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A recent study has revealed that monthly menstruation helps develop the female brain. The study which was documented in  Scientific Reports  revealed that during ovulation (prior to menstruation), several symptoms such as heightened sense of smell, taste and higher sex drive are experienced by females. The study was carried out at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, where researchers found that estrogen levels rise during ovulation and so does hippocampus increase in volume. Hippocampus is that small part of the brain that consists of grey and white matter that plays a role in memory and emotion. Hippocampus is usually affected by estrogen when it comes to the junctions where other neurons are connected. Estrogen increases the neurons connectivity in the hippocampus by 25 percent; this enhances communication between neurons. Researchers observed 30 women across two full menstrual cycles and measu...

The tides are rapidly changing and in this unstable economy, everyone — regardless of social standing and class — must adapt to survive. Adapting can be extremely challenging especially when the situation is an economic recession in a country with more problems than just the economy. Here are some things to cut down on in order to make it out of this recession financially sane. Generator usage It’s bad enough the economy is crumbling faster than a cookie but how many Nigerians can recall a lenghty spell of uninterrupted power supply. Our standby household generators have for years, been doing what the government cannot do for us. Now that the situation is getting dire, generator usage should be restricted to specific hours and to take care of necessities. Comfort can wait till recession is over and we are out of troubled waters. Eating out Anyone who actually cooks will know that restaurants serve overpriced, often unsatisfying food. S...

Eat Me: When life gives you lemons… learn the health benefits  BY SAMINU MACHUNGA   1 Lemon, a citrus fruit which is very low in calorie, has several health-benefiting compounds and is known for its therapeutic property. According to  Organic Facts,  these are the health benefits you can get from a squeeze of lemon. Indigestion and constipation Lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion and constipation. Add a few drops of lemon on your dish and it will aid digestion. Fever Lemon juice can be used to treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fevers by increasing perspiration. Dental care  If fresh lemon juice is applied on the area of a toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. Hair care Lemon juice also helps to get rid of dandruff in your hair. Burns Using lemon juice on the site of old burns can help fade the scars, and since lemon is a cooling ...

Plastic bottles are dangerous to your health, say researchers Scientists and researchers have discovered that plastic bottles contain hormone-disrupting chemicals which make them dangerous to human health. These chemicals, which are called endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), interfere with the body’s hormonal system, affecting development and making the body vulnerable to diseases like cancer, diabetes, and autism. A study, which was carried out by NYU Langone and published in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, a medical journal, reports that these chemicals can be found in food containers — plastic or metal, detergents, flame retardants, toys, and cosmetics. The most common EDC-related illnesses are neurological; some of which are attention-ADHD, autism, and loss of IQ. Obesity, diabetes, some cancers, male infertility and endometriosis, the abnormal growth of tissue outside the uterus, are also some of the disease conditions that can occur as a resul...

Eat Me: 10 health benefits of ginger Ginger is one of the most widely used condiments in the kitchen today. It is used in proper meals, in drinks (tea, ginger ale, beer), and can also be used as a preservative, and even in desserts. It’s almost common knowledge that ginger has medicinal uses, but do you know why and what the uses are? According to Dr. Axe, the therapeutic benefits come from gingerols, the oily resin from the root that acts as a highly potent  antioxidant  and  anti-inflammatory  agent. These bioactive ingredients, especially gingerol, have been thoroughly evaluated clinically, and the research backs up why you should use ginger on a regular basis. According to  Life Hack , this is what you stand to gain from some ginger. Maintains normal blood circulation Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever, and excessive sweat. Reme...

Abati, Jonathan’s spokesman, arrested by EFCC Reuben Abati, special adviser on media and publicity to Goodluck Jonathan, former president, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A source at the commission confirmed to TheCable that the former chairman of the editorial board of TheGuardian was arrested on Monday in connection to the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal for which Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser, has been in detention since 2015. Dasuki is facing 22-count charges of money laundering and criminal breach of trust brought against him by the EFCC.