Last week, Kigali hosted the Africa CEO Forum which brought together decision-makers from across the continent to discuss ways to further economic development. Gatherings like these have long served as a forum to reflect on the continent’s most pressing challenges, one of which is brain and mental health. ALSO READ: Italy ramps up Africa investment,…
Dar es Salaam — LOVE is that famous four-letter word that has inspired countless songs and sonnets. But what is it about this powerful emotion that makes our hearts thump, minds race, and palms sweat? “Love is a powerful feeling, and it is often a little different depending on what a person is giving to…
The study examined 20 healthy young adults who either took a nap or stayed awake on two afternoons. PHOTO/UNSPLASH. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published recently, in the journal NeuroImage, researchers at the Medical Center – University of…
The banking, financial services and insurance sector is navigating an unprecedented convergence of economic and regulatory pressures. Rising cost-of-living pressures, household cash-flow stress, regulatory expansion and new risks linked to climate, fraud, conduct and geopolitical volatility all converge to create a perfect economic storm. Socio-political shifts mean that customers now expect greater transparency, demonstrable concern…
The art of boxing The art of boxing 04:47 Two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts at an event in Tokyo earlier this month. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation junior lightweight champion Yamato Hata on Aug. 2. He underwent emergency…
Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa pass away within a day of each other after separate bouts on the same card. Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, collapsed shortly after completing a 12-round draw against Oriental and Pacific Boxing…
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, exercise intolerance, dizziness, muscle or joint pain and gut problems. And many of these symptoms worsen after exercise, a phenomenon known as post-exertional malaise. Medically the symptoms are known as myalgic…
