Viewpoint watch: Ways to Improve Your Health.

Viewpoint watch: Ways to Improve Your Health.: Ways to Impro ve Your Health WHO wants to be sick? At the very least, an illness is an inconveni ence and an expense. You not...

Viewpoint watch: Ways to Improve Your Health. Part 2

Viewpoint watch: Ways to Improve Your Health. Part 2: 2 USE A SAFE WATE R SUPPL Y Obtaining sufficient clean water for one’s family is a regular chore in some countries. Yet, access t...

Viewpoint watch: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH (Part 3)

Viewpoint watch: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH (Part 3): Stay physically active (cont.) If you do not stay physically active, you are more likely to: *. Suffer from heart disease. *. Suffer ...

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH (Part 3)

Stay physically active (cont.) If you do not stay physically active, you are more likely to: *. Suffer from heart disease. *. Suffer from type 2 diabete s. *. Develop high blood pressur e. *. Develop high choleste rol. *. Suffer a stroke. The kind of physical activity that is right for you depends on your age and your health, so it would be wise to consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program. According to various recommen dations, children and adolescen ts should get at least 60 minutes of moderate - to-vigoro us activity every day. Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity every week. Choose an activity that is fun. You might consider basketball, tennis, soccer, brisk walking, cycling, gardening, chopping wood, swimming, canoeing, jogging, or other aerobic exercise. How can you tell whether an activity is moderate or vigorous? A general guide would be that moderate activity makes you sweat, but more vigorous exercise makes it hard for you to hold a conversation while doing it. 5 GET ENOUG H SLEEP The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. Most newborns sleep for 16 to 18 hours a day, toddlers about 14 hours, and preschool ers about 11 or 12. School- age children generally need at least 10 hours of sleep, adolescen ts perhaps 9 or 10, and adults from 7 to 8. Getting the right amount of rest should not be considere d optional. According to experts, sufficient sleep is important for: *. Growth and develop ment in children and teenage rs. *. Learnin g and retentio n of new informat ion. *. Maintain ing the right balance of hormon es that impact metaboli sm and weight. *. Cardiov ascular health. *. Disease prevent ion. Insufficient sleep has been linked to obesity, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and tragic accidents. Surely these give us good reason to want to get enough rest. So, what can you do if you realize that you have a problem getting enough sleep? *. Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day. *. Make your bedroo m quiet, dark, relaxing , and neither too warm nor too cold. *. Do not watch TV or use gadgets while in bed. *. Make your bed as comfort able as possible . *. Avoid heavy meals, caffeine , and alcohol before bedtime. *. If after applying these suggest ions you still suffer from insomni a or other sleep disorde rs —such as excessi ve daytime sleepine ss or gasping for breath while sleeping — you may want to consult a qualified health- care professi onal. SAFEGUARD YOUR HEALTH! Your health is affected by realities over which you have no control—such as economic conditions, the availability of resources, and so on. In all likelihood, however, it should be within your means to adopt at least some of the suggestions given in the foregoing article. As a wise man of ancient times put it, “the shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself.”Waoh, how was it after reading from part 1-3 ?,Intesting?, Educating ?,Informatory ?.... All credit to Awake Magazine Publishers.. Why not get your copy from local witnesses closer to you. Or visit www.jw.org ... (Source)

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH (Part 3)

Stay physically active (cont.) If you do not stay physically active, you are more likely to: *. Suffer from heart disease. *. Suffer from type 2 diabete s. *. Develop high blood pressur e. *. Develop high choleste rol. *. Suffer a stroke. The kind of physical activity that is right for you depends on your age and your health, so it would be wise to consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise program. According to various recommen dations, children and adolescen ts should get at least 60 minutes of moderate - to-vigoro us activity every day. Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity every week. Choose an activity that is fun. You might consider basketball, tennis, soccer, brisk walking, cycling, gardening, chopping wood, swimming, canoeing, jogging, or other aerobic exercise. How can you tell whether an activity is moderate or vigorous? A general guide would be that moderate activity makes you sweat, but more vigorous exercise makes it hard for you to hold a conversation while doing it. 5 GET ENOUG H SLEEP The amount of sleep needed varies from person to person. Most newborns sleep for 16 to 18 hours a day, toddlers about 14 hours, and preschool ers about 11 or 12. School- age children generally need at least 10 hours of sleep, adolescen ts perhaps 9 or 10, and adults from 7 to 8. Getting the right amount of rest should not be considere d optional. According to experts, sufficient sleep is important for: *. Growth and develop ment in children and teenage rs. *. Learnin g and retentio n of new informat ion. *. Maintain ing the right balance of hormon es that impact metaboli sm and weight. *. Cardiov ascular health. *. Disease prevent ion. Insufficient sleep has been linked to obesity, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and tragic accidents. Surely these give us good reason to want to get enough rest. So, what can you do if you realize that you have a problem getting enough sleep? *. Try to go to bed and get up at the same time every day. *. Make your bedroo m quiet, dark, relaxing , and neither too warm nor too cold. *. Do not watch TV or use gadgets while in bed. *. Make your bed as comfort able as possible . *. Avoid heavy meals, caffeine , and alcohol before bedtime. *. If after applying these suggest ions you still suffer from insomni a or other sleep disorde rs —such as excessi ve daytime sleepine ss or gasping for breath while sleeping — you may want to consult a qualified health- care professi onal. SAFEGUARD YOUR HEALTH! Your health is affected by realities over which you have no control—such as economic conditions, the availability of resources, and so on. In all likelihood, however, it should be within your means to adopt at least some of the suggestions given in the foregoing article. As a wise man of ancient times put it, “the shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself.”Waoh, how was it after reading from part 1-3 ?,Intesting?, Educating ?,Informatory ?.... All credit to Awake Magazine Publishers.. Why not get your copy from local witnesses closer to you. Or visit www.jw.org ... (Source)

Ways to Improve Your Health. Part 2

2 USE A SAFE WATE R SUPPL Y Obtaining sufficient clean water for one’s family is a regular chore in some countries. Yet, access to clean water can become a concern in any part of the world when a main supply that is usually good to drink becomes contamina ted as a result of a flood, a storm, a pipe break, or some other issue. If water does not come from a safe source or is not stored correctly, it can cause parasite infestatio n, as well as cholera, life-threat ening diarrhea, typhoid, hepatitis, and other infections. Unsafe drinking water is one of the causes of an estimated 1.7 billion cases of diarrheal disease every year. There is much you can do to slow down or preve nt the onset of illness Cholera is most often contracte d when a person drinks water or eats food that is contamina ted with fecal matter from infected people. What steps can you take to protect yourself, even in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, from this and other types of water contamina tion? *. Ensure that all your drinking water —includi ng the water used for brushin g teeth, making ice, washing food and dishes, or cooking — comes from a safe source, such as an adequat ely treated public supply or sealed bottles from a reputabl e firm. *. If there is any possibili ty that your piped supply has been contami nated, boil your water before use or treat it with an appropr iate chemical product. *. When using chemical s, such as chlorine or water- purifyin g tablets, follow the maker’s directio ns carefull y. *. Use quality water filters, if availabl e and afforda ble. *. If no water- treatme nt product s are availabl e, add househ old bleach, eight drops per gallon of water (two drops per liter), mix well, and then let the water stand for 30 minutes before using it. *. Always store treated water in clean, covered containe rs to protect it from possible reconta mination . *. Ensure that any vessel used to take water from your stored supply, such as a ladle, is clean. 3 WATC H WHAT YOU EAT Good health is impossible without good nutrition, and for good nutrition you need a healthy, balanced diet. You may need to consider your intake of salt, fats, and sugar, and you should watch your portion sizes. Include fruits and vegetable s in your diet, and vary what you eat. Reading the packaging will help you to select whole- grain foods when buying bread, cereals, pasta, or rice. These are richer in nutrients and fiber than the alternativ es made from refined grain. As for proteins, eat small and lean portions of meat and poultry and try to eat fish a couple of times a week, if possible. In some lands it is also possible to find protein- rich foods from vegetable sources. If you eat too many sugars and solid fats, you risk becoming overweig ht. To minimize this risk, drink water instead of sweet beverage s. Eat more fruit instead of sugary desserts. Limit your intake of solid fats from such items as sausages , meat, butter, cakes, cheese, and cookies. And instead of using solid fats for cooking, you may want to use healthier oils. Too much salt, or sodium, in the diet can raise your blood pressure to an unhealthy level. If this is your problem, use the informatio n on food packaging to keep your sodium intake low. Instead of salt, use herbs and spices to flavor your meals. Howmuchyou eat can be as important as what you eat. So, while enjoying your food, do not keep eating after you are no longer hungry. An issue tied to nutrition is the risk of food poisoning. Any food can poison you if it is not prepared and stored properly. Every year, 1 out of every 6 Americans falls sick from food poisoning. Most recover without lasting ill effects, but some die from it. What can you do to minimize the risk? *. Vegetab les grow in soil that may have been treated with manure, so wash these items carefull y before prepari ng them. *. Wash your hands, cutting board, utensils , dishes, and countert ops with hot, soapy water before prepari ng each item. *. To avoid cross- contami nation, never put food on a surface or plate that was previou sly in contact with raw eggs, poultry, meat, or fish, without first washing that surface. *. Cook until the food reaches the right tempera ture, and promptl y refriger ate any perisha ble items that are not going to be eaten immediat ely. *. Discard perisha ble items left at room tempera ture for more than two hours or one hour if air tempera ture exceed s 90 degrees Fahrenh eit (32°C)... Why not request Awake magazine of June 2015 or visit www.jw.org for other articles.

Ways to Improve Your Health.

Ways to Impro ve Your Health WHO wants to be sick? At the very least, an illness is an inconveni ence and an expense. You not only feel bad, but when you are sick, you may not be able to go to work or school, earn any money, or look after your family. You may even need someone to look after you, and you may have to pay for expensiv e medicines and treatment. Well has it been said that “Preventi on is better than cure.” Some illnesses cannot be avoided. Still, there is much you can do to slow down or even prevent the onset of illness. Consider five things that you can do today to get on the road to better health. 1 PRACT ICE GOOD HYGIE NE According to the Mayo Clinic, “one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness” is to wash your hands. One of the easiest ways to catch a cold or influenza is to rub your nose or your eyes when your hands have been contamina ted by germs. Your best defense against such contamina tion is to wash your hands regularly. Good hygiene can also prevent the spread of more serious conditions , such as pneumoni a and diarrheal diseases, which every year cause the death of over two million children under the age of five. Even the spread of deadly Ebola can be minimized by the simple habit of washing hands. There are certain times when hand washing is particularl y important to protect your own health and that of others. You should wash your hands: *. After using the toilet. *. After changin g diapers or helping a child to use the toilet. *. Before and after treating a wound or a cut. *. Before and after being with someon e who is sick. *. Before prepari ng, serving , or eating food. *. After sneezin g, coughin g, or blowing your nose. *. After touching an animal or animal waste. *. After handling garbage . And do not take it for granted that you are cleaning your hands properly. Studies have shown that a large percentag e of those who use public toilets do not wash their hands afterward or do not wash them correctly. How should you wash your hands? *. Wet your hands in clean running water and apply soap. *. Rub your hands togethe r to make a lather, not forgetti ng to clean your nails, your thumbs, the backs of your hands, and between your fingers. *. Keep rubbing for at least 20 seconds . *. Rinse in clean running water. *. Dry with a clean cloth or a paper towel. Such measures are simple but can avert illness and save lives. 2 USE A SAFE WATE R SUPPL Y Obtaining sufficient clean water for one’s family is a regular chore in some countries. Yet, access to clean water can become a concern in any part of the world when a main supply that is usually good to drink becomes contamina ted as a result of a flood, a storm, a pipe break, or some other issue. If water does not come from a safe source or is not stored correctly, it can cause parasite infestatio n, as well as cholera, life-threat ening diarrhea, typhoid, hepatitis, and other infections. Unsafe drinking water is one of the causes of an estimated 1.7 billion cases of diarrheal disease every year. Source: www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201506/improve-your-health/

The Ebola outbreak in Liberia is over.

The Ebola outbreak in Liberia is over. WHO statement WHO declares Liberia free of Ebola virus transmission. Forty-two days have passed since the last laboratory-confirmed case was buried on 28 March 2015. The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Liberia is over. Interruption of transmission is a monumental achievement for a country that reported the highest number of deaths in the largest, longest, and most complex outbreak since Ebola first emerged in 1976. At the peak of transmission, which occurred during August and September 2014, the country was reporting from 300 to 400 new cases every week. During those 2 months, the capital city Monrovia was the setting for some of the most tragic scenes from West Africa’s outbreak: gates locked at overflowing treatment centres, patients dying on the hospital grounds, and bodies that were sometimes not collected for days. Flights were cancelled. Fuel and food ran low. Schools, businesses, borders, markets, and most health facilities were closed. Fear and uncertainty about the future, for families, communities, and the country and its economy, dominated the national mood. Though the capital city was hardest hit, every one of Liberia’s 15 counties eventually reported cases. At one point, virtually no treatment beds for Ebola patients were available anywhere in the country. With infectious cases and corpses remaining in homes and communities, almost guaranteeing further infections, some expressed concern that the virus might become endemic in Liberia, adding another – and especially severe – permanent threat to health. It is a tribute to the government and people of Liberia that determination to defeat Ebola never wavered, courage never faltered. Doctors and nurses continued to treat patients, even when supplies of personal protective equipment and training in its safe use were inadequate. Altogether, 375 health workers were infected and 189 lost their lives. Local volunteers, who worked in treatment centres, on burial teams, or as ambulance drivers, were driven by a sense of community responsibility and patriotic duty to end Ebola and bring hope back to the country’s people. As the number of cases grew exponentially, international assistance began to pour in. All these efforts helped push the number of cases down to zero. Liberia’s last case was a woman in the greater Monrovia area who developed symptoms on 20 March and died on 27 March. The source of her infection remains under investigation. The 332 people who may have been exposed to the patient were identified and closely monitored. No one developed symptoms; all have been released from surveillance. Health officials have maintained a high level of vigilance for new cases. During April, the country’s 5 dedicated Ebola laboratories tested around 300 samples every week. All test results were negative. While WHO is confident that Liberia has interrupted transmission, outbreaks persist in neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone, creating a high risk that infected people may cross into Liberia over the region’s exceptionally porous borders. The government is fully aware of the need to remain on high alert and has the experience, capacity, and support from international partners to do so. WHO will maintain an enhanced staff presence in Liberia until the end of the year as the response transitions from outbreak control, to vigilance for imported cases, to the recovery of essential health services. Evolution of the outbreak The start of the outbreak was deceptively slow. Health officials were on high alert for cases following WHO’s confirmation, on 23 March 2014, of the Ebola outbreak in Guinea. Liberia’s first 2 cases, in the northern county of Lofa near the border with Guinea, were confirmed on 30 March 2014. On 7 April, 5 more cases were confirmed, 4 in Lofa and 1 in Monrovia. All 5 died. The situation then stabilized, with no new cases reported during April and most of May. Further cases were detected in early June, mainly in Lofa county, but the trend did not look alarming, especially when compared with the situation elsewhere. At the end of June, Liberia reported 41 cases, compared with 390 in Guinea and 158 in Sierra Leone. The impression of a calm situation turned out to be an illusion. The first additional cases in Monrovia were reported in mid-June. The city was ill-prepared to cope with the onslaught of infections that rapidly followed as the virus raced through hospitals, communities, and eventually entire neighbourhoods. Case numbers that had multiplied quickly began to grow exponentially.

Viewpoint watch: Finally Davido,50 Cent,P.Diddy win bets on Mayweat...

Viewpoint watch: Finally Davido,50 Cent,P.Diddy win bets on Mayweat...: Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday in their long-awaited welterweight world title showdown. In a bo...

Viewpoint watch: EBOLA AGAIN !!!.

Viewpoint watch: EBOLA AGAIN !!!.: A woman in Liberia is feared to have caught Ebola after sleeping with a survivor more than six months after he was cured. The 44-year-old, f...

EBOLA AGAIN !!!.

A woman in Liberia is feared to have caught Ebola after sleeping with a survivor more than six months after he was cured. The 44-year-old, from Monrovia, was diagnosed with Ebola on March 20, 14 days after sleeping with a man, 46, who had previously tested negative for the lethal virus. If the transmission is confirmed it will mean that the virus survived for 199 days, suggesting patients stay infectious for more than twice as long as previously thought. While doctors have long known it is possible to catch Ebola through sex, the previous limit for the virus surviving was thought to be 82 days. Medics in Liberia, where this woman is currently the only confirmed case, are now advising all survivors to wear condoms until the result can be confirmed. The new discovery potentially raises fears that eradicating the virus could be much more difficult than previously thought in countries where contraceptives are scarce. According to a report from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the man was initially infected with Ebola on September 9, 2014. He was admitted to an Ebola treatment unit on September 23 and a blood test the same week showed signs of the virus in his bloodstream. He was released from the treatment centre October 7 after his symptoms cleared up and several tests showed no sign of the virus in his bloodstream. However, it is thought that traces of the virus survived in his semen, meaning he could have infected the woman after having sex with her on March 7 this year. The woman first began showing signs of the virus seven days later, was admitted to hospital on March 17, sent to an isolation two days later, and was officially diagnosed on March 20. The report says: ‘[We] found no history of travel by patient A, no interaction with visitors from Sierra Leone or Guinea, no recent funeral attendance, and no contact with a person with symptoms consistent with Ebola.’ Liberia’s last confirmed Ebola patient also died on March 27 while in an isolation unit, meaning it is highly unlikely the woman caught it from them. While medics say they cannot confirm that the disease was passed on through sex, they have advised all survivors to use condoms every time they have sex. Doctors also discovered that the man had slept with another woman, 45, with no protection, ‘three to five times’, but she shows no signs of infection. According to the World Health Organization, 26,298 people have been infected with Ebola in the West African outbreak, and 10,892 have died, mostly in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. Liberia has had no new Ebola cases in five weeks and the country’s last confirmed case died March 27. The WHO declares countries to be Ebola-free 42 days after the last known case. If there are no additional cases, Liberia could be declared Ebola-free May 9. A total of 33 new cases were diagnosed in Sierra Leone and Guinea in the week ending April 26, the WHO says. No health workers have been diagnosed with Ebola for the past two weeks. More than 865 health workers have been infected with the virus and 504 have died. Source – Dailymail

Finally Davido,50 Cent,P.Diddy win bets on Mayweatheron.

Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision on Saturday in their long-awaited welterweight world title showdown. In a bout branded boxing’s latest “Fight of the Century” Mayweather took his unblemished record to 48-0 adding the Filipino great’s World Boxing Organization title to his World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council crowns. His victory was good news to some celebrities, including Nigerian pop star, Davido, American rap singer, Sean John Combs (P. Diddy), and 50 Cent who hit it big with their bets on Mayweather’s victory at the historic fight against Manny Pacquiao. Omoba Olowo crooner, Davido, who is in Vegas, allegedly placed a bet of $20,000 ( N4m) on the match. Recall that hours before the match he shared the photo of his bet on instagram and wrote “All on Mayweather”. In the big league, American rapper, 50 Cent had placed a staggering $1.4m on the 38 years old Mayweather and that is aside the $500K performance fee he got for performing at a gig before the match. P. Diddy won a bet of $250K bet against Hollywood actor, Mark Wahlberg. AS REPORTED BY VANGUARD NEWS

Don’t hold Nigeria to ransom, FG warns oil marketers

Don’t hold Nigeria to ransom, FG warns oil marketers. As reported by Ifeanyi Onuba of the PUNCH news, Abuja The Federal Government on Sunday called on oil marketers to be patriotic in their decisions by considering the interest of Nigerians who always bear the brunt of their actions, noting that they should not by their actions hold the country to ransom. The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, while speaking with journalists in Abuja said contrary to claims by the marketers that they were being owed about N200bn after being paid N156bn last week, what is being owed them is about N131bn. The marketers had claimed that the government’s indebtedness to them for oil subsidy was about N354,4bn. Confirming the figure, the Executive Secretary, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria, Mr. Thomas Olawore, had said, “The government had paid N154.2bn out of N354.4bn and we are left with a balance of N200.2bn. “What happens to the N200.2bn? That is why we requested that the government invites us so that we can be told how it intends to liquidate the remaining N200.2bn.” But the minister said this figure could not be correct, noting that the balance that is left based on Petroleum Pricing Products Regulatory Agency’s template is about N131bn. She said, “As you know, we paid N156bn recently, N100bn of the principle payment that we owe them and then we paid N56bn interest rate and some remaining exchange rate differentials. “Prior to that, we have just paid N31bn exchange rate differentials. So at the time we paid that last week, what we had outstanding is N98bn.” According to her, every week, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency sends data and that is what government only subscribe and certified as what is due to marketers. “As at now, since we made the announcement last week, it has now risen from N98bn to N131bn outstanding in principle payment. “And they are now making a demand of N200bn and I asked them what is the balance for,” she added. She likened the oil marketers to a small cartel that are into a no risk business based on template negotiated with PPPRA long time ago which factored in exchange rate differential, and profit margin guarantee. This situation, she said, leaves them with absolutely no risk. She said. “It has become a situation where we have a cartel that can ground the nation to a halt at will. I strongly suggest that the nation has to do something about it.