Health

Introduction to the Cerebellum The cerebellum, intriguingly known as the “little brain,” is a fascinating and integral part of our nervous system. This designation stems from its Latin origin, which literally translates to a smaller counterpart of the brain. Despite its modest size, especially when compared to the larger cerebral hemispheres, the cerebellum plays an…

Meet Ousmane: The Government Worker with a Thirst for Knowledge Ousmane Dienne lives in Senegal and works for the government. He was introduced to Alison by his brother while studying English at university. Learning on Alison has helped him polish his English skills, especially in listening, reading, and speaking. He believes that the knowledge he…

Most likely, you’ve heard of 5S. If so, you are aware that it is a technique for setting up a workspace to boost productivity and efficiency while minimising waste. It’s also one of the initial measures that many businesses take in their quest to become “lean.” If you didn’t already know that, you do now.…

It’s often said that if you aren’t learning, you aren’t growing. And growth is an important part of life. When you learn, you empower yourself, get a step closer to achieving your goals, and change the lives of those around you. But sometimes we experience a dip in motivation and we don’t see results as…

For many of us, health is not valued until sickness comes. We tend to think of health and being healthy as a far-off concept that’s reserved for the rich, those dieting, or older people. But health is a reality for each of us. And when the time comes to start thinking about our health, be…

What good habits for your mental and physical well-being do you practice now? What goals do you have? What tips can you offer other teens?

It’s holiday season and ideally, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s a season that brings guests, travel (if you’re lucky), shopping, sleep-ins, and time with friends and family. But planning for the holiday season isn’t as idyllic or carefree as we want it to be. In many cases, it comes with anxiety,…

Understanding the emotional processes helps one to know yourself better, manage emotions, and react better to the different situations that may arise, no matter how difficult and uncontrollable they may seem. A study published by the Psychology Today site called “Understanding and processing anger” indicates that “90 percent of aggressive incidents are preceded by anger”. Understanding, validating,…

“A phobia is an anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are usually present for more than six months. Those affected go to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, to a degree greater than the actual…

Amid a global recovery from the coronavirus pandemic that devastated the world, the world finds itself facing another health crisis. On Saturday, 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO), officially declared the monkeypox outbreak a world public health emergency. The bold decision by the WHO enables it and affected countries to seize measures to…