By Ginika Oguji The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC), Awkuzu, Dr Adaobi Odina, has urged members of the public to embrace healthy lifestyles and undergo regular medical check-ups to reduce the risk of stroke. Odina made the call on October 29 during a chat with health information officers in her office…
or 10 years we’ve been studying the question: What makes a country a safe place to travel? The result of our research has been our annual list of the World’s Safest Places. This year’s list, part of a comprehensive survey of the safety attitudes of American travelers, reflects what those travelers consider the safest countries…
Travelling at Christmas this year? You might as well make it memorable. Picture reindeer country in Lapland, or a festive European Christmas market filled with twinkling lights and the smell of mulled wine. Or do the opposite and celebrate somewhere warm, from Dubai and the Caribbean to a sunny Christmas in Sydney. This guide brings…
A trio of scientific papers, published in the journal Circulation, spells out how fluctuating hormones, mental health and well-being, the heart and the brain are linked and how those connections need to be a routine part of care from a young age. Image for illustration purposes Mega Doctor News – Advertisement – By American Heart Association…
Earlier this month, we shared a list of the creepiest places in the US, as told by people who experienced them firsthand. Now, let’s open it up to the whole world. Here are 76 of the scariest, darkest, and most unsettling cities, towns, and other destinations from all around the globe: Hey, you! Have you…
Are you planning a holiday in 2027? There are several best places in the World to visit which are attractive for their historic landmark, natural beauty, cultural festivals, and variety of food collections. Recently, National Geographic revealed the top 25 best places in the world to visit in 2027, and these destinations are across six…
Diet and sedentary lifestyle only explain part of South Asia’s health epidemic. A new paper on Lancet argues that environmental exposure, including air pollution, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and climate-related stress, is driving the surge in diseases Excess calorie consumption and physical inactivity are often cited as the main drivers of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Yet,…
From Canada’s historic cities and coastal landscapes to Europe’s lesser-known cultural destinations, 2027 is shaping up to be an exciting year for travellers looking to explore somewhere different. While famous tourist hotspots continue to attract millions of visitors, destinations offering authentic local experiences, natural beauty, and distinctive cultural heritage are becoming increasingly appealing. The destinations…
The annual list, unveiled on Oct. 20, features 25 destinations and travel experiences around the world for travelers to explore in the coming year. The selections were made following a nomination, research and reporting process involving National Geographic’s travel experts and Nat Geo Traveler’s international editorial teams. National Geographic highlighted Penang’s unique mix of natural…
While Halloween is marked in many countries around the world on October 31, some people love sticking to the dark and mysterious theme when travelling any time of year. And of course, some nations are more spooky than others for a creepy visit. Experts at Holafly investigated and have now revealed the most eerie places…