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A 74-year-old man’s eyes were gouged out during an assault in Rochester, Minnesota, USA, according to local media reports.

The victim was missing both eyes and multiple teeth when he was found by police on Friday
Read more.. http://www.universalgist.com/2018/08/01/teenager-rips-out-eyes-teeth-of-74-year-old-relation-in-brutal-assault/

Finding the person you want to marry is wonderful and fabulous. I’m so happy for you. Seriously, good for you. You are at a very interesting crossroads, my friend. You’re about to get hitched to the love of your life!

But you might want to ask yourself,how much do you really know about this person?

Sure, you know your boo is a bit messy, went to a small private college, and decided to become a painter instead of a doctor (like their parents always hoped). But what’s their credit like? Does this person you love so much have ambitions to make a six-figure salary or cure cancer? Do they put ketchup on steak?

You should know your S.O. like the back of your hand (even the awkward and embarrassing stuff) before you walk down the aisle. Here are 37 questions you MUST ask someone before you get married.

Read more>>>>http://candourgist.com/2017/10/09/35-questions-must-ask-partner-get-married/

Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer also found that hot dogs, bacon and other processed meats consumed regularly increase the risk of this cancer. There was strong evidence that physical activity protects against colon cancer.

“Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, yet this report demonstrates there is a lot people can do to dramatically lower their risk,” said Edward L. Giovannucci, MD, ScD, lead author of the report and professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. “The findings from this comprehensive report are robust and clear: Diet and lifestyle have a major role in colorectal cancer.”

The new report evaluated the scientific research worldwide on how diet, weight and physical activity affect colorectal cancer risk. The report analyzed 99 studies, including data on 29 million people, of whom over a quarter of a million were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Other factors found to increase colorectal cancer include:

Eating high amounts of red meat (above 500 grams cooked weight a week), such as beef or porkBeing overweight or obeseConsuming two or more daily alcoholic drinks (30 grams of alcohol), such as wine or beer

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http://candourgist.com/2017/10/05/processed-meats-increase-colorectal-cancer-risk-whole-grains-decrease-risk/

If you’re at risk for kidney disease—especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney failure—talk to your health care provider to choose the best steps for you.

Get your blood and urine checked for kidney disease.Learn to manage your diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.

Take medicines the way your provider advises.Cut back on salt.

Aim for less than 1,500 mg of sodium daily.Choose foods that are healthy for your heart.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/10/03/protect-kidneys-diseases/

More than 40,000 women will be killed by breast cancer this year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Women face a one-in-37 chance of dying from the disease, which according to the ACS is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women behind lung cancer.

Read on to learn about symptoms of the disease.

What are some breast cancer signs to be aware of?

Many women are diagnosed during a routine mammogram without exhibiting any symptoms, according to Dr. Laura Spring, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass.

However, some warning signs include a lump, persistent pain in one area that doesn’t go away, and hardening or thickening around the breast and armpit, Spring explained.

“What’s most important is for women to know what’s normal for them and to be aware of changes in the breast,” she said

Stanford University Medical Center professor Dr. Douglas Blayney said patients may experience bone pain and have weakened bones and fractures if the cancer has already spread.

What else should I know?

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/30/symptoms-breast-cancer-look/

Turmeric powder might well be the healthiest spice on Earth. Made by grinding the dried root of the Curcuma longa plant, this ancient superfood and key ingredient in curry powder has been used by Indian Ayurvedic healers for centuries. But in recent years, also the scientific community has begun to show interest in the potential health benefits of the turmeric root. Curcuma longa, and its main active component curcumin, have been evaluated as potential natural remedies for conditions like cancer, allergies, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive decline, cataracts, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and cardiovascular disease. The potential health effects of turmeric are believed to be particularly strong when you eat turmeric in combination with black pepper as piperine in black pepper boosts the effectiveness of curcumin in turmeric.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/21/10-health-benefits-turmeric-root-powder-curcuma-longa/

Coconuts are a lot healthier than some give them credit for and here’s a little bit about how and why.

Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity, and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty regimens. Not too long ago coconuts had a bad reputation as being an artery clogging, cholesterol packed food that contributed to heart disease. Today however, the coconut is making a huge comeback as the new miracle food. Coconuts are highly nutritious, rich in fiber, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. From culinary creations to magic beauty potions, coconuts pack a good punch. What is it about this exotic food that continues to tantalize and intimidate us at the same time? Let’s explore more of the amazing health benefits of coconuts and what they have to offer.


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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/20/top-10-health-benefits-coconuts/

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GINGER
Andy | September 19, 2017 | Health | No Comments



Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.

However, some herbs and spices may offer additional health benefits. One of these is ginger.

Scientific analysis shows that ginger contains hundreds of compounds and metabolites, some of which may contribute to health and healing. Of these, the gingerols and shogaols have been most extensively researched.

1. Digestion

The phenolic compounds in ginger are known to help relieve gastrointestinal (GI) irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gastric contractions as food and fluids move through the GI tract.

At the same time, ginger also appears to have beneficial effects on the enzymes trypsin and pancreatic lipase, and to increase motility through the digestive tract. This suggests ginger could help prevent colon cancer and constipation.

Read on
http://candourgist.com/2017/09/19/health-benefits-ginger/

There are likely several reasons for what experts are calling a ‘surge’ in women undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, as explained by doctors.

Recent research has shown that despite more having more treatment options, women with cancer in one breast are increasingly choosing to remove both breasts even though experts in the field say the procedure is not necessarily accompanied by better outcomes.

Now, a new study published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery finds that the increase is being driven in part by their surgeons.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/15/women-getting-double-mastectomy/

Scientists are experimenting with strands of the Zika virus, hoping to be able to integrate it into the treatment of glioblastoma.

A new study looks into the potential of the Zika virus to target and kill brain cancer cells. The results, so far, are encouraging, but researchers suggest that there is a long way to go until a safe and effective treatment is reached


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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/13/brain-cancer-treated-zika-virus-%ef%bf%bc/

According to the NCI, clinical studies using vitamin C in combination with other cancer drugs have shown mixed results. In some cases, patients felt that their quality of life improved. Other studies showed that tumors had stopped growing.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/13/killing-cancer-vitamin-c-hype-hope/

Red and purple grapes are thriving and can help you do the same, says Maxine Smith, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic. “They are rich in flavonoid compounds that promote healthy function of the blood vessels and decrease oxidative stress and inflammation,” she says, “thereby promoting cardiovascular health and healthy aging.”

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/12/6-fruits-vegetables-eat-season/

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Technically two different nutrients, both lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids (plant pigments with strong antioxidant properties) that have been found to support memory, improve processing speed and efficiency and perhaps even impact academic performance – especially when consumed together, Kuchan says. For example, one study from the Center for Nutrition Learning and Memory found that increasing intake of lutein and zeaxanthin significantly improves young adults’ visual processing speeds.

The best sources for kids: While dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are great sources of lutein, they aren’t always the most palatable to children. Try integrating them into fan favorites like baked spaghetti. Fortunately, tomatoes are rich in lutein, too. Meanwhile, eggs, corn, kiwi, grapes, oranges and zucchini pack plenty of both lutein and zeaxanthin. Make produce fun with zucchini noodles called zoodles, frozen grapes and chocolate-covered orange slices.

Read on >>>> http://candourgist.com/2017/09/12/5-nutrients-improve-kids-brain-health/

The coach is delighted with his side’s double over Algeria in the race to Russia 2018, and feels they can upset Gernot Rohr’s men in Uyo

Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda believes his side can secure maximum points against Nigeria in next month’s 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Uyo.


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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/12/zambia-will-shock-nigeria-uyo-says-wedson-nyirenda-zambian-coach/

Losing weight will be easier



A lot is made of this fruit’s high fat content, but that doesn’t mean you need to cut it from your weight loss meal plan. In fact, the Nutrition Journal found adding avocado to your lunch box leaves you feeling more satisfied post-meal, which reduces your desire to snack over the next five hours by 28%.

That should keep your hand out of the biscuit tin until dinner, we reckon.

2. You’ll keep the world’s most common killer at bay

Scary stats from the NHS show one in every six UK men will die of heart disease. It’s the reason making smart food choices when it comes to cholesterol is increasingly essential.

Thankfully, the Archives of Medical Research discovered adding the occasional avocado to your evening salad reduces levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol by 22%.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/21/7-reasons-eat-avocados/

Here are 10 healthy foods that can help decrease your prostate cancer risk.

1. Broccoli
Experts agree eating a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, collard greens and kale is one of the best ways to ward off prostate cancer. Cruciferous vegetables are not only low in carbohydrates, which have been linked to cancer, but they’re rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that may prevent cell changes that can lead to it.

2. Salmon

“People who follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer,” said Lisa Cimperman a registered dietitian nutritionist, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a clinical dietitian at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

One of the key players in the Mediterranean diet is fish. Salmon, in particular, is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fats that have been shown to ward off prostate cancer. Other winners include sardines, mackerel and halibut.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/04/foods-can-help-reduce-risk-prostrate-cancer/

Goals from Stanley Okorom and Giscard Tchato saw the Olukoya Boys return continental football to Lagos, and they are still in contention for the NPFL top the table with just a decisive matchday to wrap up the 2016/17 campaign

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/06/mfm-top-fc-secures-continental-ticket-still-cource-top-league/

A Nigerian Engineer Sunday Ojonimi Agada has invented an over-speed-alert device which he said would save Nigeria N1.2 trillion in capital flight yearly.
Agada won an award for the innovation in 2005 as a youth corps member, when it was just a traffic light innovation


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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/06/nigerian-engineer-sunday-agada-develops-home-grown-speed-limiting-device-road-safety/

The defender will be available for selection against the Indomitable Lions after his nationality eligibility switch was approved by Fifa
Ola Aina is set to make his debut for Nigeria on Monday, having been cleared by the Federation of International Football Association.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/09/03/ola-aina-cleared-play-first-match-supper-eagles-cameroon/

The US has approved the first treatment to redesign a patient’s own immune system so it attacks cancer.

The regulator – the US Food and Drug Administration – said its decision was a “historic” moment and medicine was now “entering a new frontier”.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/31/first-cancer-living-drug-gets-go-ahead/

1. Beets are awesome. They are full of nutrients and are a great source of vitamins B3, B6 and C, plus beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. They assist our liver and gall bladder in breaking down toxins, and their fiber is great for digestion and elimination. Shredded raw beets are the best (eat some on top of a big pile of greens with a sprinkle of lemon juice — those toxins won’t even see it coming!).


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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/29/top-10-foods-good-detoxification/

Diego Costa is edging closer to a move to Atletico Madrid as the club are in talks with Chelsea to re-sign him for £41 million, the Evening Standard claims.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/29/costa-nears-41m-atletico-move/

Soybeans are legumes and part of the pea family that is the world’s major food crop today. They are also processed into oil, milk, tofu, and soy protein. The two major variety of soybeans cultivated are the yellow and black. They are also known as Edamame in China and Japan. Soybeans are low in fat and calories and are a rich source of protein, fiber and many other essential vitamin and mineral. Soybeans are useful in many medical conditions and symptoms too.

Is soy good for you? Yes, it is. They are consumed in numerous ways – roasted, sprinkled with salt and boiled. Soybeans are often used as meat substitutes. This has many health benefits and is an ideal supplemental source, especially for vegetarians.


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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/28/health-benefits-eating-soybeans/

The Manchester United midfielder spoke about the possibility of gay footballers coming out at the launch of UEFA’s RESPECT initiative
Only one premier league footballer have declared being
gay

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/24/gay-players-premier-league-get-respect-pogba/

A driver, conveying Vanguard newspapers from Yenagoa to Port Harcourt, Mr. Austin Akezue, was molested yesterday around Emohua Junction on the East-West Road by men of the Rivers State Police Command for allegedly refusing to part with N100 gratification. Narrating his ordeal in the hands of the men of SARS. He said....

http://candourgist.com/2017/08/24/police-batters-vanguard-newspaper-driver-n100-bribe/

Youth empowerment have been given a better definition under the APC government, many of us may not like this government, but I score them high in area of youth development, the Buhari government currently have about 200,000 youths under the npower program while another batch is been prepared.
In September the government will employ another 300,000 youths under the technical program.
One thing I appreciate this government for is that the process have been stressfree and Nigerian youth have not been rediculed like under the previous govt.
I can remember vividly the immigration job scam, the SURE P program how Nigerian youths were dehumanised and many died, Only for some people to cart away billions of naira, I remember seeing youth in the morning doing all sorts of rubish physical exercises with no clear cut program for them under the SERE P program , heard many had to bribe their way in and were not even paid at the end of the day.


Read more of the achievement of this govt in area of youth development.

http://candourgist.com/2017/08/22/youth-empowerment-fg-spending-rises-n240bn-september/

Coach Gernot Rohr has said skipper Mikel Obi, Chelsea star Victor Moses and Germany-based defender Leon Balogun are all listed on his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon after injury ruled them out of the country’s recent games.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/21/victor-moses-mikel-obi-leon-balogun-back-cameroon-rohr/

A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State, Okotie, has vowed to bring Governor Ifeanyi Okowa down in 2019, saying that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led government had not done well for Deltans in the last 18 years.

Read more about his plans.
http://candourgist.com/2017/08/21/ill-defeat-okowa-2019-okotie/

IYC Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, has said they hold the ace to the actualisation of the sovereign state of Biafra, cautioning the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to be mindful of his utterances against Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark. IYC, led by Mr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo, who gave the warning to IPOB leader, Kanu.


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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/18/iyc-warns-nnamdi-kanu-clark/

Typical of modern managers, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has flagged off the mind game as he gets set to assemble his wards ahead of the double header 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the dreaded Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. Rohr has rated the Lions far ahead of his Super Eagles as he observed that the Cameroonians were in a better shape than Nigeria.

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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/18/indomitable-lions-better-eagles-says-rohr/

Plan by a suspected member of the dreaded Badoo cult group to kill a member of Ori-Oke branch of a white garment church at Irapade area of Agbowa Lagos, has been foiled, following his arrest. The suspect, Ahmed Adeleke, 29, who disguised........


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http://candourgist.com/2017/08/18/badooember-arrested-church-vigil/

President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan on Wednesday apologised for a nationwide power outage that affected millions of households a day earlier and vowed to review the island’s power grid in order to secure the system’s stability. “

http://candourgist.com/2017/08/16/president-tsai-ing-wen-apologises-nationwide-power-outage/