Overeating at Christmas can cause weight gain – but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s permanent: Many of us look forward to sharing Christmas dinner with friends and family. DC Studio/ Shutterstock The holidays are a time of indulgence, with most celebrations centred on having festive food and drinks. It’s no wonder then that most people …
Rwanda: Paul Kagame is a dictator who clings to power but it’s not just for his own gain: Paul Kagame at a commemoration of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda in April 2023. Mariam Kone/AFP via Getty Images Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame recently said he was looking forward to his retirement after 23 years in power. …
‘Shy girl workouts’ aren’t just a great way to get fit – they may also help women gain confidence in the gym: Many young women find the gym to be intimidating. oneinchpunch/ Shutterstock Social media is full of fitness trends. While some of these are outlandish or verging on dangerous, others are actually helpful. Take …
The Archers’ electric vehicle row shows why rural areas may oppose chargers – but they also have so much to gain: Muse Studio/Shutterstock Long-running BBC radio soap opera The Archers might conjure images of an idyllic country life, but its storylines frequently highlight real tensions in British society. The series, set in the fictional village …
Teaching the Holocaust through literature: four books to help young people gain deeper understanding: A survey commissioned in 2019 revealed the shocking result that over half of Britons did not know that at least six millions Jews had been murdered during the Holocaust. This result was all the more surprising given the fact that the …
Late night eating may cause greater weight gain – new research points to why: This isn't the first study to show a link between late night eating and weight gain. MMD Made my dreams/ Shutterstock It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s no wonder, with …
Africa in space: continent has a lot to gain, but proper plans must be put in place: iStock / Getty Images Plus Every year in October nearly 100 countries organise activities to mark World Space Week. The theme this year is space and sustainability. In this interview, Adejuwon Soyinka, West Africa regional editor at The …
‘Gain a child, lose a tooth’: old saying holds true for women in northern Nigeria: Women who have children over a long time lose more teeth. Jacob Silberberg/Getty Images Childbearing has an impact on the health of women, and the impact grows with the number of times a woman has been pregnant for longer than …
Ukraine and Moldova gain EU candidate status but face a long road to full membership: For four months, Ukraine has been fighting for its very existence. Having successfully forced Russia to shift focus from a four-fronted offensive to concentrating on the Donbas region in the east of the country, Ukraine is now fighting a bitter …
Food prices: how countries are using the global crisis to gain geopolitical power: Twenty million tonnes of grain are currently stuck in Ukrainian silos, exacerbating the global food crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of the country. Aside from the need to get the grain onto world markets, freeing up storage space will be crucial to …
Job Seekers More Likely to Gain Employment when Using a Reference Letter.: In a tough employment market, with youth unemployment in South Africa at an alarming 66 percent, job seekers need to use all the tools at their disposal to ensure that they have a chance at securing that dream job. Now, a recent study …
Embracing AI in 2022: What Kenyan businesses stand to gain: Artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that many people once associated with a big black box that could beat you at chess, has rapidly evolved to become the next electronic frontier. One that promises unlimited potential in its application and reach, and a solution to many …
South Africa in the news: Rand Report: Rand makes a strong gain alongside updated inflation data: Another round of high inflation numbers has sparked concerns over the persistence in the recent upward price pressure.: “South Africa” – BingNews SA Squad: Two uncapped; Steyn retires; De Klerk out: South Africa name two uncapped players in their …
Ten small changes you can make today to prevent weight gain: Make your daily dog walks a little longer. Serhii Bobyk/ Shutterstock Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 0.5 and 1kg a year, which could see some people become overweight or obese over time. This weight gain isn’t usually the …
What Sudan and South Sudan stand to gain by reopening their border: Residents hang from a bus and hold a South Sudanese flag in the disputed Abyei region of Sudan. ALI NGETHI/AFP via Getty Images The border between Sudan and South Sudan is set to be reopened after 11 years. This follows the two countries …
Metabolism may not slow after 20 – so why do we still gain weight?: Don't blame your metabolism for middle age weight gain. Monthira/ Shutterstock For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically – making it harder to lose weight and keep in shape. But a …
Lockdown weight gain: telling people to eat less has never been the answer: People have been gaining weight during the pandemic Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock We ate a lot more during the pandemic. The latest figures by Public Health England suggest that more than 40% of British adults gained an average of 3kg during the pandemic. The …
South Africa in the news: Digital travel pass kicks off EU-wide as vacations gain pace: As the European summer vacation season hit its stride Thursday with a new EU-wide travel pass in place, the bloc’s medical office and a top airline chief issued reassuring messages on traveling, …: “South Africa” – BingNews Honolulu police WON’T …