insert_link Africa Sex and alcohol in Nigeria: marketing tactics send dangerous messages to young drinkers By Emeka Dumbili, University College Dublin Nigeria has a high rate of heavy drinking among young people. One study found that 55.8% of teenagers between 15 and 19 years old had engaged in binge drinking in the past month. The World Health Organization has shown that strictly limiting alcohol advertising and reducing alcohol availability are among the most effective measures to prevent heavy alcohol consumption. But Nigeria has […] todayAugust 19, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical Lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of breast cancer We all know that smart lifestyle choices directly translate to a healthy mind and body, but did you know that certain lifestyle choices can decrease your risk of breast cancer? A recent review[1] confirmed that lifestyle choices that have been earmarked since 2016 as being of benefit to reducing breast cancer risk, are still valid. These include minimizing your alcohol intake, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and ascertaining […] todayApril 17, 2024 70
insert_link Health / Medical Does exercise really do nothing for longevity, as a Finnish twins study suggests? BGStock72/Shutterstock George M. Savva, Quadram Institute Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from the Finnish Twins Cohort Study that there is little direct effect of “leisure time physical activity” on lifespan. What makes this study different from others – and is it right? Human behaviour and biology are complex and interact with wider […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 16
insert_link Uncategorized NBL urges Namibians to pause and make responsible decisions around alcohol consumption Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), the leading brewer in Namibia, proudly unveils its comprehensive annual responsible consumption awareness initiative, "Take a Second." This campaign aims to foster positive shifts in social attitudes towards alcohol consumption and instil a greater sense of accountability across Namibian communities. Spearheaded by NBL Corporate Affairs Manager, Surihe Gaomas-Guchu, "Take a Second" addresses the imperative need to normalise responsible alcohol consumption behaviours and eradicate anti-social […] todayDecember 19, 2023 6
