insert_link Africa Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why By Jing Jing Liu, MacEwan University Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs resources to migrate. For many young Nigerians, the bloodshed that ended the 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality proved to be a decisive factor. Their desire […] todayApril 30, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics Everyday Resilience: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Grace and Grit By Bianca Strauss, Intermediate Human Capital Consultant, Old Mutual Namibia In a world where life's uncertainties often leave us feeling overwhelmed, it's our everyday resilience that becomes the guiding light, helping us navigate through the highs and lows with grace and grit. This resilience isn't about always having it together or never feeling the weight of our struggles. It's about acknowledging our vulnerabilities, embracing our imperfections, and finding strength […] todayApril 8, 2024 6
insert_link Health / Medical Are ultra-processed foods bad for you? | Decomplicated Studies show that the average British person consumes more than half of their calories from ultra-processed foods. Their consumption can cause extreme health issues and early deaths, putting a massive strain on national health services across the world. An evaluation of global dietary guidelines highlights the need for clearer warnings on what common foods fall under the ‘UPF' banner. todayFebruary 22, 2024 16
insert_link Lifestyle Is aromatherapy good or bad for you? Many people have turned to essential oils to help with stress, insomnia, headaches and other conditions. It's called aromatherapy, and FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin explores how it works. todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link Uncategorized Helping trauma survivors move forward: therapist offers tools and clinical guidance Navigating the holiday season and moving into the new year can be difficult for many people, but especially for those who carry trauma. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Darla Gale’s mission is to get her book, Sifting Through the Ashes: Finding Beauty, Peace, Love, and Strength Through Trauma, into the hands of as many people who need it as possible. The devastating Camp Fire of 2018 left many people traumatized and […] todayDecember 14, 2023 6
