Declining Finances Linked To Faster Memory Loss In Older Adults, Study Finds

 

A new study has suggested that worsening financial conditions may speed up cognitive ageing in middle-aged and older adults. Researchers say that a person’s financial wellbeing could play a significant role in how their brain ages over time.

Experts from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found a direct connection between financial decline and memory loss. According to their findings, significant financial deterioration is associated with memory decline equivalent to about five extra months of ageing per year.

The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, revealed that both lower financial wellbeing and worsening financial conditions were consistently linked to poorer memory and faster cognitive decline. These effects were especially

Why I Launched New Ministry For Believers — Tonto Dikeh

 

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has explained that her decision to launch the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT) was driven by a desire to create an interdenominational platform for believers seeking spiritual revival, prayer, transformation and deeper fellowship with God.

Tonto Dikeh unveiled the new ministry on Sunday through a post on her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational altar and a “global movement of consecrated believers called to experience the raw power, purity, and presence of God.”

The movement is anchored on the biblical passage in Mark 2:22, which states, “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins.”

According to the actress, NWPT is intended to provide a platform for believers who

British-Nigerian Nurse Turned Entrepreneur Secures UK Investment To Scale Award-Winning Wellness Brand

British-Nigerian entrepreneur and former NHS nurse Cass Uk (Cassandra Sonma Ukaobi) has secured external investment for her fast-growing wellness company, Tolicious, marking another milestone in a journey that began thousands of miles away in Nigeria.

Born in Nigeria before later building her life and career in the United Kingdom, Cass has transformed her personal passion for preventative healthcare into one of the UK’s emerging nurse-led wellness brands. 

Growing up, healthcare was part of everyday life. Her mother ran a maternity clinic

Miss Nigeria 2026 Applications: How To Apply, Eligibility, Requirements

 

Applications for the 46th Miss Nigeria pageant are now open, giving eligible Nigerian women the opportunity to compete for the country’s oldest beauty crown. The Miss Nigeria Organisation has also released the eligibility requirements, application process and documents candidates must submit before the audition stage.

The Miss Nigeria Organisation announced the opening of entries in a post on X on Friday by its Chairman and Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, alongside the reigning 45th Miss Nigeria, Doris Ogah.

The organisation also unveiled plans for the Miss Nigeria Travelogue, which will take the reigning queen and her team to major cities across the country for live auditions.

Inviting interested candidates to apply, the organisation simply stated:

4 Evening Habits To Help Reduce Bloating, According To Dietitians

 

It’s normal to feel bloated from time to time, but feeling bloated at night can be especially uncomfortable when you’re trying to wind down and go to sleep. “A little bloating by the end of the day is actually very normal,” says Ava Safir, J.D., M.S., RDN. “As you eat and drink throughout the day, your digestive tract naturally fills with food, fluid and gas, so it’s common for your abdomen to feel fuller by evening.”

However, if you’re feeling too full on a regular basis, or experiencing pain or discomfort, assessing your habits may help. “Bloating can be worsened by eating too quickly, constipation, food intolerances, excess sodium, carbonated beverages, hormonal changes (such as PMS and menopause) and an imbalance in the gut microbiome,” says Lavanya Kethamukkala, RDN, CLT, LDN. The good news is that a few simple changes to your evening routine can help reduce

Strawberries Vs. Blueberries: Which Has More Antioxidants And Nutrients?

 

Strawberries and blueberries are both delicious berries packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protective antioxidants. Though both are nutritious, there are some important differences between the two. Here’s how strawberries and blueberries compare, including which one provides more antioxidants and nutrients. 

Blueberries Have More Antioxidants

Berries, such as blueberries and strawberries, are high in antioxidants, which are compounds that help protect your cells from damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.

Blueberries and strawberries contain different levels of antioxidants. For example, strawberries contain significantly more vitamin C than blueberries; a cup of halved

I Used To Borrow To Maintain My Lifestyle – Timini Egbuson

 

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has revealed that he used to take loans just to maintain his flamboyant lifestyle.

Speaking in a recent episode of the MENtality podcast, Egbuson said he used to spend lavishly on fashion and his lifestyle generally, but it got to a point where he realised that true happiness matters more than the constant pressure of acquiring the latest luxury items and flaunting them on the internet.

He stated that the money he spent as a perfume collector could have been better invested in purchasing land.

He said, “There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I