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Margaret Ogola: an African heroine
One of four distinguished Kenyan women who died recently was a doctor who spent herself on the welfare of AIDS victims and strengthening the African family.
Does religion rot teenagers’ brains?
Recently, we looked at a claim, published in a serious science journal, Intelligence, that belief in God correlates worldwide with lower IQ. From the same journal in the same year, we learned that religion correlates with lower IQ among American teenagers. Just think, teens grow up believing that misbehaving rots their brains, and now - for pious teens - it’s religion! Helmuth Nyborg, who was one of the investigators in the adult study, reported.
Dark themes in teen literature
Where do you seek entertainment when you’re through with sentimental romance? In graphic violence, perhaps?
War, persecution, abuse, suffering -- these are common themes in literature and I am not overly disturbed by them, at least in principle. Some happy stories—as much as I love them—can seem disconnected from reality, and escapism’s comfort is too fleeting to satisfy.
What’s stopping you?
How to break through the top 12 barriers to exercise
Regular physical activity may help prevent or delay the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. It also may also increase your energy and boost your mood. But many people don’t know how to make physical activity a part of their lives and they hold on to one or more of the common barriers to physical activity listed below.
5 kitchen tools that will help you lose weight
Use these cuisine essentials to keep you on the path to eating right and staying slim.
By Helen Racanelli
1. Cast iron frying pan
This is the original nonstick pan. It's a bit tricky to "season" it -- in other words, to build up a natural nonstick surface by rubbing it with oil or grease and heating it. The upside: once it's seasoned, you need only a little bit of oil to cook meat, vegetables, etc. Plus, they're inexpensive.
Nordic Walking
How can you make walking a better overall workout without feeling like you are exerting any more energy? How can you overcome the slouching, neck and shoulder pain many get from working at desks and computers? Across Europe, millions of people have taken up nordic walking to give them a good workout and loosen their neck and shoulders.
What is Nordic Walking?
Nordic walking uses two specially designed poles to work the upper body while walking. Like cross country skiing, the poles are used by the arms to match each step the person takes.
How is it Better Than Just Walking?