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Running 30 Mins A Day For 5 Days A Week Can Increase Lifespan By 9 Years

Damilola Olonade

    “Just because you’re 40, doesn’t mean you’re 40 years old biologically,” You actually want to read details of a research by Birgham Young University   If you have been evading physical activity, this might be a wake up call for you. As per the findings of a study published in 2017 in Preventive Medicine journal, high levels of physical activity equate to a nine-year biological aging advantage. Platforms Africa reports that the study by Birgham Young University has found that you can slow down cellular aging in the…

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‘Time Bombs In Kitchens,’ How To Check Expiry Dates On Your Gas Cylinders

Abibat Babalola

Expired cylinder can explode any time once the expiration date elapses and that makes it a time bomb. Here’s a simple explanation for you to know the status of the one in your kitchen   Incidents of gas cylinder explosion have become incessant in Nigeria in recent past. While other factors contributed to these explosions that have sent many to their early graves, Platforms Africa reports that expired and weak cylinders have been generally responsible for these fatal incidents recorded in cities like Abeokuta, Portharcourt, Owerri and others. To make…

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‘Here Or There?’ 5 Ways Nationality Is Given To A Child-Born Mid-Flight

Gbenga Adeoti

Over 75 in-flight births have been documented in aviation history, making the subject of nationality for these babies a rare, complicated but significant one. The nationality of a child born in mid-flight can be complicated and depends on several factors, most notably the legislation of the nations involved. Here are ways nationality is determined for a baby born on a plane: 1. Nationality of the Parents Some countries grant nationality to the baby based on the nationalities of the parents, regardless of where the airspace the baby was born. This…

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