone die with no way of charging it until you get back home at the end of the night!
· A small snack
A girl’s gotta eat. Trust me, come mid-afternoon, you will be happy you threw that snack in your purse on the way out the door!
· A mini hair brush
Wind and hair is a horrible combination. And all too often, we find ourselves taking one step out the door and having our luscious locks blown all over our faces. Make sure you have a brush on hand to get everything back in order.
No one likes chapped lips. You also might not know when or who your next kiss will come from, so always be prepared!!
· Panadol is a must.
If you’ve ever dealt with a headache, or a migraine…or cramps…or back pain or any other pains that us ladies have to deal with from time to time, you will be wishing you had panadol to help you out!
· Baby wipes.
Baby wipes are super gentle on skin and great for removing make-up or just giving our faces a cool refresher!
· Hand lotion
You’ll be needing this, especially in the colder months when our hands are subjected to the single digit weather.
· Gum or mints.
Fresh breath is a must, and coffee breath doesn’t smell good on anyone. So always be prepared with gum or mints on hand.
· A mini make-up bag.
Have a mini make-up bag in your purse to keep all your necessities in one place! It’s too easy to lose that lip gloss in your sea of items swimming around that big, bottomless purse of yours.
· Blotting wipes.
Blotting wipes are amazing. Always be ready for your next plan of action with a clean, fresh face, especially when you don’t have time to wash your face and reapply your makeup. Goodbye, oily face!
· Hair tie and bobby pins.
We all know the struggle that comes along with not having a hair tie when you desperately need one. Always keep a few extra in your purse. You’ll be super glad you did next time you’re looking for one
Reality Star, Kim Kardashian has tested positive for Lupus antibodies.
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when a person’s body’s immune system attacks their tissues and organs, causing inflammation can affect different body systems.
The health scare was revealed during the premiere of the 17th season of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ on Sunday night.
The cause of the condition is not fully understood, but some triggers can include viral infection, puberty, sunlight, the menopause, childbirth and strong medication.
What are the symptoms of lupus? The main symptoms of lupus include: Joint pain and stiffness Extreme tiredness that does not go away no matter how much you rest Skin rashes over the nose and cheeks Other symptoms might include weight loss, swollen glands, sensitivity to light and poor circulation in fingers and toes (Raynaud’s). Most of the above symptoms can be signs of conditions other than lupus, but if you frequently suffer from the above, see your GP for tests.
The severity of the condition varies from mild – which causes tiredness and joint and skin problems – through to severe, which can cause damage to the heart, brain, lungs and kidneys and can even be life threatening.
Nigeria is blessed with courageous women who cannot be overlooked in the economic, political and social growth of the country.
These women have steered the course of history in a usually male-dominated environment. They have made a distinct impact with their selfless works and their ambitions have brought them national and international recognition. Here are some few influential women in Nigeria today:
· Folorunso Alakija: One of the top of the league of influential women is a 68- year old business baroness. She carved her niche in fashion, oil and printing industries. Alakija was listed as the second most powerful woman in Africa after Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the 87th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2015. She was 80th most powerful woman in 2016 but dropped off in 2017, according to Forbes.
According to Forbes her real time net worth is $1.1bn. She is 19th Africa’s Billionaire of 2019. She is the group managing director of The Rose of Sharon Group which consists of The Rose of Sharon Prints & Promotions Limited and Digital Reality Prints Limited and the executive vice-chairman of Famfa Oil Limited.
· Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Board member, Standard Chartered Bank, Okonjo-Iweala is a highly respected and influential global leader, economist and policymaker.
The two-time former Minister of Finance was born on 13 June 1954 and is an economist and international development expert. She sits on the Boards of Standard Chartered Bank, Twitter, Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) and the African Risk Capacity (ARC).
Her achievement so far has set upcoming ladies to be determined to be successful in life and she is a woman worth emulating. Dr Okonjo-Iweala has received numerous recognitions and awards, which include: 50 Greatest World Leaders (Fortune, 2015), the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World (TIME, 2014), the Top 100 Global Thinkers (Foreign Policy, 2011 and 2012), the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World (Forbes, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014), the Top 3 Most Powerful Women in Africa (Forbes, 2012), the Top 10 Most Influential Women in Africa (Forbes, 2011), the Top 100 Women in the World (The Guardian, 2011).
· Ibukun Awosika: She is one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in Nigeria that refused to be pulled down by the fear of the female career limitation in the country.
She had a passion for entrepreneurship, which lead her into being the founder of a furniture manufacturing company named Quebees in 1989, which eventually evolved into The Chair Center Limited, one of the biggest furniture companies in the industry. Ibukun has contributed immensely to the economy of Nigeria.
· Aishat Buhari. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari born 17 February 1971 is the First Lady of Nigeria and wife of the President Muhammadu Buhari. She is a cosmetologist, beauty therapist and author, mother of five children.
For years, Mrs. Buhari has run a successful business as the founder/managing director of Hanzy Spa and principal of Hanzy Beauty Institute, a beauty salon in Kaduna and Abuja.
She is a resource person to the National Basic Technical Education (NBTE) on beauty therapy and cosmetology and has participated in the curriculum development of small medium enterprises for NBTE.
Aisha closed her beauty salon following emergence of her husband as President. The President’s wife is a powerful career woman that is worth of emulating. She is a women’s right activist and child right Advocate, and she has criticized child marriage and homosexuality.
Aisha Buhari is a vocal advocate of women’s rights and children rights and this was a focal point during her campaign for her husband’s election in 2015. She has, on several occasions, emphasised the need for young girls to get primary and secondary school education before getting married, saying that she believes no girl should get married before the age of 17.
Aisha is a woman of virtue and has contributed successfully to the growth of the country.
· Amina Mohammed: She was born on 27 June 1961 and is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and a former Minister of Environment of Nigeria.
Her position in the United Nations is the second in command of the entire UN system, with a budget of $5.4 billion. Amina shares stages with major world leaders and is working to better share the humanitarian work of the United Nations and encourage reforms within the system, including on climate change, the Every Woman Every Child initiative, women’s health and developing future African political leaders through the African Women Leaders Network.
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers.
A phishing attack happens when someone tries to trick you into sharing personal information online.
Phishing is usually done through email, ads or by sites that look similar to sites that you already use. For example, someone who is phishing might send you an email that looks like it’s from your bank so that you’ll give them information about your bank account.
How to identify Phishing emails
Phishing emails or sites might ask for:
• Usernames and passwords, including password changes
• National Insurance numbers
• Bank account numbers
• PINs (Personal Identification Numbers)
• Credit card numbers
• Your mother’s maiden name
• Your date of birth
Be careful any time that you get an email from a site asking for personal information. If you get this type of email:
• Don’t click any links or provide personal information until you’ve confirmed that the email is real.
• If the sender has a Gmail or Yahoo address, report the Gmail abuse to Google or Yahoo.
When you get an email that looks suspicious, here are a few things to check for:
• Check that the email address and the sender name match.
• Check whether the email is authenticated.
• Hover over any links before you click on them. If the URL of the link doesn’t match the description of the link, it might be leading you to a phishing site.
• Check the message headers to make sure that the ‘from’ header isn’t showing an incorrect name.
There are so many celebrities in the Nigerian movie industry who are still not married at 40 years and above.
While some deliberately choose not to tie the knot, others have tried and failed.
Although not married, these women are doing greatly in the entertainment industry.
Here is our list of eight female celebrities who are unmarried at 40 and above
Eniola Badmus (42-yr-old)
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus who turned 42 on Saturday, September 7, 2019 was born in Lagos Nigeria . She had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.
She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in Economics
This single actress came into limelight in 2008 after she featured in the film Jenifa, a very successful seasonal show whose main character is played by another popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele.
Rita Dominic (44-yr-old)
Rita Dominic
Rita Dominic is an award-winning actress who was born on July 12th, 1975.
44-year-old Dominic, was born in a royal family of Nwaturuocha, and was the youngest of four children.
She graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, where she studied Theatre Arts.
Her first movie “A Time to Kill” came out in 1998, and since then Rita Dominic has acted in more than 100 Nollywood productions.
She co-stars with all the most popular Nollywood actors, like Ramsey Nouah, Stephanie Okereke, Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Olu Jacobs, and many others.
There were a lot of reports and photos of Rita Dominic getting married.
However, a majority of the photos which the media use as evidence are simply photos from movies , where Rita Dominic plays a bride.
In real life, she is still single. The actress confessed that she wants her future husband to love her for who she is and not because she is famous, and revealed that she would never marry someone because of his riches either.
Kate Henshaw is one of the most popular and talented actresses in Nollywood.
She was born in Cross River State and the oldest of four children. After completing her primary and secondary school in Lagos and Calabar, she spent one year at the University of Calabar reading remedial studies, and then majored in Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital. In 1993 Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was handed the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie.
However, not much has been said about her relationships, she was once married to Rod Nattal back in 2000 and the two split. She’s been unmarried ever since then.
Eucharia Anunobi (54-yr-old)
Eucharia Anunobi
Popular Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi is a movie producer and pastor.
She was born on May 25th, 1965. Currently, Eucharia is 54 years old. Her birthplace is Owerri, Imo State.
Anunobi has a degree in Mass Communication from the Institute of Management Technology in Enugu.
She further got another education in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she studied the English Language.
Her first prominent role was in the series “Glamour Girls” in 1994. Acting turned out to be the occupation of her life, and she starred in more than 90 other movies, which include her most famous productions “Abuja Connection”, and “Letters to a Stranger”. Now, she serves as a pastor at the church in Egbeda.
Anunobi is not in a relationship. She got married to her first husband, Charles Ekwu, in 2000, but they divorced in 2006. Unfortunately, in August 2017, Anunobi’s son passed away at 15.
Genevieve Nnaji (40-yr-old)
Ace actor, producer and movie director Genevieve Nnaji was born in May 3, 1979.
In 2005, She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in making her the first actor to win the award.
Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, and grew up in Lagos. She is the fourth of eight children, she was raised in a middle-class family; her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a nursery school teacher. She attended Methodist Girls College (Yaba, Lagos), before transferring to the University of Lagos, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in creative arts. While at the university, she began auditioning for acting jobs in Nollywood.
However, recently, a picture of herself and Lynxxx surfaced online which has sparked loads of questions and guesses, Genevieve does not really disclose her personal life to the media often.
She has a daughter, Theodora Chimebuka Nnaji, whom she gave birth to when she was 17 years old.
Bimbo Akintola (49-yr-old)
Bimbo Akintola
Bimbo Akintola was born on May 5th, 1970 in Ibadan, Oyo State. She dreamed about acting from the young age and successfully completed the Theater Arts program at the University of Ibadan.
The debut movie of Bimbo Akintola was “OWO BLOW”, where she starred together with Femi Adebayo. This movie came out in 1995. Her next big work was “Out of Bounds.”
Critics and fans highly praise the talent of Bimbo Akintola, and she has been awarded multiple times for her ability to portray any character on the screen.
Despite her career successes, Bimbo Akintola was never married, and she did not have any children.
She is strongly against the social stereotype that every successful woman should have a man by her side.
She sees nothing wrong being single and encourages women who want to have biological children to have them regardless of their marital status, as she believes that single mothers can successfully raise their children if they are emotionally and financially stable.
Bukky Wright (52-yr-old)
Bukky Wright
Bukky was born on the 31 March 1967 to a Christian father and Muslim mother in Abeokuta.
She attended the University of Lagos, earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
She began her acting career in 1996. She has featured in several Nollywood movies of Yoruba and English languages, including Wale Adenuga’s Television series Super story. Besides acting, she runs a Fashion house and Clothing line, B Collections and a beauty spa, B Wright.
Bukky’s marital life has been a subject of controversy.
Bukky Wright’s first husbands was Gboyega Amu, the marriage brought them, two children. But for some reason, the union was broken, and the actress started a relationship with Rotimi Makinde.
After few years Bukky Wright reportedly began dating famous journalist Femi Davies. The relationship ended after a year, and she moved on.
Bolaji Saheed, a music promoter, reportedly became the fourth husband of the actress, the marriage also ended. After that, she met her fifth husband, US-based Adewale Onitiri, this marriage recently crashed.
Faithia Williams (50-yr-old)
Faithia williams
Faithia Williams popularly known as Faithia Balogun was born on February 5, 1969
She was born in Ikeja in February 1969. Her ancestry is from Okpara, Delta State.
She attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos state, where she obtained the West African School Certificate before she proceeded to Kwara State Polytechnic where she received a diploma certificate.
She has starred, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years. In 2008, she won the Africa movie Academy Award for the Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous and her movie Iranse Aje won the best indigenous film of the year.
She was formerly married to veteran nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun.
Their marriage hit rock bottom few and she has remained unmarried ever since.
Sports betting is big business in Nigeria today. Statistics show that Nigeria is the leading country in Africa involved in sports betting.
People take to betting on various sports such as football, basketball, Table Tennis, Athletics and others, not forgetting ram-Sports where people bet to see which ram wins during a fight.
Given the high rise of the internet and technology, even amongst youths, Nigeria has got various betting companies.
It all began with Nairabet, being the only domestic online sports betting website in Nigeria.
Many others like Bet9ja, Sporting Bet, Bet365, Sportybet, Betting, Merrybet, Surebet247, Betfarm, 1960bet, Betking, 9japredict and the rest of them, have since joined the business.
They all attract customers with high odds, assuring them of big wins if their predictions come true.
Statistics further tell us that over 60 million Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 40 years engage in sports betting.
They spend about three thousand naira a day, betting, hoping to gain profits when they predict correctly. It is therefore not surprising to see a betting shop, in almost every street in Lagos State.
More interesting is the fact that it is possible to predict who wins the first corner kick, first goal, first throwing, first attempt at goal, first free kick, first yellow card, first red card and others, and this would translate to extra cash.
One may want to check the rightness or otherwise of engaging in sports betting but betting restricted to Nigerian citizens below 18 years old, sports betting is legalised with the National Lottery Act, 2005.
Lagos State on its parts has set up a body known as Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB). The body is responsible for regulating lotteries, sports betting, scratch card & interactive games, casino, gaming machines operations, pools betting, promotional competitions and other gaming activities within the state.
There are different reasons people engage in sports betting. One of it can be that they want to gain rewards from the sports they are passionate about.
It is one thing to celebrate your team’s victory in a match, it is another thing of joy to gain rewards because your team won.
Other people see sports betting as a source of extra income. Given the rising rate of unemployment in Nigeria, people bet in sports, hoping to win, so that they can use the money to take care of themselves and their families.
Thanks to sports betting, many are beginning to show more interest in sports. Besides the money made, it has also aroused their interest, in that they keep close tabs on games that they have staked on.
Sports betting is known as the fastest way to make money today. It is stress free, and a direct access to cash.
Greed is however associated with the act, looking at the negative side of it. One engaged in sports betting always wants to win and will get addicted to the act, seeing it as the only source of livelihood available.
It can also lead to violence amongst the involved. When someone lose and would not accept defeat, it could lead to a big fight that would cost lives and properties.
People use money meant to cater for other things to bet, with the aim of winning, and if they lose, they have nothing to show for it.
This is the case with a young boy who would rather use his school fees to bet or a youth who would bet with his house-rent, or all his salary, hoping to double their monies. If they lose, what happens next?
Former Zimbabwe president, Robert Mugabe died on Friday nearly two years after he stepped down from office.
Until 2017, he was the only leader his country had known since independence in 1980. He spent 37 years in office.
Here are key milestones in the life of Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe:
Mugabe was born on February 21, 1924 in what was then British-ruled Southern Rhodesia.
His early education began in 1940s to 1950s at Catholic schools. He attended South Africa’s University of Fort Hare. He also taught in Zambia and Ghana, where he was influenced by African independence movement leaders.
In 1960s, Mugabe campaigned for Zimbabwe’s independence and was imprisoned in 1964 for political agitation. While incarcerated, he earned two law degrees from the University of London External Programme.
He was released from prison in 1974 and escaped to Mozambique were Zimbabwe African National Union guerrilla fighters elected him to lead their struggle against white minority rule. A number of rivals died in suspicious circumstances, according to rights groups.
In 1980, Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party won independent Zimbabwe’s first election. He took office as prime minister on April 18 the same year.
In 1982, he deployed North Korean-trained troops to crush an insurgency by former guerrillas loyal to his liberation war rival Joshua Nkomo. His government forces were accused of involvement in the killing of 20,000 civilians, which Mugabe denied.
In 1987, Mugabe became president with sweeping executive powers after changes to the constitution and signed a unity pact with Nkomo, who became one of his two deputies.
ZANU-PF and Mugabe won parliamentary and presidential elections in 1990.
1998 recorded an economic crisis that was marked by high interest rates and inflation which sparked riots.
In 2000, Zimbabweans rejected a new constitution in a referendum. It was Mugabe’s first defeat at the ballot box.
In the same year, thousands of independence war veterans and their allies, backed by the government, seized white-owned farms. They said the land was illegally appropriated by white settlers.
The United States of America in 2001 puts a financial freeze on Mugabe’s government in response to land seizures. It started a wave of Western sanctions. Mugabe’s relationship with the West, especially the U.S. and Britain, never recovered.
In 2002, Mugabe won a disputed presidential vote, which observers condemned as flawed.
Same year, Zimbabwe was suspended from the British Commonwealth over accusations of human rights abuses and economic mismanagement.
Mugabe however pulled his country from the grouping the following year.
In 2008, hyperinflation reached 500 billion percent, the nadir of an economic implosion that forced millions of people to leave the country, many to neighbouring South Africa.
Mugabe lost a presidential vote but won the run-off after opponent Morgan Tsvangirai withdrew. He cited violence against his supporters by security forces and war veterans. A power-sharing agreement was signed.
The media in 2010 reported that Mugabe was seriously ill with cancer, speculation that continued in following years.
In 2013, Mugabe won another disputed presidential vote. Western observers sited multiple accounts of electoral fraud.
In 2016, protesters led by a pastor staged the biggest show of defiance against Mugabe in a decade, prompting speculation about life after the veteran leader.
In 2017, Mugabe was forced to resign in November following an army coup and was replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man he had fired as his deputy two weeks earlier.
In 2018, Mugabe was seen in public for the first time since leaving power. He berated his former ZANU-PF allies and supported opposition leader Nelson Chamisa on the eve of an election.
A child being bullied is not something to be taken lightly, if you suspect your child is being bullied; here are 10 signs to look out for. You should know that involvement is key in combating this issue. You should know the child well so that you can easily identify these signs in the child.
Vanishing friends
If you notice your teen’s usual friend(s) are no longer calling or inviting them over. If you ask your teen about his/her friend(s) and they reply with something like ‘I have no friends’, then that’s a red flag and you need to find out more. Vanishing friends can be an indication that bullying is taking place.
Changes in your child’s moods
Look out for significant changes in your teen’s behavior and personality. Teenagers who are being bullied typically appear anxious, clingy, withdrawn or sullen. They also tend to appear sad, moody, depressed or teary, especially after school or after being online. You should also consider it a warning signal when your teen starts to suffer from low self-esteem, starts to blame themselves for things and start to voice out how they are not good enough. Bullying, whether emotional or physical, is a likely cause of this.
Minor health complaints and injuries
Teens who are being physically bullied tend to come home with constant injuries: unexplained cuts, bruises and scratches. You might also notice they tend to come home very hungry even after being given a lunchbox to school and pocket money for snacks. A likely cause of this hunger is that they are being bullied for their food and money.
Changes in sleeping habits
If your teen suddenly starts to have trouble sleeping, if he/she seems to be having more nightmares, if you notice he/she sleeps more than normal or cries himself/herself to sleep, these indicate that something is amiss with the child and it can be caused by bullying. Quality sleep is crucial for a healthy lifestyle; sudden changes in your teen’s sleep patterns should be investigated.
Grades beginning to fall
When your teen, whose grades are known to be consistently good, suddenly starts performing badly, you should look deeper. When a child is being bullied they usually find it difficult to focus on schoolwork, as a result their grades tend to drop. You should also occasionally ask your child in direct and indirect ways if they like school. If their response is along the lines of them ‘hating’ school, dig deeper, bullying might be the cause.
Deviating from their usual routine
If your teen stops doing things they once loved to do, if they lose interest in their favorite activities and start skipping school-related or social activities involving their peers, even going as far as deceitfully reporting these activities have been cancelled, you need to gently and wisely find out why. Bullying is a likely cause of this evasiveness.
Report of lost possessions
If your teen, who typically isn’t careless with his/her possessions suddenly starts to lose personal belongings and property, it might be a sign that the child is being bullied out of his/her possessions. Don’t be quick to dismiss this as irresponsible behavior, investigate, dig deeper to understand the cause of this sudden carelessness.
Intense emotional reactions
If your teen starts to have intense emotional reactions towards people, conversations or activities, it could be a sign that they are holding anxiety for or around these things or people due to either physical or emotional bullying. Dig deeper to find out.
If your teen suddenly starts to withdraw from family, talking and interacting less than usual with family members, it could be a sign that something is amiss. If the teen has siblings and suddenly starts acting out against them, shouting or reacting aggressively to them, this could also be a more prominent sign of bullying. It should not be ignored.
They acquire a victim stance
Teens who are being bullied often develop a lack of assertiveness and ability to stand up for themselves. They develop a victim stance that sees them walking with their heads down, talking themselves down and being unwilling to comment or speak their mind. This is one of the effects of prolonged bullying and at this stage patience is needed to help the teen build back confidence.
It’s important to know basic facts about the human body for health reasons, because ignorance can be costly. Here are five basic facts you should know about the human body.
Stomach acid can dissolve metal
Yes, your stomach acid is in fact that acidic. The only reason the acid in your stomach doesn’t eat right through your body is because your stomach cells are renewed faster than they are destroyed.
Weight affects ability to conceive
Being malnourished can negatively affect ovulation, because a minimum of 22 percent body fat is necessary for ovulation and reproductive competence. On the other hand, being overweight can also alter hormone chemistry and negatively affect ovulation. Not only does weight affect fertility, it also affects pregnancy. Thankfully, weight-related fertility issues can easily be remedied by shedding or gaining the required weight. So, if you are of an ideal or reasonable weight (a BMI between 19 and 25), you shouldn’t be going on crash diet or unnecessarily trying to lose weight.
Age can affect a man’s ability to conceive, it might not be as profound an effect like with women, but it’s an effect to consider nonetheless. Recently, researchers at Bristol and Brunel universities evaluated 8,500 couples to determine the impact of age on the length of time it takes to conceive. They discovered that while only 8 percent of the men failed to impregnate their partner after a year of trying, the number grew to 15 percent after age 35. Considering factors like the fact that a man’s sexual drive drops with age causing the frequency of sexual intercourse to drop, the study suggests that paternal age can also affect a couple’s ability to conceive.
After eating too much, your hearing is less sharp
Surprising right? Another reason why you should avoid eating too much.
Birth control choices have fertility implications
The method of contraception a woman has used can affect her fertility and impact conception. Therefore, it’s important for a woman to consult her doctor on the best birth control choices for her body. She should, in other words, carefully consider birth control choices before she decides she wants to get pregnant.
Snoring is a common occurrence, which is normal for most people. This is because the throat muscles relax as one gets older.
Although snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly just a nuisance for your bed partner, if you are a habitual snorer, you don’t only disrupt the sleep patterns of those close to you, but you also impair your own sleep.
It is also important to know that snoring may be a potential health issue if the snorer experiences any of the following symptoms:
· Excessive daytime drowsiness, or waking up not feeling rested
· Morning headaches
· Recent weight gain
· High blood pressure
· Chest pain at night
· Decreased ability to concentrate or memory loss
· Observed pauses in breathing at night
· Waking up gasping for breath
· Long interruptions of breathing (more than 10 seconds)
