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The ever-so-popular Mediterranean diet was voted the #1 diet in 2024 by the U.S. News & World Report's Best Diets rankings for seven consecutive years—and for good reason. What makes the MedDiet so successful is that it's truly a lifestyle that can be sustainable for the long haul. Plus, it's backed by scientific research and customizable for every individual's likes and dislikes. This healthy eating regimen involves consuming whole, minimally processed foods, including fruits, veggies, fish,…

If you think staying fit in your 80s is about taking it easy, think again. Age is just a number, and maintaining fitness is all about embracing fun and functionality. Whether you're already an active senior looking to keep up the pace or someone who's considering getting more active, these tips to stay fit in your 80s are tailor-made for you. Staying fit doesn't mean running marathons or hitting the gym for hours; it's about incorporating enjoyable, practical activities into your daily routine…

Toronto FC's head coach, John Herdman, acknowledges his team's need for improvement as they head to Philadelphia Union this Wednesday. Despite several recent losses, Toronto remains in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with 22 points, displaying a balanced record of seven wins and seven losses. With both 24 goals scored and conceded, Herdman emphasizes the team's work on defense after a late goal cost them a recent match against Cincinnati. Recognizing the importance of concentration and discipline, Herdman emphasizes…

On the 13th of March 2024, in the village of Daaro-Ugaas in the heart of Halgan District, a grand ceremony was held to honor the 21st leader of the Xawaadle clan: Ugaas Yuusuf Ugaas Xasan Ugaas Khaliif Ugaas Rooble. If I may express my opinion, the titles for the chiefs should vary based on their roles and responsibilities within the community, rather than just their names, such as Ugaas, Suldaan, Garaad, Wabber, Malaaq, and so forth. It is essential to undertake extensive and thorough research to produce a relevant and…

In Puntland, Somali women challenge the male-dominated fishing world through hard work and determination. Hakimo Farah Abdullahi, with her husband and nine children, moved from a displacement camp to a rental house in Hobyo town after starting her own fish-selling business. Her small stall, opened in January, now brings in $10-15 in profit daily, lifting them out of poverty. Previously struggling to feed her family, Hakimo now feels grateful for the success of her hard work. She was one of 30 impoverished women trained…

In recent months, the southern part of West Africa's most populous country has seen a resurgence of self-determination groups. This is the case with the Igbo groups in the southeast and Yoruba in the southwest. Olufemi Vaughan, a professor at Amherst College in the United States, discusses these privacy tendencies, which continued despite the arrest in late June of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu and a police…