By Ifenna Ilechukwu Nigeria has about 195,000km of road network, including about 60,000km of paved surfaces. The demand for road construction and highway expansion in Nigeria has led to an increase in the number of asphalt production plants in the country. Hot mix asphalt, used mainly for road construction, is produced by mixing aggregates — gravel, crushed stones, rock […]
Ivory Coast has declared its first case of the Ebola hemorrhagic virus in 25 years, the health minister and the World Health Organization say. Health Minister Pierre Dimba said on national television that it was an isolated case of an 18-year-old girl who travelled from neighbouring Guinea. The World Health Organization said in a statement […]
You likely know exercise can help keep every organ in your body healthy. But what about your immune system? As you might suspect, the answer is yes — with some caveats. Numerous studies show that regular exercise may help prevent illnesses such as the common cold. One study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals that […]
Collectively, the core muscles provide stability and support to all the other muscle groups and joints of the body. Strengthening the core provides a strong foundation, offering improved posture and protection from the most common causes of low back pain. While a strong core is important, so is a balanced core. Balancing the core is often overlooked, […]
By Theresa “Sam” Houghton Because it contains no calories and is derived from a natural source, stevia is often marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners. Use of stevia in commercial products grew 31% between 2017 and 2018,[1] and the global market for the sweetener reached a value of $590 million in 2020.[2] Stevia […]
