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Azeez June 16, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. LAI MOHAMMED ‘CLEARS THE AIR’ ON PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DEATH Amid speculations of President Muhammadu Buhari’s death, the Minister of Information…

Mazi Emeka July 11, 2016

#NoShameDay: The deep dark hole and the thin rope

By SheiFunmi Nomia Sincerely, how I feel when I have to genuinely talk about mental health, particularly mine, I begin to get teary eyes because I often recall moments I…

Ada Igboanugo February 4, 2015

Did you know that handing iPads to toddlers can damage their brains?

by Chinwe Okafor Handing an iPad to young children has become as much a part of parenting as sleepless nights and wet wipes – but it could be stunting their…

Kolapo Olapoju October 7, 2014

Three scientists win ‘Nobel Prize for Medicine’ for discovering the brain’s internal GPS

by Kolapo Olapoju American, John O'Keefe and Norwegian couple, May-Britt and Edvard Moser, won the 2014 Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, 6 October, for discovering the brain's 'internal positioning…

July 2, 2014

“Is Rocket Internet bad for the Eco-system? 1,000 percent yes” – Jason Njoku has another go at Jumia & co.

by Jason Njoku For all those who don’t like my opinions, beyond trying to organise my assassination, I would caution you just don’t read my blog. Your life will be…

April 3, 2014

Air pollution + 8 other things that kill your brain slowly

by Life Span The brain is affected by factors we don’t always look into in our daily lives. Everything from the food we eat, the little bad habits we’ve formed…

April 2, 2014

Opinion: 7 lessons to learn from cartoon characters Pinky and Brain

by Badejoko Adewale Your ideas will probably sound stupid, do it anyway: How does the idea of two laboratory rats aiming global domination sounds? Stupid, lame, and almost impossible? Exactly!…

February 5, 2014

This baby girl was born with part of her brain OUTSIDE her skull (PICTURED)

by Oge Okonkwo A baby with a little chance of survival has beaten all odds to stay alive after she was born with part of her brain outside her skull.…

January 16, 2014

‘It burns calories’: 8 health benefits of kissing you should know

by Valerie Reiss It can be an excellent way to check out a potential partner for sexual compatibility before getting naked and emotionally involved... 1. Kissing helps reduce blood pressure: Making…

November 6, 2013

10 things you might NOT know about love

by Michele Ochoa Love doesn't require that you ignore or suppress negativity. It simply requires that some element of kindness, empathy or appreciation be added to the mix. Compassion is the…

October 18, 2013

10 things men should know about women

by TNN Sometimes all that we need is a shoulder and ears to solve our problems. 1. Sure we love the gifts and surprises, but what matters to us the most is about…

October 13, 2013

It helps you stay slim: 8 health benefits of red wine

by Alankar Sharma Red wine is known to reverse the effect of dying ear hair cells which marks the onset of losing hearing abilities. Raise your glasses and hear them…

October 13, 2013

REVEALED: 13 things EVERY woman does NOT know about her own body

by Corrie Pikul Bad news first: Because of hormonal changes, women lose collagen in the skin much faster than men. But take heart—regardless of how rapidly women’s skin ages, men…

September 24, 2013

8 (surprising) things that can boost your self-esteem

by Jena Pincott Go ahead, spread some juicy gossip about someone you know. It'll make you feel better about yourself. 1. A Slightly Sloppy Villain Read a good mystery novel for…

September 17, 2013

Disgusting discovery: Woman finds a ‘brain’ in a packet of tomato sauce (PHOTO)

A mother-of-three told of her disgust after finding a 'brain' in a packet of Lidl passata sauce this week. Horrified Julleen Marter, 47, made the gruesome discovery as she prepared…

September 14, 2013

8 things to do to stay brain sharp

by Seema Sinha Stress also damages your brain by releasing damaging hormones. 1. Lead an active lifestyle and exercise regularly. Brisk walking, swimming, aerobics and yoga in mid-life helps prevent memory problems…

September 2, 2013

You need this: 5 brain foods that help you focus

by Shikha Desai Fiber present in oats keeps our brain sharper for long 1. Eggs Eggs are a great source pf protein and amino acids and are great for your…

August 30, 2013

You need this: 5 foods that relieve stress

by Zeenia F Baria A healthy way to cook beef is to have it slightly seared on the outside, sliced very thin and served with a salad. 1. Sweet potatoes…

August 28, 2013

Biology 2.0: Miniature ‘human brain’ grown by scientists in a lab

Miniature "human brains" have been grown in a lab in a feat scientists hope will transform the understanding of neurological disorders. The pea-sized structures reached the same level of…

July 23, 2013

Get smitten: 7 things love does to your brain

by Irene Jay Ever hear that love is a drug? Well, there may be some truth to that. Your brain houses these intensely passionate feelings using the same system that's activated…

June 21, 2013

Video footage of Taraba acting governor’s meeting with ailing Gov. Suntai in US hospital (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The governor of Taraba state, Danbaba Suntai who survived a plane crash has been said to be suffering from a serious mental condition. The ailing governor was…

May 11, 2013

Man quits his job, spends life savings and considered suicide… then finds out he had a WRONG cancer diagnosis

A Montana man was given six months to live — so he quit his job, spent all his cash and considered blowing his brains out. Mark Templin — in his…

April 17, 2013

5 ways your brain is tricking you into being miserable

by Kathy Benjamin and Dieter Melsens Negative thoughts are like the Sand People: If you chase them away, they'll come back in greater numbers. Your brain contains more than 100 billion…

April 13, 2013

O, the angel: 16-month-old baby suffers rare brain condition, may help get to her (PHOTOS)

A family from India are unable to afford medical treatment for their 16-month-old daughter, who suffers from a rare medical condition that has caused her head to swell alarmingly. Runa…

March 29, 2013

15-year-old brain damaged by tick bite during school trip to China awarded $41.7 million

CHRIS RYAN/GETTY IMAGES A federal jury in Bridgeport ruled in favor of Cara Munn, who is now 20. A Conneticut student left brain damaged and unable to speak after being…

March 6, 2013

Another excuse to stay hooked: Facebook improves brain activity – New study

Remarkably enough there are some health benefits of using Facebook. Researchers from the University of Arizona showed that older people can actually use the social media site to stay sharp and…

January 17, 2013

Does size really matter? See 10 ways your brain dictates what matters in sex

by Liz Lagley “Just cuz she’s cute doesn’t mean she’s for you.” Remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry’s penis has an argument with his brain and loses? It’s a classic: We’ve…

December 2, 2012

Esau and Jacob: Scan shows twins appearing to fight in the womb (WATCH)

For twins, sibling rivalry starts before they’re even born. Strikingly clear video appears to show identical twins kicking each other and fighting for space inside their mother’s womb. The images…

July 17, 2012

Study: See the list of foods that are making you dumb

by Adeniyi Abdul Our parents always warned us about too much sugar being bad but it's unlikely even they knew just how harmful such foods could be. Researchers have found…

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