Lecturers in KSU/PAAU exhibit some characters that do affect the outcome of students, here is a bit of them :
Skipping Classes : Some lecturers in our tertiary institutions fathom joy from this. Should we call it laziness? Or nonchalant attitude? They are probably into other private businesses to better their own lives, thereby hardly getting the chance to come and take classes. Then when the exam is around corner, they show up out of the middle of nowhere in
particular and bombard students with notes and materials to read on their own.
Lecturing Instead Of Teaching : Breaking
it down, if he faces the board as he murmurs to himself or dictates notes non-stop without
no explanation whatsoever, caring not about the students, he lectures. If he’s always explaining and engaging with the students, asking them if they understand and speaking loud enough for them to hear him, he teaches. The difference is understandable, if a lecturer
adopts the lecturing habit, students tend to perform not so good.
Setting Exam Based On What They Never Taught In Class (common in NAT.SC) : They probably believe that students will read above the syllabus and go off what has been taught in class, the guess is not always right though.
Students will just keep staring at the exam paper on the exam day. Not that they did not
read, but the lecturer did not set what he taught them.
Having Evil Mind sets Towards Students : Just because a lecturer did not have A in a course during his undergraduate days, he will mark students down so none of them will have an A. Bad!
Being Careless With Test And Exam
Scripts : Some of our lecturers do not have good record keeping habit not to talk of arranging documents in an orderly manner. In the process of handling test or exam scripts, they misplace some and the student get no result when the result is released.
Failing Endowed Female Students Who Refuse To Satisfy Their Sexual Urge : Some female students are really endowed, not to lie. So once they apply and you turn down their application, you will fail their course till they retire.
Fixing Short Notcie For Exams Or Fixing
Impromptu Tests : Some deliberately do this to record mass failure and probably catch those who are not reading or getting along with the course. Wicked act.
Copying And Pasting Mumu Handouts
From The Internet : They just go on google and search for a key phrase concerning the subject matter, thumb through the results and fortunately find a matching page. Then they download the page word for word and print it
out for students. This habit makes no sense.
Not Accommodating Questions – Some lecturers will just shut you down or yab education out of you if you dare ask them question in class. They have probably forgotten
that customers are always right.
Not Wanting Students To Graduate With A First Class Degree : According to the common conspiracy theory in KSU/PAAU, lecturers deliberately don't want students to graduate with a first class degree irrespective of how good the students is. The moment you're climbing up, they try as much as possible to pull you down. This according to what they say, is because this lecturers are "afraid" of the fact that the university might retain such student, putting their own job at risk.
Bonus : They Fail Students Intentionally So They Pay "Tithe" To Them (SORTING)
The question however,is it possible (ever) for them to adjust ?
J.L.O
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
3 TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE IN PAAU
There are some Types Of Relationships You Should Never Have In School, especially in the University. As universities are hotbeds for all kinds of relationships, good and bad, from everlasting true love to an awkward one-night stands originated from a dinner party. You might have made mistakes, you might not. Either ways, here are the list of things and people not to do in terms of relationships in the university.
1. Do Not Have A Relationship with your lecturer
It’s quite understandable that at times, you might be attracted to the person imparting wisdom and learning to you on a daily basis. There are all too many occasions for attraction to blossom; seminars where everyone else is too hungover to turn up, or the aptly named “personal” tutorials. Relationships between faculty members and students are pretty common, and rarely prohibited by universities. But most relationships you have at school aren’t going to end happily ever after. Most likely, if you get into a relationship with your tutor or lecturer, it will implode at some point, and you’ll have to endure the awkwardness and pain of forced
contact with an ex who still holds the position of power over you that was so attractive in the first
place. Or, worse, you’ll just hit on a lecturer when drunk on free departmental wine, be rejected, and have to spend the next three years studiously avoiding them, and never ever taking any of their courses
2.Do Not Have A Relationship with your lodge/flat mate
Having a relationship with someone you already live with escalates everything; you can get close really quickly, but that makes it harder if you then split up. “ Don’t do it“– else you want someone to be visiting you day in day out, all days, which will instigate some things to happen and definitely make you both get tired of each other really
quickly.
3. Do Not Have A Relationship with a sabbatical officer
Sabbatical officers are students who take a year off between or directly after their studies to take on key positions in the student union. Relationships between students and people like this might not immediately seem particularly ill-advised, and you do get a kind of second-hand power rush from dating someone vaguely important. But when it ends, and there’s a cardboard cut out of your ex that creepily guards the entrance to your uni, it becomes peculiarly painful. As are all the emails, the weird pictures of them dressed up in a novelty reindeer costume, and the realization that it’s very hard to get over someone when they’re around all the time.
1. Do Not Have A Relationship with your lecturer
It’s quite understandable that at times, you might be attracted to the person imparting wisdom and learning to you on a daily basis. There are all too many occasions for attraction to blossom; seminars where everyone else is too hungover to turn up, or the aptly named “personal” tutorials. Relationships between faculty members and students are pretty common, and rarely prohibited by universities. But most relationships you have at school aren’t going to end happily ever after. Most likely, if you get into a relationship with your tutor or lecturer, it will implode at some point, and you’ll have to endure the awkwardness and pain of forced
contact with an ex who still holds the position of power over you that was so attractive in the first
place. Or, worse, you’ll just hit on a lecturer when drunk on free departmental wine, be rejected, and have to spend the next three years studiously avoiding them, and never ever taking any of their courses
2.Do Not Have A Relationship with your lodge/flat mate
Having a relationship with someone you already live with escalates everything; you can get close really quickly, but that makes it harder if you then split up. “ Don’t do it“– else you want someone to be visiting you day in day out, all days, which will instigate some things to happen and definitely make you both get tired of each other really
quickly.
3. Do Not Have A Relationship with a sabbatical officer
Sabbatical officers are students who take a year off between or directly after their studies to take on key positions in the student union. Relationships between students and people like this might not immediately seem particularly ill-advised, and you do get a kind of second-hand power rush from dating someone vaguely important. But when it ends, and there’s a cardboard cut out of your ex that creepily guards the entrance to your uni, it becomes peculiarly painful. As are all the emails, the weird pictures of them dressed up in a novelty reindeer costume, and the realization that it’s very hard to get over someone when they’re around all the time.
5 CATEGORIES OF BIG BOYS IN PAAU……
BIG BOYS WITH THE “BIG BRAINS”
These are basically the type of guys that give all their attentions to their studies. Other students (both male and female) are always seen flocking
around them because they’re gurus and they
always have one or two things to tell you that you don’t even have an idea about. Things like emm… Well things you probably don’t know anyway. If you ask, you might as well find out right? Isn’t that why they are called “Genius”? I love to refer them as freaks though. No hard feelings. They make me freak out and feel intimidated. I just don’t give them the pleasure of seeing that expression on my face back to those nerds. Most of the time, they occupy positions such as presidents, class-reps or the head of whatever organization they are in. Don’t get it twisted, some are quite good looking. I’m not gay tho, just saying in respect to views of my female friends.
BIG BOYS WITH “NO CASH” IN POCKETS
These are the type of guys you see repping the hood on daily basis. Academics don’t have their full attention, having fun is just their thing. They are either in school to submit an assignment, meet up with that lecturer who is always taking attendance or showcasing their fresh kicks (kicks, meaning their clothes, shoes or accessories…which they might have borrowed money to get). The F**ked up thing is that most of these guys have no money in their pockets let alone account. You will always find them where there is a party and the food is FREE!!!. They are always looking for a way to get extra cash from their school fees by jailing (lying about the school fees) their parents. Funny thing is, these are the type of guys that run entertainment cliques, clubs and so on….. I have a very good friend in this category named Usi Joseph who is a fresh, funny and broke nigga all together.
BIG BOYS DOING “BIG IN STARCH”
These set of big boys can be seen in every category meaning they may be brilliant or dull, it all depends. One distinctive character with these type of big boys is that they don’t joke with starch. The type of starch they use can’t even be gotten in Abuja, it has to be from those place where cassava production is high…lol!! With their well tailored, ironed and starched shirt, you just unanimously believe these guys are big boys. I always respect ma nigga Osho Klinsman. He dey everly starch shirt even with e boxers.
BIG BOYS WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE IN
“DRUG DEALING”
Whew’… coedine people
This category of students are said to live in the “ wilderness“. They smoke weed day in day out, forming bad guys up and down, bullying people. These ones are basically wasting their parents’ money in school. I’m way better than these ones, I know that for sure. They are the type of students you see in the examination hall and say to yourself “so this one is even in my
department??” like are you freaking kidding me?
They just show up!!! Anyway, these guys don’t care! They are probably anticipating a future of that of “Ghost” in the Tv Series, “Power”.
BIG BOYS LIKE THE “GREAT GATSBY”
I hope you have seen the movie, “Great Gatsby” by Leonardo di Carpio. Well, back to the point, these are the type of guys that have a bit of everything. They don’t miss classes and they are always on the top of their academics. They are neat, classy, have selective friends. To an extent, some other
students usually regard them as proud people (well me am proud sha). These types of students usually don’t make a first class but they are always very close. Another admirable thing is, they are hard working and can keep a balance between every activities they find themselves in. Most of them are Entrepreneurs as they try to think beyond what’s being taught in a classroom, thereby exposing themselves to the events of the real world. Forgive me if it’s like I’m hyping this category of guys cos I’m part of them but jezz!!! It’s the fact. I think girls should pick their boyfriends amongst these ones.
More on girls coming soon…………
J.L.O
These are basically the type of guys that give all their attentions to their studies. Other students (both male and female) are always seen flocking
around them because they’re gurus and they
always have one or two things to tell you that you don’t even have an idea about. Things like emm… Well things you probably don’t know anyway. If you ask, you might as well find out right? Isn’t that why they are called “Genius”? I love to refer them as freaks though. No hard feelings. They make me freak out and feel intimidated. I just don’t give them the pleasure of seeing that expression on my face back to those nerds. Most of the time, they occupy positions such as presidents, class-reps or the head of whatever organization they are in. Don’t get it twisted, some are quite good looking. I’m not gay tho, just saying in respect to views of my female friends.
BIG BOYS WITH “NO CASH” IN POCKETS
These are the type of guys you see repping the hood on daily basis. Academics don’t have their full attention, having fun is just their thing. They are either in school to submit an assignment, meet up with that lecturer who is always taking attendance or showcasing their fresh kicks (kicks, meaning their clothes, shoes or accessories…which they might have borrowed money to get). The F**ked up thing is that most of these guys have no money in their pockets let alone account. You will always find them where there is a party and the food is FREE!!!. They are always looking for a way to get extra cash from their school fees by jailing (lying about the school fees) their parents. Funny thing is, these are the type of guys that run entertainment cliques, clubs and so on….. I have a very good friend in this category named Usi Joseph who is a fresh, funny and broke nigga all together.
BIG BOYS DOING “BIG IN STARCH”
These set of big boys can be seen in every category meaning they may be brilliant or dull, it all depends. One distinctive character with these type of big boys is that they don’t joke with starch. The type of starch they use can’t even be gotten in Abuja, it has to be from those place where cassava production is high…lol!! With their well tailored, ironed and starched shirt, you just unanimously believe these guys are big boys. I always respect ma nigga Osho Klinsman. He dey everly starch shirt even with e boxers.
BIG BOYS WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE IN
“DRUG DEALING”
Whew’… coedine people
This category of students are said to live in the “ wilderness“. They smoke weed day in day out, forming bad guys up and down, bullying people. These ones are basically wasting their parents’ money in school. I’m way better than these ones, I know that for sure. They are the type of students you see in the examination hall and say to yourself “so this one is even in my
department??” like are you freaking kidding me?
They just show up!!! Anyway, these guys don’t care! They are probably anticipating a future of that of “Ghost” in the Tv Series, “Power”.
BIG BOYS LIKE THE “GREAT GATSBY”
I hope you have seen the movie, “Great Gatsby” by Leonardo di Carpio. Well, back to the point, these are the type of guys that have a bit of everything. They don’t miss classes and they are always on the top of their academics. They are neat, classy, have selective friends. To an extent, some other
students usually regard them as proud people (well me am proud sha). These types of students usually don’t make a first class but they are always very close. Another admirable thing is, they are hard working and can keep a balance between every activities they find themselves in. Most of them are Entrepreneurs as they try to think beyond what’s being taught in a classroom, thereby exposing themselves to the events of the real world. Forgive me if it’s like I’m hyping this category of guys cos I’m part of them but jezz!!! It’s the fact. I think girls should pick their boyfriends amongst these ones.
More on girls coming soon…………
J.L.O
5 CATEGORIES OF BIG BOYS IN PAAU……
BIG BOYS WITH THE “BIG BRAINS”
These are basically the type of guys that give all their attentions to their studies. Other students (both male and female) are always seen flocking
around them because they’re gurus and they
always have one or two things to tell you that you don’t even have an idea about. Things like emm… Well things you probably don’t know anyway. If you ask, you might as well find out right? Isn’t that why they are called “Genius”? I love to refer them as freaks though. No hard feelings. They make me freak out and feel intimidated. I just don’t give them the pleasure of seeing that expression on my face back to those nerds. Most of the time, they occupy positions such as presidents, class-reps or the head of whatever organization they are in. Don’t get it twisted, some are quite good looking. I’m not gay tho, just saying in respect to views of my female friends.
BIG BOYS WITH “NO CASH” IN POCKETS
These are the type of guys you see repping the hood on daily basis. Academics don’t have their full attention, having fun is just their thing. They are either in school to submit an assignment, meet up with that lecturer who is always taking attendance or showcasing their fresh kicks (kicks, meaning their clothes, shoes or accessories…which they might have borrowed money to get). The F**ked up thing is that most of these guys have no money in their pockets let alone account. You will always find them where there is a party and the food is FREE!!!. They are always looking for a way to get extra cash from their school fees by jailing (lying about the school fees) their parents. Funny thing is, these are the type of guys that run entertainment cliques, clubs and so on….. I have a very good friend in this category named Usi Joseph who is a fresh, funny and broke nigga all together.
BIG BOYS DOING “BIG IN STARCH”
These set of big boys can be seen in every category meaning they may be brilliant or dull, it all depends. One distinctive character with these type of big boys is that they don’t joke with starch. The type of starch they use can’t even be gotten in Abuja, it has to be from those place where cassava production is high…lol!! With their well tailored, ironed and starched shirt, you just unanimously believe these guys are big boys. I always respect ma nigga Osho Klinsman. He dey everly starch shirt even with e boxers.
BIG BOYS WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE IN
“DRUG DEALING”
Whew’… coedine people
This category of students are said to live in the “ wilderness“. They smoke weed day in day out, forming bad guys up and down, bullying people. These ones are basically wasting their parents’ money in school. I’m way better than these ones, I know that for sure. They are the type of students you see in the examination hall and say to yourself “so this one is even in my
department??” like are you freaking kidding me?
They just show up!!! Anyway, these guys don’t care! They are probably anticipating a future of that of “Ghost” in the Tv Series, “Power”.
BIG BOYS LIKE THE “GREAT GATSBY”
I hope you have seen the movie, “Great Gatsby” by Leonardo di Carpio. Well, back to the point, these are the type of guys that have a bit of everything. They don’t miss classes and they are always on the top of their academics. They are neat, classy, have selective friends. To an extent, some other
students usually regard them as proud people (well me am proud sha). These types of students usually don’t make a first class but they are always very close. Another admirable thing is, they are hard working and can keep a balance between every activities they find themselves in. Most of them are Entrepreneurs as they try to think beyond what’s being taught in a classroom, thereby exposing themselves to the events of the real world. Forgive me if it’s like I’m hyping this category of guys cos I’m part of them but jezz!!! It’s the fact. I think girls should pick their boyfriends amongst these ones.
More on girls coming soon…………
J.L.O
These are basically the type of guys that give all their attentions to their studies. Other students (both male and female) are always seen flocking
around them because they’re gurus and they
always have one or two things to tell you that you don’t even have an idea about. Things like emm… Well things you probably don’t know anyway. If you ask, you might as well find out right? Isn’t that why they are called “Genius”? I love to refer them as freaks though. No hard feelings. They make me freak out and feel intimidated. I just don’t give them the pleasure of seeing that expression on my face back to those nerds. Most of the time, they occupy positions such as presidents, class-reps or the head of whatever organization they are in. Don’t get it twisted, some are quite good looking. I’m not gay tho, just saying in respect to views of my female friends.
BIG BOYS WITH “NO CASH” IN POCKETS
These are the type of guys you see repping the hood on daily basis. Academics don’t have their full attention, having fun is just their thing. They are either in school to submit an assignment, meet up with that lecturer who is always taking attendance or showcasing their fresh kicks (kicks, meaning their clothes, shoes or accessories…which they might have borrowed money to get). The F**ked up thing is that most of these guys have no money in their pockets let alone account. You will always find them where there is a party and the food is FREE!!!. They are always looking for a way to get extra cash from their school fees by jailing (lying about the school fees) their parents. Funny thing is, these are the type of guys that run entertainment cliques, clubs and so on….. I have a very good friend in this category named Usi Joseph who is a fresh, funny and broke nigga all together.
BIG BOYS DOING “BIG IN STARCH”
These set of big boys can be seen in every category meaning they may be brilliant or dull, it all depends. One distinctive character with these type of big boys is that they don’t joke with starch. The type of starch they use can’t even be gotten in Abuja, it has to be from those place where cassava production is high…lol!! With their well tailored, ironed and starched shirt, you just unanimously believe these guys are big boys. I always respect ma nigga Osho Klinsman. He dey everly starch shirt even with e boxers.
BIG BOYS WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE IN
“DRUG DEALING”
Whew’… coedine people
This category of students are said to live in the “ wilderness“. They smoke weed day in day out, forming bad guys up and down, bullying people. These ones are basically wasting their parents’ money in school. I’m way better than these ones, I know that for sure. They are the type of students you see in the examination hall and say to yourself “so this one is even in my
department??” like are you freaking kidding me?
They just show up!!! Anyway, these guys don’t care! They are probably anticipating a future of that of “Ghost” in the Tv Series, “Power”.
BIG BOYS LIKE THE “GREAT GATSBY”
I hope you have seen the movie, “Great Gatsby” by Leonardo di Carpio. Well, back to the point, these are the type of guys that have a bit of everything. They don’t miss classes and they are always on the top of their academics. They are neat, classy, have selective friends. To an extent, some other
students usually regard them as proud people (well me am proud sha). These types of students usually don’t make a first class but they are always very close. Another admirable thing is, they are hard working and can keep a balance between every activities they find themselves in. Most of them are Entrepreneurs as they try to think beyond what’s being taught in a classroom, thereby exposing themselves to the events of the real world. Forgive me if it’s like I’m hyping this category of guys cos I’m part of them but jezz!!! It’s the fact. I think girls should pick their boyfriends amongst these ones.
More on girls coming soon…………
J.L.O
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Stress: its surprising implications for health
Whether it is down to work pressure, money worries or relationship troubles, most of us experience stress at some point in our lives. In fact, around 75% of us report experiencing moderate to high levels of stress over the past month. It is well known that stress can cause sleep problems, headache and raise the risk of depression. But in this Spotlight, we look at some of the more surprising ways in which stress may harm our health. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) define stress as the "brain's response to any demand." In other words, it is how the brain reacts to certain situations or events. It is important to note that not all stress is negative. Many of us who have been in a pressurized situation may have found that stress has pushed us to perform better. This is down to a "fight-or-flight" response, whereby the brain identifies a real threat and quickly releases hormones that encourage us to protect ourselves from perceived harm. It is when this fight-or-flight response overreacts that problems arise, and this usually happens when we find ourselves exposed to constant threats. "Stress is caused by the loss or threat of loss of the personal, social and material resources that are primary to us. So, threat to self, threat to self-esteem, threat to income, threat to employment and threat to our family or our health," Stevan Hobfoll, PhD, the Judd and Marjorie Weinberg presidential professor and chair at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and member of the American Psychological Association (APA), told Medical News Today. Stress levels 'too high' in Americans In February last year, the APA released their annual "Stress in America" Survey, which assesses the attitudes and perceptions of stress and identifies its primary causes among the general public. The survey, completed by 3,068 adults in the US during August 2014, revealed that the primary cause of stress among Americans is money, with 72% of respondents reporting feeling stressed about finances at some point over the past month. Of these, 22% said they had felt "extreme stress" in the past month as a result of money worries. The second most common cause of stress among Americans was found to be work, followed by the economy, family responsibilities and personal health concerns. On a positive note, average stress levels among Americans have decreased since 2007. On a 10-point scale, respondents rated their stress levels as 4.9, compared with 6.2 in 2007. However, the APA say such levels remain significantly higher than the 3.7 stress rating we consider to be healthy. "[Last] year's survey continues to reinforce the idea that we are living with a level of stress that we consider too high," says Norman B. Anderson, CEO and executive vice president of the APA, adding: The surprising health implications of stress "Stress is significantly associated with virtually all the major areas of disease," Prof. Hobfoll told MNT. "Stress is seldom the root cause of disease, but rather interacts with our genetics and our state of our bodies in ways that accelerate disease." Some of the more well-known implications of stress that many of you may have experienced include sleep deprivation, headache, anxiety and depression. But increasingly, researchers are uncovering more and more ways in which stress can harm our health.
Heart health
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), stress can influence behaviors that have negative implications for heart health. Have you ever arrived home after a stressful day at work and reached for that bottle of wine? Many of us have. In January 2015, MNT reported on a study that found working long hours was associated with risky alcohol use, which the study researchers say is partly down to the belief that "alcohol use alleviates stress that is caused by work pressure and working conditions." Some of us may smoke in response to stress, while others may "comfort eat," which can lead to obesity. All of these are factors that can contribute to poor heart health by raising blood pressure and causing damage to the walls of the arteries. According to a study reported by MNT in November 2014, stress may also reduce blood flow to the heart - particularly for women. The study researchers found that in patients with coronary heart disease, stressed women had a three times greater reduction in blood flow than stressed men. Stress has also been associated with increased risk of heart attack. In 2012, a study published in The Lancet found that work stress may raise the risk of heart attack by 23%. And in February last year, MNT reported on a study by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia, which found periods of intense anger or anxiety may raise heart attack risk by more than nine times. Even after a heart attack, stress may continue to affect health. A study published in the journal Circulation in February 2015 found women were more likely to experience higher levels of mental stress following a heart attack, which results in poorer recovery.
Diabetes
You may be surprised to learn that stress has been associated with increased risk of diabetes. In January last year, a study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that women with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - a condition triggered by very distressing events - were more likely to develop the condition than those without PTSD. Periods of stress increase production of the hormone cortisol, which can increase the amount of glucose in the blood - a potential explanation for why stress has been linked to higher risk of diabetes. For people who already have diabetes, stress can lead to poorer management of the condition. As well as interfering with stress hormones and increasing blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association note that stressed patients with diabetes may be less likely to take care of themselves. "They may drink more alcohol or exercise less. They may forget, or not have time, to check their glucose levels or plan good meals," states the organization.
MNT
Heart health
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), stress can influence behaviors that have negative implications for heart health. Have you ever arrived home after a stressful day at work and reached for that bottle of wine? Many of us have. In January 2015, MNT reported on a study that found working long hours was associated with risky alcohol use, which the study researchers say is partly down to the belief that "alcohol use alleviates stress that is caused by work pressure and working conditions." Some of us may smoke in response to stress, while others may "comfort eat," which can lead to obesity. All of these are factors that can contribute to poor heart health by raising blood pressure and causing damage to the walls of the arteries. According to a study reported by MNT in November 2014, stress may also reduce blood flow to the heart - particularly for women. The study researchers found that in patients with coronary heart disease, stressed women had a three times greater reduction in blood flow than stressed men. Stress has also been associated with increased risk of heart attack. In 2012, a study published in The Lancet found that work stress may raise the risk of heart attack by 23%. And in February last year, MNT reported on a study by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia, which found periods of intense anger or anxiety may raise heart attack risk by more than nine times. Even after a heart attack, stress may continue to affect health. A study published in the journal Circulation in February 2015 found women were more likely to experience higher levels of mental stress following a heart attack, which results in poorer recovery.
Diabetes
You may be surprised to learn that stress has been associated with increased risk of diabetes. In January last year, a study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that women with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - a condition triggered by very distressing events - were more likely to develop the condition than those without PTSD. Periods of stress increase production of the hormone cortisol, which can increase the amount of glucose in the blood - a potential explanation for why stress has been linked to higher risk of diabetes. For people who already have diabetes, stress can lead to poorer management of the condition. As well as interfering with stress hormones and increasing blood glucose levels, the American Diabetes Association note that stressed patients with diabetes may be less likely to take care of themselves. "They may drink more alcohol or exercise less. They may forget, or not have time, to check their glucose levels or plan good meals," states the organization.
MNT
Drink Water, It Makes You Smarter
We get it. Despite the never-ending health benefits, staying hydrated may not top your daily to-do list. If you can't get yourself to guzzle enough H2O, new findings might offer extra motivation: Drinking water can boost your brain power.
In a study presented Wednesday at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in London, researchers found that students who brought water into exams performed better than those who didn't.
To make sure they hadn't simply concluded higher-scoring students are more likely to bring water into a test, they used the students' past coursework grades to set a general ability control. So even among generally poorer-scoring students, bringing water into the exams boosted their grades.
"The results imply that the simple act of bringing water into an exam was linked to an improvement in students' grades," says Chris Pawson, a professor at the University of East London and one of the study's co-authors, in a release from the British Psychological Society. For those of us who've graduated from the test-taking world, the same could apply for our cognitive performance and work productivity, in theory.
Smart Water, Naturally
The researchers don't know if the students actually drank the water they took into the exams, or how much they drank, but their presumption is that the test-takers consumed at least some of the water they brought with them.
And while Pawson and his colleagues didn't get to the bottom of why water had this effect on the undergraduates' grades, they have some theories. Maybe water enhances thinking power, leading to better scores.
Maybe agua alleviates anxiety and stress, both known to hinder exam performance.
Either way, add "it makes you smarter" to the long list of reasons you should be drinking water. It already has a reputation for regulating body temperature, flushing out toxins, aiding digestion, balancing blood sugar, and even helping you deal with seasonal allergies, to name a few. The easiest way to drink more water is to have it in front of you.
At your desk, keep a big cup next to your keyboard. (Just don't spill it.) On the run, always take a refillable bottle.
If the taste (or lack of taste) turns you off, flavor your water with slices of lemon or fresh fruit.
EVERYDAY HEALTH
In a study presented Wednesday at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in London, researchers found that students who brought water into exams performed better than those who didn't.
To make sure they hadn't simply concluded higher-scoring students are more likely to bring water into a test, they used the students' past coursework grades to set a general ability control. So even among generally poorer-scoring students, bringing water into the exams boosted their grades.
"The results imply that the simple act of bringing water into an exam was linked to an improvement in students' grades," says Chris Pawson, a professor at the University of East London and one of the study's co-authors, in a release from the British Psychological Society. For those of us who've graduated from the test-taking world, the same could apply for our cognitive performance and work productivity, in theory.
Smart Water, Naturally
The researchers don't know if the students actually drank the water they took into the exams, or how much they drank, but their presumption is that the test-takers consumed at least some of the water they brought with them.
And while Pawson and his colleagues didn't get to the bottom of why water had this effect on the undergraduates' grades, they have some theories. Maybe water enhances thinking power, leading to better scores.
Maybe agua alleviates anxiety and stress, both known to hinder exam performance.
Either way, add "it makes you smarter" to the long list of reasons you should be drinking water. It already has a reputation for regulating body temperature, flushing out toxins, aiding digestion, balancing blood sugar, and even helping you deal with seasonal allergies, to name a few. The easiest way to drink more water is to have it in front of you.
At your desk, keep a big cup next to your keyboard. (Just don't spill it.) On the run, always take a refillable bottle.
If the taste (or lack of taste) turns you off, flavor your water with slices of lemon or fresh fruit.
EVERYDAY HEALTH
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
How to get over a break-up ASAP
Chances are if you're above the drinking age limit, you've probably experienced a break up at some point or the other.
If you've not however, count your blessings.
Break ups can be a tough situation to deal with, especially in this age of social media where we're all not just physically connected, but also in virtual space via one social media account or the other.
This largely means that in a break up situation we not only have to go through the withdrawal process physically, we also have to severe ties online too.
By and large though, break ups vary from one person to the other, while some are amicable, others are bitter and drawn out, while there are cases where one party simply makes an unannounced exit from their partner's life, also known as (aka) "ghosting".
Regardless of which end of the spectrum one falls, it's never an easy process to severe emotional ties with anyone.
So, we've put together 7 points to guide anyone dealing with such a situation. Check them out.
1. Have a mourning period: You've just got out of an intimate situation with someone, it's perfectly human to be upset about it so don't let anyone talk you out of it. Allow yourself some time to wallow in the emotions - cry, be angry, moody whatever floats your boat. But only for a short while, then you must snap out of it and focus on healing.
2. Avoid being alone: With the mourning period over, avoid being alone as it gives you time to think, then you start to reminisce on your time together, get sad again and possibly get tempted to call, never a good idea especially if it wasn't an amicable breakup. So avoid being alone, instead hang out with friends and/or family.
3. Embark on a new project: Is there something you've always wanted to do - learn a new language, learn a new sport, take a course or even start a business? Seize the opportunity and do so now. Find something you're really passionate about and do it as this will keep your mind busy and distracted from the breakup you're dealing with.
4. Create a better version of yourself: The perfect revenge for a breakup is the ability to come out better whether it's finally getting to lose that weight, landing that dream job, setting up a business or even landing a much better catch. Petty? Maybe, but it works wonders for the ego which is always a good thing. So, turn an unpleasant situation around by focusing on creating a better version of yourself whether its physically, spiritually or financially.
5. Try something completely out of character: No, we're not talking about having a one night stand or anything like that. It's the simple things like taking a new route to work, talking to someone you normally don't talk to in the office or school, it could even visiting another state. There's nothing more distracting or fulfilling than trying something new.
6. Make new friends: Sometimes the world can suddenly have a new meaning when we experience it from someone else's perspective. So, make an effort to seek out new friends and you'd be surprised at how much fun you'll have in the process.
7. Get rid of every reminder of your ex: Notice how we've been harping on embarking on new experiences in the points above? The last thing you need is a reminder of what put you in a breakup situation in the first place, so delete, delete, block - phone numbers, pictures, social media accounts, friends everything. Just keep them away from immediate reach even if you don't want to delete.
If you've not however, count your blessings.
Break ups can be a tough situation to deal with, especially in this age of social media where we're all not just physically connected, but also in virtual space via one social media account or the other.
This largely means that in a break up situation we not only have to go through the withdrawal process physically, we also have to severe ties online too.
By and large though, break ups vary from one person to the other, while some are amicable, others are bitter and drawn out, while there are cases where one party simply makes an unannounced exit from their partner's life, also known as (aka) "ghosting".
Regardless of which end of the spectrum one falls, it's never an easy process to severe emotional ties with anyone.
So, we've put together 7 points to guide anyone dealing with such a situation. Check them out.
1. Have a mourning period: You've just got out of an intimate situation with someone, it's perfectly human to be upset about it so don't let anyone talk you out of it. Allow yourself some time to wallow in the emotions - cry, be angry, moody whatever floats your boat. But only for a short while, then you must snap out of it and focus on healing.
2. Avoid being alone: With the mourning period over, avoid being alone as it gives you time to think, then you start to reminisce on your time together, get sad again and possibly get tempted to call, never a good idea especially if it wasn't an amicable breakup. So avoid being alone, instead hang out with friends and/or family.
3. Embark on a new project: Is there something you've always wanted to do - learn a new language, learn a new sport, take a course or even start a business? Seize the opportunity and do so now. Find something you're really passionate about and do it as this will keep your mind busy and distracted from the breakup you're dealing with.
4. Create a better version of yourself: The perfect revenge for a breakup is the ability to come out better whether it's finally getting to lose that weight, landing that dream job, setting up a business or even landing a much better catch. Petty? Maybe, but it works wonders for the ego which is always a good thing. So, turn an unpleasant situation around by focusing on creating a better version of yourself whether its physically, spiritually or financially.
5. Try something completely out of character: No, we're not talking about having a one night stand or anything like that. It's the simple things like taking a new route to work, talking to someone you normally don't talk to in the office or school, it could even visiting another state. There's nothing more distracting or fulfilling than trying something new.
6. Make new friends: Sometimes the world can suddenly have a new meaning when we experience it from someone else's perspective. So, make an effort to seek out new friends and you'd be surprised at how much fun you'll have in the process.
7. Get rid of every reminder of your ex: Notice how we've been harping on embarking on new experiences in the points above? The last thing you need is a reminder of what put you in a breakup situation in the first place, so delete, delete, block - phone numbers, pictures, social media accounts, friends everything. Just keep them away from immediate reach even if you don't want to delete.
5 ways to know if someone really loves you
There is no specific way to know if a person truly loves you but there are a few signals to let you figure out what is on the mind of your loved one.
Paying attention on how the person acts, what they say and what they do when you are together can let you know if the person you love loves you back.
1.) Is the person happy being around you?
If a person has had a very bad day but lights up when you come around, that's a sign of love. If he/she is in love with you then the sight of you or your voice is guaranteed to make him or her feel better. To be sure, see how s/he reacts the next time you show up when s/he was in a bad mood.
2.) Does the person say "I love you" and means it?
If your romantic partner really loves you and tells you this much while looking into your eyes, sounding earnest, and not wanting anything from you, then it's likely that s/he really means it. If the person undeniably loves you, then s/he will say it for no reason at all, not just because s/he needs a favor or because it feels like the right thing to say. However, remember that there is a big difference between "Love ya!" and "I love you."
3.) Can the person honestly be him/herself
around you?
When someone loves you, he completely opens up to you. If you get to see a whole side of that person that he/she doesn’t show the public, that may be a love sign. For instance, if your partner is pretty serious or polite in public, but shows a more goofy and silly side when you're alone, then s/he is really opening up to you and loves you. If the person shares his/her deepest emotions with you and is comfortable with it, then that is love. If the person is also being comfortable not looking perfect, tripping, or having food stuck in his or her teeth around you, that means s/he is okay if you see every side of him or her.
4.) How does the person look at you?
There is that stir that someone gives you that melts your soul. You can check your loved one's face the next time you see him/her… does he/she look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable way that can only be described as "googly-eyed"? You will know it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time — you can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner table. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with the same expression.
5.) Does the person talk about your future
together?
If the person talks about the future and always includes you in it, then there is a good chance s/he truly loves you because true commitment means seeing a forever with another person. If the person routinely talks about what you're going to do in the future, about what your lives will look like one, two, or even ten years in the future together, what your kids will look like, where you will retire together, or where you will go for your honeymoon, then he is probably in love with you.
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Paying attention on how the person acts, what they say and what they do when you are together can let you know if the person you love loves you back.
1.) Is the person happy being around you?
If a person has had a very bad day but lights up when you come around, that's a sign of love. If he/she is in love with you then the sight of you or your voice is guaranteed to make him or her feel better. To be sure, see how s/he reacts the next time you show up when s/he was in a bad mood.
2.) Does the person say "I love you" and means it?
If your romantic partner really loves you and tells you this much while looking into your eyes, sounding earnest, and not wanting anything from you, then it's likely that s/he really means it. If the person undeniably loves you, then s/he will say it for no reason at all, not just because s/he needs a favor or because it feels like the right thing to say. However, remember that there is a big difference between "Love ya!" and "I love you."
3.) Can the person honestly be him/herself
around you?
When someone loves you, he completely opens up to you. If you get to see a whole side of that person that he/she doesn’t show the public, that may be a love sign. For instance, if your partner is pretty serious or polite in public, but shows a more goofy and silly side when you're alone, then s/he is really opening up to you and loves you. If the person shares his/her deepest emotions with you and is comfortable with it, then that is love. If the person is also being comfortable not looking perfect, tripping, or having food stuck in his or her teeth around you, that means s/he is okay if you see every side of him or her.
4.) How does the person look at you?
There is that stir that someone gives you that melts your soul. You can check your loved one's face the next time you see him/her… does he/she look at you in a goofy, watery, silly and adorable way that can only be described as "googly-eyed"? You will know it when you see it. You won't get this look all the time — you can spot it in the morning, or randomly across the dinner table. You may also be able to catch the person staring at you with the same expression.
5.) Does the person talk about your future
together?
If the person talks about the future and always includes you in it, then there is a good chance s/he truly loves you because true commitment means seeing a forever with another person. If the person routinely talks about what you're going to do in the future, about what your lives will look like one, two, or even ten years in the future together, what your kids will look like, where you will retire together, or where you will go for your honeymoon, then he is probably in love with you.
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6 completely random things anyone who's been in a long term relationship can relate to
Relationships can be a beautiful thing especially when one is fortunate enough to be with one you're truly compatible with.
Despite how great they can be however, every relationship hits a rough patch every now and again, and even more, there are times when you feel like you just want your space.
No one understands this better than he/she who has been in a long-term relationship.
This group have weathered all kinds of storms together and despite the odds that sometimes lay against them, they sail through it and come out stronger.
Here are 6 completely random things anyone who's been in a long term relationship can relate to.
1. Being faced with the "so-when-are-you-guys-
getting-married?" question at LEAST once a week: From friends and family to everyone in between, you've been inundated with this question more times than you care to remember.
2. You fart in front of each other without flinching: You know you've arrived at a solid place with your partner (or even friend) when you can pass gas in front of them without feeling uncomfortable.
3. You can finish each other's thoughts: With just a glance across the room, you know it's time to take off.
4. You've planned your entire wedding and changed aso-ebi colours like 5 times: Ladies, this is all on you. You've combed through virtually every wedding website and are up-to-date on all the latest wedding trends, because of this you can't seem to make up your mind and have changed wedding dress styles and aso ebi colors on several ocassions.
5. You've reworked your life to align with your partner's plans: Suddenly that MBA seems like a waste of money because it means you'll have to be away from your partner for a while.
6. You know your ring size and have your engagement ring all picked out: You've hinted and all but spelt out exactly how your engagement ring should look like, proposal or not.
Source : PulseNg
Despite how great they can be however, every relationship hits a rough patch every now and again, and even more, there are times when you feel like you just want your space.
No one understands this better than he/she who has been in a long-term relationship.
This group have weathered all kinds of storms together and despite the odds that sometimes lay against them, they sail through it and come out stronger.
Here are 6 completely random things anyone who's been in a long term relationship can relate to.
1. Being faced with the "so-when-are-you-guys-
getting-married?" question at LEAST once a week: From friends and family to everyone in between, you've been inundated with this question more times than you care to remember.
2. You fart in front of each other without flinching: You know you've arrived at a solid place with your partner (or even friend) when you can pass gas in front of them without feeling uncomfortable.
3. You can finish each other's thoughts: With just a glance across the room, you know it's time to take off.
4. You've planned your entire wedding and changed aso-ebi colours like 5 times: Ladies, this is all on you. You've combed through virtually every wedding website and are up-to-date on all the latest wedding trends, because of this you can't seem to make up your mind and have changed wedding dress styles and aso ebi colors on several ocassions.
5. You've reworked your life to align with your partner's plans: Suddenly that MBA seems like a waste of money because it means you'll have to be away from your partner for a while.
6. You know your ring size and have your engagement ring all picked out: You've hinted and all but spelt out exactly how your engagement ring should look like, proposal or not.
Source : PulseNg
NUC's New Boss Resolves To Scrap Diploma Programmes In Universities
The new Executive Secretary of the National University Commission, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, has disclosed that the commission will soon stop Universities from running diploma programmes.
He made this known when he was paid a visit by the the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr Masaudu Kazaure in his office.
According to Prof. Rasheed, only polytechnics had the statutory right to run diploma programmes.
He equally stated that the federal government had earlier issued a circular as far back as 2000 prohibiting the use of Ordinary Diploma certificates either in the promotion or employment of staff in the civil service, adding that the commission would soon notify universities to stop the programmes.
He gave assurance that the commission will collaborate with NBTE towards developing a value print that will give polytechnics the capacity to run degree programmes.
He further dispelled rumours that the FG has converted Kaduna state Polytechnic and Yaba College of Technology to city universities and commended the recent move by the Council of Civil Service Establishments in making HND holders that have Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) to be at par with university graduates in the civil service
He made this known when he was paid a visit by the the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Dr Masaudu Kazaure in his office.
According to Prof. Rasheed, only polytechnics had the statutory right to run diploma programmes.
He equally stated that the federal government had earlier issued a circular as far back as 2000 prohibiting the use of Ordinary Diploma certificates either in the promotion or employment of staff in the civil service, adding that the commission would soon notify universities to stop the programmes.
He gave assurance that the commission will collaborate with NBTE towards developing a value print that will give polytechnics the capacity to run degree programmes.
He further dispelled rumours that the FG has converted Kaduna state Polytechnic and Yaba College of Technology to city universities and commended the recent move by the Council of Civil Service Establishments in making HND holders that have Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) to be at par with university graduates in the civil service
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