A famous study of the writing of nearly 180 nuns found that 90% of those with inherent positive emotions in their writing lived to age 85 or beyond. And 54% lived to age 94. In contrast, only 34% of the less cheerful nuns were alive at age 85, and only 11% lived to age 94. […]
Mental health is a complex subject– it’s hard to define and difficult to grasp all the different aspects of mental health. A recent research showed that 37% of university students in Uganda are victims of mental health. However, there are some simple steps that you can take to keep your mind healthy. Check out these […]
Health rights activists have asked President Yoweri Museveni not to assent to the just passed HIV/AIDS prevention and control bill. Parliament recently passed the bill, which provides for 10 years in jail for someone who intentionally infects another with HIV. Dr Lydia Mungherera who works with The AIDS Support Organisation says it is discriminatory and […]
Eating, chicken, meat is looked at fashionable to many university students but scientists have found that the iron in red meat may raise risks for heart disease. While iron in vegetable sources such as beans seems to have no ill effect. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the connection between meat-heavy diets […]
University students are at a risk of developing breast cancer if they don’t reduce on the use of contraceptives. Majority of university female students use birth control pills to avoid conceiving but some studies have suggested that those who use oral contraceptives are at a risk of developing breast cancer as compared to those who have […]
You can hate yourself when you have a cold or flu at a time you are meant to be in a lecture or an Examination. But before rushing to the clinic for medication, you can take the natural approach to treat a clod. Below are some home remedies that may help you feel better along […]
Cracked heals/soles are a common problem that affects both men and women worldwide. It can affect both heels or just only one heel.This affliction is common among the youths and the elderly. It could take several days or even weeks for cracks on the heels to develop. If the early signs of cracks on the […]
With a cheerful campus lifestyle enjoyed by many university students today, abstinence is at times too hard to adopt. But to avoid effects that come with unprotected sex, like unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) , you must use and know the proper use of a condom. Trust me, […]