Author: Em Sloane

  • Why Is Doomscrolling So Addictive?

    Why Is Doomscrolling So Addictive?

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It’s no secret that millions of people around the world spend an eye-watering amount of time scrolling through their phones.…

  • Is It Love? 9 Reasons Why Your Pupils May Dilate

    Is It Love? 9 Reasons Why Your Pupils May Dilate

    Ever wondered if you can tell what someone is thinking simply by looking into their eyes? Research has shown that our emotions play a part in the way your pupil dilates. This is a completely involuntary action controlled by the autonomic nervous system. You might have even heard that pupil dilation can signify that someone…

  • It’s Time To Man Up When It Comes To Men’s Health

    It’s Time To Man Up When It Comes To Men’s Health

    Professor Shingai Mutambirwa, Head of the Department of Urology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)  says it’s time to man up when it comes to men’s health. “The fact that us males see our physicians five times fewer in our lives than females do is definitely one of the reasons why we are more…

  • ADF Extends $27.39 Million Grant To Support Renewable Energy In Ghana

    ADF Extends $27.39 Million Grant To Support Renewable Energy In Ghana

    News from Abidjan, 1 February 2022 – The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space.  The project involves the development of 35 mini grids, standalone solar photovoltaic systems in 400 schools,…

  • Cleveland Clinic Appoints Chief Digital Officer To Lead Digital Innovation

    Cleveland Clinic Appoints Chief Digital Officer To Lead Digital Innovation

    Monday, January 31, 2022, CLEVELAND, Ohio: Global health system Cleveland Clinic has appointed Rohit Chandra, Ph.D., as Chief Digital Officer, effective February 14, 2022. In this new role, Dr. Chandra will oversee the Information Technology Division and lead digital innovation throughout Cleveland Clinic’s global health system. Digital Health Revolution Dr. Chandra has more than 25…

  • Goldie Hawn: COVID Has Traumatized Our Kids

    Goldie Hawn: COVID Has Traumatized Our Kids

    Goldie Hawn is a well-known and much-loved Hollywood celebrity. She is that unforgettable and forever young, bubbly actress, mother, grandmother, and philanthropist. She is also very outspoken about children’s mental health. Recently, Hawn wrote an Op-Ed for a leading US news platform where she spoke out about the impact of COVID on kids’ mental health.…

  • Self-Care Tips For The Month of Love

    Self-Care Tips For The Month of Love

    February is officially the month of love, and while many focus on their interpersonal relationships, there’s no better relationship than the one you have with yourself. As such, it’s important that you make sure to make time for some self-care during the month of February. Longevity has partnered with ADCO  to share these wellness tips.…

  • Living With Psoriasis. A Sufferer Shares Her Thoughts

    Living With Psoriasis. A Sufferer Shares Her Thoughts

    Psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder that impacts over a million South Africans,1 is often misunderstood to be a simple skin disorder. This couldn’t be further from the truth—psoriasis is a serious chronic disorder that negatively impacts the overall health of a person, and can present with serious co-morbidities such as heart, lung and kidney problems.2…

  • Here’s How You Can Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve to Promote Better Mental Health

    Here’s How You Can Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve to Promote Better Mental Health

    Are stress and anxiety affecting your mental health? There are ways you can stimulate your vagus nerve to promote a healthier mental state. One stressful 9 to 5 shift can ruin your mood for a day. But, if that one day becomes two or more, that stress can become a chronic problem.  Managing stress for…

  • Your Guide to Sustainable Living: The Changes You Can Make and Steps to Take

    Your Guide to Sustainable Living: The Changes You Can Make and Steps to Take

    With so much focus on sustainable living these days and how every person can make a difference in protecting the environment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re new to sustainable living, you may be wondering where to start, how you can make a difference, or are maybe even doubting the significance of any changes…