How To Identify Veins And Arteries

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Arteries and veins are alike but are different. I can tell that 60% of people don't know what is called an artery (singular form of arteries), but are more familiar with vein.

The truth is, we can't just rush to the differences of both terms without taking a view of what they actually mean. Thus, we have to know what they are.

What is an Artery?

An artery is a thick, elastic and muscular wall which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Note:The combined word "oxygenated blood" as used above means the combination of blood and oxygen. That is, the mixed with oxygen with have breath in.

What is Vein?

Vein is a thin, less muscular and less elastic wall which carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
Note:The combined word "deoxygenated blood" means blood without oxygen in it.

Having read what artery and vein meant, let's not much time to their differences. Enjoy!!!

Seven Major Differences Between Arteries And Veins

Arteries	Veins
1. Thick, elastic and muscular walls	Thin, less muscular and less elastic walls
2. Carry blood away from the heart	Carry blood towards the heart
3. Carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary artery	Carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary vein
4. Bright red in colour	Dull red in colour
5. Flow with high pressure i.e blood	Blood in veins flow in low pressure
6. Do not posses valves	Posses valves to prevent the backward flow of blood
7. Pulses are readily detectable in arteries	Pulses are not readily detectable in veins

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Important Tips To Notice About Typhoid Fever

Typhoid (also known as enteric fever) is a contagious bacterial infection that affects several organs in the body. Typhoid is typically spread through contact with infected urine and faeces. When typhoid is not treated, it can lead to complications or death.

Typhoid is caused by the Salmonella typhi and paratyphi bacteria that is present in urine and faeces. This highly contagious infection is easily transmitted from person to person through contaminated drink and food.

In most cases the incubation period of Typhoid is 7 to 12 days, it can sometimes take up to 20 days before symptoms become pronounced.

Besides featuring prominently as a public health problem in West Africa, Typhoid and malaria have some symptoms in common.

This makes knowing the symptoms and prevention of typhoid very essential in poor sanitation and hygiene places.

Symptoms of typhoid

• Loss of appetite
• High fevers
• Rashes on the chest and abdomen
• Constipation or diarrhoea (bloody stools in rare cases)
• Head and body aches
• Severe fatigue
• Sweating
• Weakness and/or lethargy

Prevention of Typhoid

While vaccines are only partially effective, they are usually administered to people in Typhoid prone areas or people travelling to areas where typhoid fever is common.
Below are some health tips for preventing typhoid.

1. Wash your hands properly

• After changing a baby’s nappy
• After taking care of sick people
• After using the toilet
• After working in the garden
• Before and after handling food

2. Avoid drinking untreated water

If you are visiting a place with a possibly contaminated water source, drink only bottled water.

3. Avoid raw vegetables and fruits

Vegetables like lettuce and cabbage are good vehicles of this bacteria because of their ability to retain contaminated water even when washed with clean water. 

When you visit places with poor sanitation, it is best you cross raw food off your menu.

4. Buy hot foods

When eating out, avoid food that is served at room temperature, instead go for hot meals.

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Stop Using Straw While Drinking Drinks. It Is Dangerous!!!

By 2050, there may be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Do you want to do something to stop it? By Greta Alvarez.

plastic straws

 

1. Some materials can still be toxic

 

Some plastic straws are still being made with materials that are potentially toxic or carcinogenic. And even if straws are labeled as “BPA-free” they might still contain the chemical.

 

2. Plastic is not biodegradable

And even though many disposable straws are made from recyclable materials, they can be difficult to recycle. According to the Strawless Ocean in the US, plastic straws are too lightweight for recycling sorters and drop through sorting screens and end up in landfills. (And that’s only if someone bothers putting them in the recycling bin to begin with.)

Plastic can remain in the environment for over 2 000 years because (most) plastic is not biodegradable. So that beverage that took you 15 minutes to drink will linger in the environment for generations.

In fact, it’s likely that every straw you’ve ever used in your life still exists in the environment somewhere. It just degrades until its microscopic. Even burning it creates harmful dioxin emissions that are bad for your health and the environment.

 

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3. Straws pollute the ocean

And for several different reasons, straws frequently end up in the ocean because they’re littered on the beach, blown out of trashcans, or washed down storm drains, among other reasons. Studies predict that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight. Because of their small size, aquatic animals can confuse bits of plastic for food and choke on them.

4. People can get hurt

Thousands of people end up in the ER each year because of straw-related injuries. We’re talking contusions, abrasions, mouth injuries, eye injuries…

5. Straws are wasteful

An average person will go through 38 000 straws in 60 years. Which means that five hundred million straws are used every day. And that’s just in the United States of America. No wonder a hundred thousand sea animals and a million birds die each year due to plastic consumption.

What can we do?
To make a change, it’s as simple as asking to not get a straw with your beverage when you order one. It may not feel like you can save the planet on your own, but little habits like this help raise awareness and your influence can easily spread. One small gesture can have a huge impact. Hopefully you have enough facts now to defend your decision.

And spread the word! If someone notices that you’re not using a straw, let them know why. And for many people, ditching plastic straws will not affect their quality of life. Of course, there are exceptions, and some people need straws. But for everyone who can live without them, imagine the impact it’d have on the environment if we all stopped using them.

And if you’re not ready to give up on straws entirely, there are tons of options for reusable straws out there. Bamboo, stainless steel, paper, silicone, treated glass, etc. To sum up, if you want the future to be healthier, now is the time to give up on disposable straws forever. And tell your friends to do the same.

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How To Prevent Malaria Fever

Malaria is a major public health concern in Africa because hundreds of thousands of people still die from it every year, with pregnant women, children under 5 years of age and those living with HIV/AIDs being the most affected groups.

In addition, malaria in pregnancy contributes to pregnant women developing complications like miscarriage, stillbirth, giving birth prematurely, anaemia in the woman (her blood drops to a dangerously low level)
Below are 5 ways you can prevent malaria

 

1. Proper Use of Insecticide-Treated Nets

Insecticide-treated nets, when used correctly, prevents the mosquito carrying the malaria-causing parasite from coming in contact with your body. Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets are distributed free of charge to pregnant women and new nursing mothers in many health centres in Nigeria and many other African countries.

2. Assess the malaria risks when traveling - Get an antimalarial ( when necessary)

A lot of people report getting malaria during a trip. Whenever you are visiting an area with a high risk of contracting malaria.

Some preventative medications might need to be taken up to two risks before traveling. While others can be taken on arrival.

Please consult a doctor about preventative medications before visiting a high-risk area.

3. Indoor Residual Spraying

This is the application of an effective insecticide to the inside of houses, on the walls and other surfaces that can serve as a resting place for mosquitoes carrying the malaria-causing parasite.

This malaria prevention method is not common, but it has been shown to be very effective. Once sprayed, it can last for about 6 months, during which mosquitoes that rest on the sprayed surfaces will die. When combined with the use of insecticide-treated nets, this malaria prevention method is very effective.

4. Go for long sleeves

Avoid wearing short clothing in the evening and at night. Wearing long sleeve shirts and trousers reduces the area of skin exposed. Travellers to mosquito-prone areas can also treat their clothes with permethrin in order to increase protection.

5. Proper Treatment of Malaria

While preventing contact with mosquitoes carrying the malaria-causing parasite is the best way to tackle malaria, effective treatment is very important for those who get bitten by these mosquitoes and come down with malaria.

Many people stop taking their anti-malarial medication once the symptoms disappear because they feel they have recovered and there is no need to complete the drugs. This is wrong and dangerous because it can lead to drug resistance. 

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How To Prevent High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is the health condition of having blood pressure readings above 140/90 mmHg, over a number of weeks. High blood pressure is a major health risk because it puts extra strain on your heart and blood vessels.

People with high blood pressure are susceptible to stroke, kidney diseases and heart failure. It is popularly called the silent killer for good reason; high blood pressure gives no direct signs or symptoms.

Diet and stress are the main precursors of high blood pressure. People with unhealthy eating habits and stressful lifestyles are advised to check their blood pressure monthly.

Besides serving as a reminder to live healthy, frequent blood pressure checks can help you detect this health condition, so you can take steps to lowering it.
Here are some simple tips for controlling blood pressure:

1. Lose some weight

Blood pressure often increases with body mass index. Being overweight disrupts breathing while sleeping (sleep apnea) in some, this further raises blood pressure.

Weight loss is an effective lifestyle change for controlling blood pressure.

2. Exercising regularly

Frequent physical activity for 30 minutes on most days of the week has be proven to lower blood pressure by 4-9 mm HG. Consistency is important for people diagnosed with high blood pressure, stopping may lead to a relapse. Cycling, jogging, walking, dancing and walking are some of the best types of exercise for lowering blood pressure.

3. Eat a healthy diet

A change in the diet is recommended by physicians advising on lowering high blood pressure. Consume more whole grain meals, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. Salt and high blood pressure are not good friends. Cut salt from your meals gradually and substitute with natural spices to reduce blood pressure. Reduce the size of your meal portions; eat foods low in cholesterol and saturated fats.

4. Quit smoking, decrease alcohol intake, and reduce caffeine consumption

Regulate habits like smoking, alcohol consumption, soft drinks and caffeine intake. Smoking is a habit that must go; nicotine increases the blood pressure, heart rate, narrows your artilleries and makes your blood more likely to clot (this sets you up for an heart attack or stroke).

5. Reduce your stress

Chronic stress is a top contributor to high blood pressure. Try to figure out what causes your stress. Try organizing possible causes, such as family, work, illness and finance. Once you determine what causes your stress, start considering how to eliminate them.

6. Potassium rich food

Eating potassium rich fruit and vegetable helps in lowering blood pressure. Tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, beans, peas and dried fruits such as resins are rich sources of potassium.

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Having Chest Pain? It Might Result To Heart Attack Or HeartBurn

Most of us have experienced minor chest pain at one time or the other. People who have severe chest pain sometimes wonder if it's serious like a heart attack or something that would go away with time.

Chest pain occurs in the upper body, from the jaw down to the ribs. Common probable causes of chest pain include panic disorders and heartburn; acid reflux.

A heartburn can simply be cleared up with an antacid while a heart attack is a health emergency that can cost you your life.

People having a heart attack usually have one or two symptoms that suddenly progress within 10 minutes ( this makes quickly identifying a heart attack very important).

It is safe to consider heart attack if you have chest pain and other symptoms that are associated with having a heart attack.

While some symptoms of heartburn and heart attack might be similar, the outcomes differ.

Below are symptoms of heartburn and heart attack to help you make a safe choice
Besides chest pain, heart attack symptoms can also include:

• Pain that extends from the chest to the neck, jaw, shoulders or arms
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating profusely
• Unusual fatigue
• Upper abdominal discomfort
• Dizziness (associated with fast or irregular heart rate)
• Vomiting or nausea 

Anyone with the symptoms listed above needs to be evaluated by a health-care professional as soon as possible.
On the other hand heartburn symptoms besides chest pain include:

• Dry cough 
• Sore throat
• Hoarseness
• Difficulty swallowing
• A sour taste in the mouth 

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Did You Know? - Episode 5

Did you know that;

1. almonds are members of the peach family
2. Madonna and Michael Jackson were both born in 1958
3. duck eggs are the largest eggs in the world
4. an egg contains every vitamin except vitamin C
5. owls can't move their eyes from side to side
6. you take over 23,000 breaths everyday
7. scorpions glow under ultra violet light
8. gold never erodes
9. flamingos can bend their knees backwards
10. ants stretch when they wake up in the morning
11. when water freezes it expans by 9%
12. your foot and your forearm are the same length
13. 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
14. diamonds are the hardest natural substance
15. Halley's comet passes the Earth every 76 years (the next time it will return will be 2062)
16. the longest possible eclipse of the sun is 7.31 minutes
17. the electric toothbrush was invented in 1939
18. the WD in WD-40 stands for Water Displacer
19. VHS stands for Video Home System
20. the opposite sides of a dice always adds up to 7
21. a piece of paper cannot be folded more than 7 times
22. there are 31,536,000 seconds in a year
23. the Olympic flag was designed in 1913
24. a bowling pin will fall at a tilt of 7.5 degrees
25. Mars appears red because it's covered in rust
26. tennis was originally played with bare hands
27. there is no sound in space
28. the word racecar can be spelled the same way backwards
29. the stomach acids found in a snakes stomach can digest bones and teeth but not fur or hair
30. the lifespan of a squirrel is 9 years
31. female lions complete 90% of the hunting in their herd
32. gorillas sleep 14 hours a day
33. over 2,500 left handed people are killed a year from using right handed products
34. the Earth is struck by lightning over 100 times every second
35. the original design of Monopoly was circular
36. more people die from falling coconuts then from shark attacks
37. Peru has more pyramids than Egypt
38. Christmas trees originated from Germany
39. Germany borders 9 other countries
40. Einstein slept 10 hours a night
41. Americans throw away 44 million newspapers a day
42. Americans eat 35,000 tons of pasta a year
43. Hawaii is the only US state that grows coffee
44. New York was the first capital of the United States
45. Hawaii was originally called the Sandwich Islands
46. the Titanic was built in Belfast
47. Buckingham Palace has over 600 rooms
48. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
49. the Eiffel Tower has 1,792 steps
50. Porsche also builds tractors

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Did You Know? - Episode 9

Did you know that;

1. on average you blink 25,000 a day
2. men have 10% more red blood cells than women
3. you have fewer muscles than a caterpillar
4. New Zealands first hospital was opened in 1843
5. when your face blushes so does your stomach lining
6. 1 square inch of human skin contains 625 sweat glands
7. artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991
8. americans spend $10 million a day on potato chips
9. moisture (not air) causes super glue to dry
10. The US shreds 7,000 tons of worn out currency each year
11. turnips turn green when sunburnt
12. each year there is one ton of cement poured for each man, woman, and child
13. Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors
14. the last Play Boy centerfold to have staples was published in 1985
15. porcupines float in water
16. a female ferret is called a jill
17. the fingerprints of koala bear are indistinguishable to that of a human
18. flamingos can only eat when their heada are upside down
19. dolphins can hear underwater sounds from 24km (15miles) away
20. roosters can't crow if they can't fully extend their necks
21. the cheetah is the only cat that can't retract it's claws
22. the bones of a pigeon weigh less than its feathers
23. armadillos can walk underwater
24. Kiwi birds are blind
25. a group of whales is called a pod
26. most birds eat twice their body weight each day
27. giraffes have no vocal cords
28. gunpowder is formed by mixing charcoal, saltpetre and sulphur
29. a car travelling at 80kph (50mph) uses half its fuel to overcome wind resistance
30. light is electro magnetic radiation
31. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen make up 90% of the human body
32. according to the old English time system a moment is 1 and a half minutes
33. paper money was first used in China
34. red light has the highest wavelength
35. the drinking straw was invented in 1886
36. the world's knowledge is growing so fast that 90% of what we will know in 50 years time will be discovered in those 50 years
37. the lie detector was invented in 1921
38. Sir Isaac Newton was 23 when he discovered the law of gravity
39. there is enough petrol in a full tank of a Jumbo Jet to drive the average car 4 times around the world
40. to crack a whip the tip must be travelling faster than the speed of sound
41. cars were first started with ignition keys in 1949
42. minus 40°C is exactly the same temperature as minus 40°F
43. the revolving door was invented in 1888
44. a Sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure
45. the Chinese used fingerprints as a method of identification as far back as AD 700
46. the first metered taxi was introduced in 1907
47. that after petrol, coffee is the largest item bought and sold
48. you shed a complete layer of skin every 4 weeks
49. red blood cells are produced in bone marrow
50. your normal body temperature is 37°C (99°F)

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See Reason Why Some Individuals Have Small Head

As human begin, you can't sit for all day long without taking a walk. During this walk, you see a lot of things strange or mysterious. They say, The more you go, the more you see. Thus, you see some children with smaller heads
Some says "it is normal" while others say "that is how they were created" but both ideas are wrong. Did you know that small headed people are suffering from MICROCEPHALY? yes, they are.

What is Microcephaly?

Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is significantly smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex. Sometimes detected at birth, microcephaly usually is the result of the brain developing abnormally in the womb or not growing as it should after birth.
Microcephaly can be caused by a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Children with microcephaly often have developmental issues. Generally there's no treatment for microcephaly, but early intervention with supportive therapies, such as speech and occupational therapies, may help enhance your child's development and improve quality of life.

Symptoms of Microcephaly

As expected, the sign is the head size significantly smaller than that of other children of the same age and sex.
A child with more severe microcephaly may also have a backward-sloping forehead.

Causes of Microcephaly

Microcephaly usually is the result of abnormal brain development, which canoccur in the womb (congenital) or during infancy.
Microcephaly may be genetic. Hence, if parent suffers small head, one of the children will definitely suffer it too.

Prevention

Chances are your doctor will detect microcephaly at the baby's birth or at a regular well-baby checkup. However, if you think your baby's head is smaller than normal or isn't growing as it should, talk to your doctor.
Learning your child has microcephaly can raise questions about future pregnancies. Work with your doctor to determine the cause of the microcephaly. If the cause is genetic, you and may want to talk to a genetics counselor about the risk of microcephaly in future pregnancies.

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Did You Know? - Episode 4

Did you know that;

1. 96% of candles sold are purchased by women
2. Monopoly is the most played board game in the world
3. if you filled a matchbox with gold it could be flattened into a sheet the size of a tennis court
4. 42% of men and women 25% don't wash their hands after using a public toilet
5. the only animals that purr are cats
6. Jamaica has 120 rivers
7. a cats urine glows under a blacklight
8. cats have a peripheral vision of 285 degrees
9. white cats with blue eyes are usually deaf
10. Pearls melt in vinegar
11. rice is the staple food for 50% of the worlds population
12. a crocodile can't stick out its tongue
13. your more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than by a poisonous spider
14. the electric chair was invented by a dentist
15. the dot on top of the letter 'i' is called a tittle
16. giraffes and rats can last longer without water than camels
17. there is no butter in buttermilk
18. a hard boiled eggs spin (uncooked or soft boiled don't)
19. the human body of a 70 kg person contains 0.2mg of gold
20. instant coffee was invented in 1901
21. all of the clocks in the movie 'Pulp Fiction' are fixed to 4:20
22. the film 'Mary Poppins' was filmed entirely indoors
23. tree hugging is forbidden in china
24. the wheelbarrow is invented in China
25. paper originated from China
26. The Great Wall of China is approximately 6,430 Km long (3,995 miles)
27. China manufacturers 70% of the worlds toys
28. cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length
29. domestic cats dislike citrus scents
30. small dogs usually live longer than larger breeds
31. that you can spell the word 'level' the same backwards
32. the word typewriter is the longest word that can be typed using only the top row of a keyboard
33. the word 'testify' derived from a time when men were required to swear on their testicles
34. the word 'uncopyrightable' is the is the only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating any letter
35. every single possible 3 character .com domain has been registered
36. Bill Gates began programming computers at the of age 13
37. Bali has the worlds largest variety of flora
38. the Taj Mahal in India is made entirely out of marble
39. India has the most post offices than any other country (over 100,000)
40. India is home to over 200 million cows
41. the naming of tropical storms and hurricanes officially began in 1953
42. wind doesn't make a sound until it blows against an object
43. hummingbirds can't walk
44. the past tense for the English word 'dare' is 'durst'
45. household dust is made of dead skin cells
46. Scotland has the most redheads
47. only female mosquitoes bite
48. ostriches don't bury their heads in sand
49. rubber bands last longer when kept refrigerated
50. women blink twice as much as men

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Did You Know? - Episode 3

Did you know that;

1. an elephants ears are used to regulate body temperature
2. hippopotamuses have killed more people in Africa than any other animal
3. bats always turn left when exiting a cave
4. the Arctic Ocean is the smallest in the world
5. the most common mental illnesses are anxiety and depression
6. crocodiles never outgrow their enclosure
7. the word laser stands for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'
8. your skin is the largest organ making up the human body
9. reindeer hair is hollow inside like a tube
10. black on yellow are the 2 colors with the strongest impact
11. in a deck of cards the king of harts is the only king without a moustache
12. there are 22 stars in the Paramount studios logo
13. there are 31,557,600 seconds in a year
14. enamel is the hardest substance in your body
15. french fries are originally from Belgium
16. the coins thrown into the Trevi fountain in Italy are collected for charity
17. everyday is a holiday somewhere in the world
18. cows don't have upper front teeth
19. your most sensitive finger is your index finger (closest to your thumb)
20. its physically impossible for pigs to look up at the sky
21. grapes explode when you put them in the microwave
22. Venetian blinds were invented in Japan
23. the word 'Strengths' is the longest word in the English language with just one vowel
24. the average golf ball has 336 dimples
25. the Amazon rainforest produces half the world's oxygen supply
26. the movie 'Wayne's World' was filmed in two weeks
27. the brand Nokia is named after a place in Southern Finland
28. Brazil covers 50% of the South American continent
29. Hilton was the first international hotel chain
30. Brazil is named after a tree
31. Brazil borders every country in South America except Chile and Ecuador
32. the first sailing boats were built in Egypt
33. a group of owls is called a parliament
34. a group of whales is called a pod
35. a group of geese is called a gaggle
36. a group of kangaroos is called a mob
37. a group of frogs is called an army
38. a group of rhinos is called a crash
39. the most commonly forgotten item for travelers is their toothbrush
40. an octopus pupil is rectangular
41. the Australian aircraft carrier QANTAS stands for Queensland And Northern Territories Aerial Service
42. room temperature is defined as between 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F)
43. the hyoid bone in your throat is the only bone in your body not attached to any other
44. the safest car color is white
45. apples are more effective at waking you up in the morning than coffee
46. cats can't move their jaw sideways
47. Coca Cola launched its 3rd product Sprite in 1961
48. the oldest word in the English language is 'town'
49. the movie Pulp Fiction cost $8 million to make with $5 million going towards actor's salaries
50. there are only 4 words in the English language which end in 'dous' (they are: hazardous, horrendous, stupendous and tremendous)

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Did You Know? - Episode 2

Did you know that;

1. the Internet was originally called ARPANet (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) designed by the US department of defense
2. toilets use 35% of indoor water use
3. sound travels almost 5 times faster underwater than in air
4. Koalas sleep around 18 hours a day
5. the fortune cookie was invented in San Francisco
6. the first Burger King was opened in Florida Miami in 1954
7. the average speed of a skydiver is 200kph (124mph)
8. that 90% of an iceberg sits under water
9. all insects have 6 legs
10. the croissant was invented in Austria
11. a giraffe can clean its ears with its 21 inch tongue
12. African Grey Parrots have vocabularies of over 200 words
13. In eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed from bananas
14. Australia was originally called New Holland
15. the average human brain contains around 78% water
16. 1 nautical knot equates to 1.852 Kph (1.150 mph)
17. all the blinking in one day equates to having your eyes closed for 30 minutes
18. your brain uses between 20 - 25% of the oxygen your breathe
19. your foot has 26 bones in it
20. the Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs
21. if you add up all the numbers from 1 to 100 consecutively (1 + 2 + 3...) it totals 5050
22. the sentence "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter in the English alphabet
23. lightning strikes the Earth 6,000 times every minute
24. cats have over 100 vocal chords
25. fire usually moves faster uphill than downhill
26. sponges hold more cold water than hot
27. it's possible to lead a cow up stairs but not down
28. elephants sleep between 4 - 5 hours in 24 period
29. frogs can't swallow with their eyes open
30. camel's milk doesn't curdle
31. a 1/4 of your bones are in your feet
32. elephants are the only mammal that can't jump
33. a 'jiffy' is actually 1/100th of a second
34. your tongue is the fastest healing part of your body
35. on your birthday you share it with 9 million others
36. you burn more calories sleeping than watching TV
37. 1 googol is the number 1 followed by 100 zeros
38. a 1 minute kiss burns 26 calories
39. at birth dalmations are always white
40. Frogs don't drink (they absorb water through their skin)
41. hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards
42. at birth dalmations are always white
43. a duck can't walk without bobbing its head
44. a hummingbird's heart beats at over a 1,000 times a minute
45. a crocodile can't move its tongue
46. dragonflies have 6 legs but can't walk
47. that the first MTV video played was 'Video killed the radio star' by the Buggles
48. a strawberry is the only fruit which seeds grow on the outside
49. in 1878 the first telephone book made contained only 50 names
50. pop corn was invented by the Aztec Indians
51. an average person will spend 25 years asleep

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Did You Know? - Episode 1

Did you know that ;

1. 11% of people are left handed
2. August has the highest percentage of births
3. unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it
4. the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes
5. an ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain
6. a bear has 42 teeth
7. most lipsticks contain fish scales
8. no two corn flakes look the same
9. lemons contain more sugar than strawberries
10. 85% of plant life is found in the ocean
11. 8% of people have an extra rib
12. rabbits like licorice
13. Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz
14. the Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters
15. a lobsters blood is colorless but when exposed to oxygen it turns blue
16. armadillos have 4 babies at a time and are all the same sex
17. reindeer like bananas
18. the longest recorded flight of a chicken was 13 seconds
19. birds need gravity to swallow
20. the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E
21. the 3 most common languages in the world are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish and English
22. dreamt is the only word that ends in mt
23. the least used letter in the alphabet is Q
24. the names of all continents both start and end with the same letter
25. if you try to say the alphabet without moving your lips or tongue every letter will sound the same
26. the first letters of the months July through to November spell JASON
27. a cat has 32 muscles in each ear
28. Perth is Australia's windiest city
29. Elvis's middle name was Aron
30. the flag for Libya is unlike any other being a solid green color
31. the smallest bones in the human body are found in your ear
32. goldfish can see both infrared and ultraviolet light
33. cats spend 66% of their life asleep
34. Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating to 10 kilos per person per year
35. macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs
36. money is the number one thing that couples argue about
37. spiders are arachnids and not insects
38. when lightning strikes it can reach up to 30,000 degrees celsius (54,000 degrees fahrenheit)
39. Tennessee is bordered by 8 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina and Virginia - more than any other in the US
40. each time you see a full moon you always see the same side
41. stewardesses is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand
42. honey is the only natural food which never goes off
43. there is no such thing as a naturally blue food
44. M&M's chocolate stands for the initials for its inventors Mars and Murrie
45. the only continent with no active volcanoes is Australia
46. that you burn more calories eating celery than it contains (the more you eat the thinner you become)
47. the longest street in the world is Yonge street in Toronto Canada measuring 1,896 km (1,178 miles)
48. about 90% of the worlds population kisses
49. Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine
50. in every episode of Seinfeld there is a reference to Superman

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See How These Nigerian Celebrities Might Look At Old Age

A list of photos of top Nigerian celebrities – Tiwa Savage, Davido, Olamide, Wizkid, Simi, Toke Makinwa and more – side by side with photos of them at age 70, have emerged online.

What your favorite celebs are likely to look like when they grow old

There are some software applications that can be used to change appearances. They are called automated age progression or reduction applications which can be used to determine how a person would look when they are older or younger.

This amazing application was used to change the images of Nigeria’s favourite celebrities to see what they would look like when they are older, and the results were quite shocking.

Below is how some of your favourite Nigerian celebrities might look like when they grow old.

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Your Fingers Have Names. Check Now!!!

To be sincere, we all have fingers but i bet you do not know all their names. I did not kno them all before but after some research I learnt it and I am ready to share with you.

I believe all Yorubas will know this but not in English as Atanpako, Itobela, Eyitogaju, Orukayemi, Kurubente or Omondirin so this is an opportunity now. Learn it in English as follows respectively:

1. Thumb

Thumb the first finger. It is the biggest of all fingers.

2. Index finger

Index finger is the finger next to the thumb. It is the major finger used to do things. It is given various names according to its operation like Pointer finger, Trigger finger, etc.

3. Middle Finger

As it name implies, middle finger is the finger at the middle. It is the longest finger.

4. Ring Bearer

Ring Bearer is the finger that is almost to the last. Introduction ring and wedding ring are often put in this finger. It is also called Ring Finger

5. Pinky

I really love that name. It is so cute, isn't it? Pinky is the smallest finger and the last finger. It is also called the Little Finger

Note:

Some people have six (6) fingers. The last finger developed is as a result of improper development and it is not normal

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Twenty (20) Doctors Separated Conjoined Twin For 12hours

A successful surgery carried out by 20 doctors in India, has seen the separation of conjoined twin boys Love and Prince Zalte , from Mumbai , born in September 19 and joined from the lower part of the chest and shared a liver, intestine, bladder and pelvis.

The 12 hours surgery which began by 4am on Tuesday and involved pediatric surgeons, anesthetists and orthopedic surgeons, among others doctors, left the hospital’s operating theatres shut down, so the team could fully focus on the surgery.

26-year-old  Sheetal Zalte, who learnt about her condition 24 weeks into her pregnancy, said:

‘It is hard to express in words how happy I will be to hold my children in both my arms.’

It is however unclear when the twins who have been in intensive care and resting in separate beds for the first time in their lives, will go home.

More photos below;

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Benefits Of Ginger On Hair And Skin

We all know that Ginger is useful as a flavouring for food and your favourite Ginger Beer soft drink, but did you know it’s packed with components that can keep your skin and hair glowing and young. Here are a few wonders Ginger can do for you

1. Ginger slows down skin aging

The antioxidants in Ginger increase blood flow to the skin and reduce the toxins that make your skin dull, leaving you with healthy glowing skin and hair even as you get older

2. It can help clear pimples, acne and blemishes

The root has great antiseptic properties against acne causing bacteria and works well as a cleanser for your skin pores

3. Removes dandruff

Ginger’s antiseptic properties helps reduce dandruff by reducing scalp infections

So grabs some ginger or ginger juice today, feel free to pop it into your hair cream, shampoo and start enjoying the great benefits of this wonder root.

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Four (4) Test Every Woman Needs To Do

In trying to achieve set goals for ourselves - financial, career, relationship, we sometimes forget the most important aspect our lives - our health - without which we wouldn’t be able to achieve these goals. This is not to send one rushing around for unnecessary tests or searching for the slightest sign of illness but a reminder than regular testing is indeed important.

What Medical Tests Do You Need?

Although, we are all unique people with medical decisions that need to be made individually, having the right guideline and direction is very important. For the purpose of screening tests, here are the top 4 we think are most important!

1. Cervical cancer screening

Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. The cervix is the opening to the uterus and is located at the top of the vagina. There are two types of the screening; the cervical cytology (also called the Pap test or Pap smear) and the human papillomavirus (HPV).

With the Pap test, the lab checks the sample for cancer cells or abnormal cells that could become cancer later. With the HPV test, the lab checks for HPV infection. HPV is a virus that spreads through sexual contact. It can sometimes lead to cancer. If your screening tests are abnormal, your doctor may do more tests, such as a biopsy

Cervical Cancer occurs when cervical cells become abnormal and, over time, grow out of control. The cancer cells invade deeper into the cervical tissue. In advanced cases, cancer cells can spread to other organs of the body.

2. Breast cancer screening

Breast cancer is cancer that develops from breast tissue. Symptoms of breast cancer may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin.

Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them.

3. Blood pressure test

For most people, a blood pressure test is a routine part of their medical appointments. Depending on preference, your medical practitioner might order separate appointments for repeat blood pressure checks to look for ongoing health conditions, including elevated blood pressure, high blood pressure (hypertension), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart disease or other conditions.

4. Blood glucose testing

Glucose is a type of sugar and is the body's main source of energy. A blood glucose test is carried out to measure the glucose levels in your blood. A hormone called insulin helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells. Too much or too little glucose in the blood can be a sign of a serious medical condition. High blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) may be a sign of diabetes, a disorder that can cause heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and other complications. Low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) can also lead to major health problems, including brain damage, if not treated.

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Healthy Benefits Of Smiling

The power of a smile knows no bound. It can spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument. Smiling is essential for your health.

So it seems our facial expressions have a greater impact on our lives than you might have thought.

We spend billions of naira yearly on doctor visits, fitness routines, prescriptions and gym memberships. Some people who would spare no expense when it comes to their health seem to disregard smiling. Smiling is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health.

By choosing to smile even when upset, happy changes start to occur automatically because you have signaled the mind to shift into a brighter mood.

Today is World Smile Day, a celebration of happiness. The World Smile Day encourages us to bring a few more smiles into the world and spread the acts of kindness around the world.

We decided to share with you 5 reasons why you should smile more — especially when you don’t feel like it.

1. It lowers stress

When a person is smiling, the facial muscles and nervous system relax.

This causes the release of endorphins that trigger a positive feeling.

These chemicals released by the brain lower stress levels and improve your mood.

Make a habit of smiling even if you are not feeling happy, endorphins will trick your body into thinking you are.

2. It boosts your immune system

Smiling also encourages the release of serotonin. Just like the effect of endorphins, serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood and wellbeing.

An optimal level of serotonin helps the immune system react quickly and effectively.

3. It helps your heart 

You can reduce your risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problems by smiling more. The endorphins released when you smile increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. People who smile often are less likely to develop heart disease.

4. It could flip a bad Mood

Smiling changes brain chemistry for the better. It is especially helpful to people who are dealing with anxiety and depression. 

Besides managing stress, endorphins lift your mood.

5. It makes you age gracefully

People who smile often appear younger by as much as 3 years on average. Long-term studies show that people who smile more often live longer too.

This comes as no surprise to health practitioners who understand the effect of simply smiling on relieving stress and maintaining a healthy heart.

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Side Effects Of Zobo Drinks

It reduces the number of oestrogen in your body

This is only the issue for women who have the issue with the menstrual cycle. When you drink hibiscus on a regular basis, it can slow down the process of oestrogen production.

So, if you already have problems with this in your life, then consider staying away from karkade for a while. Besides, you should also remember that women taking birth control pills should stay away from the tea too, because of its specific properties.

Thus, if you have such problem, then opt for some other tea instead of this one and eliminate it from your daily diet at all.

It affects the blood pressure

People suffering from low blood pressure should also stay away from drinking this tea. It is very helpful in case you have hypertension syndrome, as it can easily bring the blood pressure on significant levels. But in case you have low blood pressure, then karkade is not an option for you.

It will make it even lower, and as a result of working together with pills you are taking to prevent this health issues, you can feel even worse. Therefore, watch out and make sure you know this before you consider having sour tea on a daily basis.

It might cause hallucinogenic signs

You might feel light-headed after drinking the zobo drink. The thing is that all the properties combined in it can lead to intoxication. So, if you work as a driver or drive a lot, then having hibiscus tea is not the best idea. Some people even reported getting hallucinogenic signs after drinking it on a regular basis. So, be careful as it can cause serious troubles.

It prevents pregnancy

Some women reported that this kind of drink hadn’t let them get pregnant. It is scientifically proven, but since we know that it can be harmful to your oestrogen levels, it can apparently prevent women getting pregnant.

So, if you are willing to conceive a child, then eliminate karkade from your daily ration. It can not only prevent the pregnancy but (who knows?) might even affect the fetus if you do get pregnant.

It might make you less productive

Given how this tea works in your body, it makes your body slow down a little. And as a result, you do less work in the same amount of time you used too. So, hibiscus tea is great if you need to give your body some rest. But in case you want to stay productive, then you should probably substitute it with some other drink.

It stimulates the menstrual flow

Health benefits of zobo drink

• It helps cure hypertension syndrome.
• It is packed with Vitamin C.
• It prevents early ageing.
• It helps your liver function properly.
• It has a number of antibacterial properties.
• It helps to reduce body temperature (so it can be helpful during hot seasons).
• It helps lessen the pain during the menstrual period.
• It can reduce body weight.
• Finally, it can even treat depression in early stages.

However, it is important to remember that even though it can be helpful in various ways, there are certain disadvantages of karkade one should know about and be careful with.

The scholars say that the properties of hibiscus work in such a way that they stimulate the menstrual cycle. Therefore, if some women have troubles having their period timely, then zobo drink is what they need to fix the problem. However, in other cases, they should stay away from it, as it can prevent the pregnancy and stimulate it at the wrong time. So, be careful with it too.

For some reason, the scholars did no explore the side effects of zobo drink too much. This is all we could find for you. However, these facts may be enough.

Now, as you realise what to expect, you might change your attitude to zobo drink and either drink it more frequently or cut it out of your daily ration it is absolutely up to you! But bear all these factors in mind when considering zobo drink on a daily basis. That’s all for today. Watch the video from the article to learn more about this drink and stay healthy!

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The Miracle Of Ugu Leaves

He was very sick and all efforts to revive him proved abortive. The nurses and doctors said the red blood cells in his body had depleted, yet they kept him in their custody. Is he really going to die because he doesn’t seem to be responding to treatment? Lost in thought, a mother sat at the reception, hoping for a miracle that would revive her child.

Feeling empathy towards the mother, one of the nurses approached. ‘Madam, if you don’t mind, can I talk to you briefly?’ She startled the woman who was already lost in thought.

‘It’s been two days since your boy was admitted here and from all indications, he is very short of blood. Apparently, you cannot afford pants of blood but I am definite you can afford vegetable.’ She noted

Surprised at the unwarranted insinuations of the nurse, the woman busted into tears.

The nurse became confused as she was only trying to help. Finally, the woman spoke, ‘So this seems like a joke to you eh? What is the correlation between a sick patient and vegetable? You must think I have the luxury of time to talk’, she responded.

 

The nurse only smiled heartedly and tried to calm her while also educating her.

 

‘Actually Madam, I was not trying to make a joke. I am very sure you know Ugu?’ She chipped in.

 

‘Yes! What about it? She asked curiously.

Happy to oblige, the nurse continued. ‘Do you know that when you wash the leaves and squeeze it, then mix the extract with milk, it serves as a supplement for red blood cells in the body? And that if you do that continuously for few days, it can revive your son in the absence of blood transfusion?’ She asked.

‘So, you mean squeezing Ugu and mixing the extract with milk would restore the red blood cells in my son?’ She questioned.

‘Yes, ma! In fact, it would also make his skin fresh and he would not look pale again.’

Obviously relieved, she asked if she could take her son home. The nurse advised against it but suggested she can go and prepare it while she monitors her son’s status.

 

Immediately, she rushed home.

 

Interestingly, there were various plantations in her compound, from vegetables of different kinds to pepper, plantain, banana, sugarcane etc. So she went to the Ugu quarters and cut some leaves, rinsed them and started squeezing. Afterwards, she added milk into a bowl containing the extract from the Ugu leaves.

 

Everything was set. So she hurried back to the hospital, met with the nurse and administered the Ugu leaves extract mixed with milk to her son. She did this three times before the day ended.

 

Surprisingly, the following morning, her son was up and bubbling with energy. Not that he had any serious ailment but the injections and drugs he was given worsened his condition since his blood level was low.

Full of smiles, the woman said ‘So, we ended up paying hospital bills when the solution was right within!

 

Ugu is not only edible when prepared as a vegetable, there are other uses that are beneficial to the body. Also called Fluted pumpkin or pumpkin leaves and scientifically known as Telfairia Occidentalis, this vegetable is one of the nice vegetables that happen to be very low in calories, supplying just 26 Cal per 100g and it is free of saturated fats and cholesterol.

 

In fact, research shows that when the essential ingredients are very much intact, it has the capacity to increase the red blood cells within a short period of time after consumption. If you want to speed up the increase in the red corpuscles, you can mix it with beverages like malt drinks and milk. It is indeed a natural method to regain blood quickly.

 

What is more interesting about this vegetable is that aside its ability to grow almost anywhere, it is a very rich source of fibre, minerals, vitamins A, B6, C, protein, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and manganese, anti-oxidants and vitamins, flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants like lutein, xanthins and carotenes. When the fresh leaves are sliced and mixed with coconut water and salt, stored in a bottle, it is very effective for treating convulsion in ethnomedicine.

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