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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON MENTAL HEALTH

  Alcohol abuse remains a significant concern globally due to its detrimental impact on health. This article delves into the life expectancy of individuals engaging in alcohol abuse and the various factors influencing this prognosis. Alcohol abuse as a drinking pattern leads to harmful consequences that impact physical and mental health. It is often characterized by an inability to control or limit in it consumption. The causes of alcohol abuse are multifaceted, encompassing genetic, environmental, and social factors. Effects on Health The effects of alcohol abuse on health are profound and far-reaching. It contributes to various health conditions, ranging from liver diseases, cardiovascular issues, neurological impairments, to mental health disorders. Factors Influencing Life Expectancy Health Conditions Caused by Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse significantly increases the risk of developing severe health conditions, including liver cirrhosis, pancreatitis, heart diseases, and certain...

LET MEET OUR OWN IN THE DIASPORA: OLUWABUKAYO SAKA AND HIS TALES TO GREATNESS

  Photo created to newsreeldaily Back in the very early days at the Hale End Academy, Bukayo Saka received words of advice that have stuck with him ever since.  “It was something one of my first coaches said that I always think about,” he explains. “He said to me, ‘If you don’t shoot, you don’t score, ’ and you can take that in different ways.  “In a game if you take it literally – if you don’t shoot then of course you have no chance of scoring. But also I feel like you can take it in other ways and apply to whatever you do.  “Basically if you don’t take a chance, or if you don’t want to take risks, then you limit yourself in terms of success in certain areas. For example if you don’t want to step up to take a penalty, or if you don’t want to take a free-kick, you will never score them. So that’s what I mean: if you don’t shoot, you don’t score.” It’s a philosophy that has served Bukayo well, ever since he first stepped through the doors at Hale End aged eight ...