insert_link Health / Medical Charles Namaseb: A Decade of Fitness Passion By Leonard Witbeen - 23rd January 2024 In a recent interview, with Future Media's Leonard Witbeen Charles Namaseb, also known as Coach Namaseb, shared insights into his remarkable journey in the fitness industry spanning nine years. As a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and crossfit trainer, Namaseb has dedicated himself to promoting healthy lifestyles through his bootcamp, which has been running successfully for seven years. Namaseb's passion for fitness emerged from […] todayJanuary 23, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Why dancers are better workers, according to research WitthayaP/Shutterstock Michela Vecchi, Kingston University and Ian Marsh, City, University of London Breakdancing in the break room might not seem like the best way to get ahead at work, but research shows recreational dance can actually improve productivity performance in the workplace. It is well known that engaging in physical activity has many health benefits – from reducing the risk of diabetes, to lowering the risk of developing coronary heart […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 26
insert_link Lifestyle South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the population is forecast to rise from 2030, bringing many challenges. Lauren Johnston, an economics and political economy expert, recently published a paper on the subject. We asked her to put the developments into perspective. What is […] todayJanuary 22, 2024 14
insert_link Lifestyle Austrians are the happiest nation in Europe Despite the pandemic and war, most Europeans reported they were quite satisfied with their lives in a 2022 survey. Austria came out top, while Germany and Bulgaria brought up the rear. Deutsche Welle reports that Austrians have been ranked as the most satisfied people in the European Union, according to Eurostat. On a scale of 1 to 10, Austrians rated their overall life satisfaction at 7.9, putting them ahead of […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 21
insert_link Lifestyle Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health. What evidence there is suggests that the sound levels reported in studies of more than 50,000 people often near, or exceed, permissible safe limits, conclude the researchers. And given the popularity of these games, greater public health efforts are needed to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 12
insert_link Lifestyle Does having children make you happier? Here’s what the research suggests The happiness and fulfilment you feel with the decision will depend on many different factors. CeltStudio/ Shutterstock Trudy Meehan, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences The prevailing belief in many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness – and that people who don’t have children are unfulfilled in their lives. But is this really […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 18
insert_link Lifestyle Paris Louvre Museum raises prices by nearly 30% It's getting more expensive to visit the Mona Lisa. The Louvre Museum in Paris, which houses the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, has raised prices by a whopping 30%. todayJanuary 16, 2024 24
insert_link Lifestyle Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests Gentle parents often feel overwhelmed and alone, researchers found. Jamie Grill/The Image Bank/Getty Images Annie Pezalla, Macalester College Are you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap. The idea of gentle parenting has been around since the 1930s but received increased attention over the past few years on social media and blogs, as well as in popular books, magazines […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 12
insert_link Interview Transcripts Bernard Jantze: Unveiling the Journey of Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama: From Enthusiastic Beginnings to Viral Success In a recent conversation with Leonard Witbeen, Bernard Jantze- the creative force behind Tse Ko Ro Be Nama //Gaus Drama shed light on the inception and evolution of their unique project. The discussion delved into the roots of the drama, its organic growth, and the unexpected journey it has taken. The drama, as described by the creator, emerged spontaneously from a place of enthusiasm and an unconscious discovery of their […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 17
