Why Some People Are Willing to Live With Ghosts in Japan
For some house hunters, the thought of sharing a home with a ghost is enough to send them running. In Japan, however, the prospect of living in a property associated with death can be an opportunity to secure affordable accommodation in an increasingly…
Oscar Winning Dench Says Macular Degeneration Has Left Her Unable to Act or Read
Veteran British actress Dame Judi Dench has revealed that age-related macular degeneration has severely affected her eyesight, leaving her unable to perform on stage, act in films or read. The 91-year-old Oscar winner, who was diagnosed with the eye…
Vaping is a Sweet-Smelling Habit That Could Leave Young People Hooked on Nicotine
Vaping is increasingly becoming a nicotine trap for young people, with colourful devices, sweet flavours and widespread social acceptance making it easier to start and harder to quit. Although electronic cigarettes are sometimes used by adult smokers…
Experts Warn of Care Gaps as Millions Struggle in Africa As World Marks Mental Health Day
Issues like substance or alcohol abuse are recurring themes as the world marks Mental Health Day on October 10. Mental health experts are now calling for greater investment in care, stronger community-based services and urgent action to dismantle the…
Teenage Acne Is Normal, but Your Skincare Routine Could Be Making It Worse
For many teenagers, puberty brings more than growth spurts, changing voices and shifting emotions. It can also bring an unwelcome change to the skin. Accoridng to this article, about 80% of people aged 13 to 18 experience acne, making breakouts one of…
Jehovah’s Witnesses Relax Stance on Blood Components, Leave Decision to Members’ Conscience
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has announced a significant adjustment to its long-standing position on blood, stating that members may now decide whether to accept or donate the four main components of blood based on their personal…
Mount Fuji Rescue Comes With a Price for Off-Season Climbers
There are new beginnings even at a dead end, but on Mount Fuji, reaching the end of the trail unprepared could soon come with a bill. It’s a small price for redemption. Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture is preparing to make climbers pay for helicopter…
Eating in Nigeria Should Not Be an Act of Courage
Every day, millions of Nigerians eat meals prepared and sold in conditions that would fail even basic food-safety standards. From roadside food stalls and open markets to restaurants, bars and nightclubs, food is often prepared, stored and served in…
Where to Draw The Line When It Comes to Health And Sex
In Europe, sexual health is increasingly treated as an important component of overall health and well-being. Public-health systems and clinical guidelines address issues ranging from sexual education and sexually transmitted infections to contraception,…
Pause. Review. Reset: The Three-Piece Suit To Recalibrate Yourself
It is time to recalibrate, dont you think? There are moments in life when moving forward is not enough. Sometimes, you need to stop, look around, examine where you are and decide whether the person you are becoming is still aligned with the person you…