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Troubled Sleepers Face Increased Risk of Cancer

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by Lisa Collier Cool

Restless nights spell trouble for men’s health

Men who reported trouble sleeping were up to twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as those who slept well, according to a new paper published in the journal, Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. This association was even stronger in cases of advanced prostate cancer, and the risk increased relative to the severity of the sleep problems.
The study, which took place at the University of Iceland, followed more than 2,100 older men, among whom 8.7% and 5.7% reported “severe” or “very severe” sleep problems, respectively. None of the participants had prostate cancer at the start of the study, but 6.4% developed the disease within five years. Troubled sleepers, including those with problems falling asleep or staying asleep, were far more likely to develop prostate cancer.
The lead researcher, Lara Sigurdardottir, Ph.D., expects that, “If our results are confirmed in future studies, sleep may become a potential target for intervention to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.”
Fortunately, rates of diagnosis and death from prostate cancer have been declining in the United States since the 1990s. However, the disease remains a leading health concern—and the second most common cause of cancer deaths—among American men.
Lack of sleep has been linked to other forms of cancer, as well. Sigurdardottir notes that, “Most observational studies to date on circadian disruption and cancer have investigated the association between shift work and cancer risk. Among men, there are indications for increased risk of some cancers among night shift workers, such as prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.”
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Inadequate slumber puts women at risk too

Sleepless men aren’t the only ones facing greater danger from cancer. Too little sleep may also contribute to the recurrence of breast cancer among women, according to a recent study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
The researchers surveyed 412 women diagnosed with pre-menopausal breast cancer about their average length of sleep each night. Their analysis of participants’ responses and medical records uncovered a link between duration of slumber and cancer recurrence, as well as aggressive tumors. Women who slept an average of six hours or less each night were more susceptible to cancer recurrence than women who caught more z’s.
The researchers speculate that efforts to increase duration and improve quality of sleep could reduce women’s risk of developing more aggressive and recurrent breast cancers.

Too little shuteye increases risk of colon cancer

Another recent study from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine found that people who snooze for less than six hours each night are at 50% greater risk of developing colorectal adenomas than those who sleep for seven hours or more. Colorectal adenomas—a common form of polyp—can develop into cancer tumors if left untreated.
Participants in the study were asked to complete a survey by phone before attending a colonoscopy. Even after adjusting for other risk factors, including family history, waist-to-hip ratio (a measure of obesity), and smoking, there was a clear link between sleep deprivation and adenomas.
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Melatonin production, insulin resistance, and obesity may play a role

No one knows for sure why lack of sleep is linked to cancer. However, in an interview with Science Daily, Li Li, M.D., a family physician and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, theorized that, “less sleep may mean less production of melatonin, a natural hormone that in animals has been linked to DNA repair.” In animal studies among mice and rats, melatonin has been shown to prevent and delay cancer growth.
Li also suggests that, “insulin resistance may underlie the link between sleep disturbance and cancer development.” This hypothesis is supported by previous research findings, which have identified potential links between chronic sleep loss, insulin resistance, obesity, and cancer.

So sleep well!

Reduce your risk of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by getting enough sleep at night. If you find yourself tossing and turning, or waking up tired each morning, follow these simple steps to get the rest you need:

Eat a healthy diet. People who eat a wide variety of foods experience the healthiest sleep patterns. Slumber-friendly nutrients include Vitamin C, found in fruits and vegetables; selenium, found in nuts, meat, and shellfish; and lycopene, found in tomatoes, watermelons, and other red- and orange-coloured foods.
Spend some time in the sun. Bright light is known to moderate the body’s internal clock and reset sleep cycles. Soak in as much morning light as possible, by going for a walk or enjoying breakfast by a sunny window. When evening arrives, dim the lights and turn off glowing television and computer screens at least one hour before bedtime.
Cover your clock. There are few things more maddening than watching the hours tick by as you try to sleep. It’s not only frustrating, but also counterproductive: “clock-monitors” report more pre-sleep worry and take longer to conk out.
Stick to a regular schedule. Saturday morning sleep-ins are hard to resist—but keeping a regular schedule helps to maintain your body’s internal clock, while contributing to healthier and restorative sleep patterns. Wake up at the same time each morning, and delay your weekend rising no more than 60 minutes.

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Gandolfini and his widow, Deborah Lin, in December 2012. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

There's a tendency to idolize actors after they are gone. It's as if the mere fact that they will never make another movie instantly elevates all of the films and TV shows (including the terrible ones) they shot during their life. The Twitterverse explodes with praise. Suddenly the dark blotches on their personal history—from diva behavior to drug abuse to DUIs—are wiped clean.
And why not? What's to be gained by rehashing their faults?

In the case of the late James Gandolfini, a lot. This flawed man rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most inspiring actors of our time.Born in the early '60s in New Jersey to a working class couple, James Joseph Gandolfini, Jr. was pushed to pursue the American dream—and by American dream we mean doing well in school in order to get a stable job and buy a nice house (ideally close to your parents). Gandolfini made a go of it, graduating from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. He was on his way.

Except he didn't like where he was going. So instead of continuing on the traditional career track, he moved to New York City and landed a job at the gentlemen's club Private Eyes. While (we suspect) his parents were none too pleased by this turn of events, Gandolfini had a plan. The gig was just a paycheck to allow him to pursue his passion, which happened to be acting. While it's not a particularly unique story, it's one worth repeating. Some risks are worth taking, and that’s lesson number one.

It wasn't instant success for Gandolfini, however. Far from it, actually. He arrived in New York in 1983, but didn't land his first real role until four years later in the low-budget horror comedy "Shock! Shock! Shock!" (Wait; you haven't heard of that one?) Despite a slow start, and long nights at the club, he kept at it, and in 1992 was cast in the Broadway revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" alongside Alec Baldwin and Jessica Lange. While Gandolfini's part was small, he built some momentum and nabbed a starring role in a Tarantino film. It was 1993. The movie was "True Romance." And James Gandolfini had made it. This leads us to lesson number two: Hard work pays off.

The actor on the series that made him famous, with co-star Edie Falco. (Getty Images)

Gandolfini trick or treats with son Michael in 2008. (Marcel Thomas/FilmMagic)

The actor continued to work steadily for the next six years, until 1999, when everything changed overnight. The first episode of "The Sopranos" transformed the Jersey boy from a successful character actor to a bona fide star, practically overnight. He was no longer James, or "Jimmy" as his friends called him. He was Tony Soprano.

Riding the wave, Gandolfini took the plunge into marriage later that year and tied the knot with Marcy Wudarski. The couple seemed off to a great start, and Marcy gave birth to their son James in 2000. Gandolfini now had a dream role on a hit series, a beautiful wife, and a newborn son. What could go wrong?

Apparently, a lot. Not long after his baby arrived, Gandolfini entered, but did not complete, a 28-day rehab stint. Rumors began swirling about the star being difficult on set. Though the show had only been running for a few seasons, the demanding schedule and character work required to bring Tony Soprano to life seemed to be taking their toll on the actor, who entered into a sort of dysfunctional marriage with the show.
His behavior became erratic. He would cause logistical nightmares by not showing up to set one day, only to shower the cast and crew with extravagant gifts as an apology the next. He would work himself into a violent rage while preparing for a scene, and destroy items in his trailer before ever stepping in front of the camera. In short, he seemed unable to turn Tony off and James back on.
Not surprisingly, this caused issues in his real-life marriage as well. When Wudarski filed for divorce in 2002, she accused him not only of drug and alcohol abuse, but also of "performing kinky sex with multiple mistresses." Here lies our third lesson from Gandolfini's life: What goes up, must come down.
His reputation damaged, Gandolfini returned to work only to continue his diva-like behavior, disappearing overnight and demanding higher pay. In the midst of this mayhem, however, the show retained a cult-like following and earned its star three Emmys as well as up to $1 million per episode. By the time the final episode of "The Sopranos" aired in 2007, in fact, all fans could think about was when the movie might materialize. All those accusations of drugs, women, and acting out were seemingly forgotten.

Free from a taxing TV production schedule, Gandolfini seized the opportunity and wed former model Deborah Lin in Hawaii in 2008. With a beautiful wife, an 8-year-old son (who served as best man!), and money to burn, he was all but glowing as he stepped out of the church.

Gandolfini and his widow, Deborah Lin, in December 2012. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

For the next few years, his focus shifted from the small screen to the big picture, supporting veterans and serving as a Rutgers booster—focusing his efforts to help the university's football team. In 2010, he produced the HBO film, "Wartorn: 1861-2010," about post-traumatic stress disorder from the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan, shining a light on a dark reality that often gets brushed under the rug. In these final actions, Gandolfini reminds us of a universal truth: It's never too late to reinvent yourself.

And just last year, the star changed yet again, becoming a father for the second time. He and Deborah welcomed their daughter, Liliana Ruth, in October, and Gandolfini embraced his new role as a true family man. During the last six months of his life, he was often seen with his loved ones, frequently with Liliana in his arms. It's not surprising, therefore, that he was with his son, now 13, at the time of his death. The two men were on a boys' trip to Italy when tragedy struck.

As more details surface about Gandolfini's sudden death, it's becoming clearer that perhaps what made him such an inspiring actor was the fact that he was such a flawed man. Gandolfini's life teaches us that our greatest learning tools may be our mistakes.

Obasanjo, Buhari, Tambuwal, others shun Jonathan’s event

KEY predecessors of President Goodluck Jonathan in office, ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo; and ex-dictators, retired Generals Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, and Abdusalami Abubakar (retd.), as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, on Wednesday shunned the Democracy Day event of the Federal Government.
While all former heads of government were reportedly invited to the event where Jonathan rendered an account of his mid-term performance, only Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.) and Chief Ernest Shonekan attended.
Gowon ruled as military head of state between 1966 and 1976; Shagari from 1979 to 1983; while Shonekan spent barely 99 days in office as head of the Interim National Government foisted on the country by Babangida after the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election won by the late businessman, MKO Abiola.

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According to the Merrian Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, s*** is described as ‘sexually suggestive or stimulating’, while the freedictionary.com defines it as; ‘arousing or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest’
Celebs often have the charm to command our admiration not just because of some talent, but mostly because they possess the killer looks and appeal that gets us excited about listening to or watching them.
In no particular order, we have profiled some of the women in entertainment that we consider s*** in all ramifications; a great body, beauty, sexual appeal, unblemished skin, confidence, successful career, public persona and charisma.

Genevieve Nnaji

“I have two publications here,” Mrs. Makanjuola said, brandishing two pieces of paper.
“One is saying: Countdown to Reverend Okotie suit, let us find out if Okotie is too big to come to court. The other says: Hallelujah! Okotie Chris gets a dubious judgment…,” the magistrate read from the papers. “You even had the effrontery to publish my picture on a Sahara Reporters newspaper

Ms. Makanjuola called in the police to take Mr. Okiotor out of the court despite the defendant’s plea that she hears his own side of the story.

THE University Of Ibadan’s Tedder Hall That Just Got Burnt

The fire which started around 4;10am at the buttery area of the hall was as a result of an electrical failure. News reaching us has it that the fire service came around 5;25 am when the fire had already done serious damage. Goods and property worth thousands of naira was reported to have been lost to the fire. The Cyber café beside the buttery was also affected but some computers and computer accessories were salvaged. The warden of the hall released a statement in respect of the fire outbreak and told ‘Tedderites’ to keep calm and not use this opportunity to perpetrate nefarious activities in the hall.

DCCR Sets up Multi-Million Naira Office in Lekki Phase 1

Pregnant British mum Karen McMartin was shocked to see the face of her baby on her pregnant belly. It looked like the baby was trying to break out of her tummy. Karen discovered the print on her tummy when she was just 25-weeks pregnant. Karen explained to The Sun how she discovered it.

“I was in the staff room on a break. We were actually having a laugh at my belly button sticking out and checking for baby movement. Then Karen who owns the salon came in and said, ‘Oh my God, I can see a face.’ She took a picture and we’ve been showing it to folk ever since.”

Looks like a face to me but doctors say it's an illusion we are looking at and not the face of Karen's unborn child. Read their opinion after the cut...

"What everyone is seeing is not actually the face of McMartin’s unborn child, but an illusion. The Sun spoke to medical expert Dr. Carol Cooper who explained that the “face” was actually a trick that was caused by her swollen belly button, an old bellybutton piercing, veins and stretch marks.

She added: “The paler area that forms the ‘face’ may well be the baby’s back.”

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Rukky Sanda at AMVCA pre-award cocktail party last night

The Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Pre-award cocktail party held last night at Eko Hotel and that's what Ms Sanda wore to the event. Hot or not?

Saturday, 16 February 2013

Couscous is a Pasta, not a grain- Knorr Taste Quest Episode 5

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Most people think Couscous is a grain product but it's actually pasta. During the last episode, the judges as usual did not make it any easier for the contestants as the ingredients for this task was as unexpected as possible. The contestants were given Pine nuts, Baby Carrots, Green Bananas, Mushrooms and Couscous!! They were to make a starter and main course meal within 60 minute.

Speaking on the choice of ingredients, Executive Chef, Dr Roberts described them as simple and basic with nutritional benefits. He mentioned that Pine nuts are very high in vitamins and essential oil, baby carrots, which are sweeter than normal carrots contain vitamins C, B6, A and K, Mushrooms are high in Riboflavin and Couscous which is a pasta not a grain, has the most superior vitamin content of all pastas.

Goldie's husband opened up to Thenetng.com. Read the interview below...

When did you wed her? And were you still married as at when she passed yesterday?

We wed in December 2005 and were very much married when she passed indeed I was talking to her on arrival in Lagos before the fateful event

I see you moved back to England. Do you have another family?
I work in Malaysia, we have a private home in UK, I do not have a second family

Also did you have kids together?
No kids, we were planning this year

There had been speculation for many years that she was married to an ‘oyinbo’ man. But no one could lay hands on anything. Why did you keep it a ‘secret’?

Our private life is nothing to do with work life, there has to be a balance

See more after the cut...

For the first time since she was a few months old, Beyonce shares a picture of her daughter's face. She's a spitting image of Jay Z. See her lips. She's soooo cute!

Singer Azeezat's hot new photos

The very talented singer is set to re-launch her music career. She recently released these beautiful photos of herself. See more photos after the cut...

Photos taken today at a movie location. Love the combo and the bag...

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Sellers of pornographic materials arrested by Lagos state taskforce

The Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit has begun clampdown on distributors and sellers of pornographic materials across Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Four distributors of pornographic materials were arrested at Cele Bus Stop on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway on Tuesday by the taskforce after the police raided the area. Those arrested will be arraigned before the Special Offences Court at the taskforce yard and prosecuted for selling obscene materials.

The sellers of the materials arrested are Yinka Dada, 25 years; Udoh Nne, 29 years; Sylvester Obodoe, 18 years and Poopola Bamidele, 18 years. (pictured above)

Ten opposition governors back merger to unseat PDP

10 governors from four different political parties - ACN, APGA, CPC, ANPP met in Lagos yesterday Tuesday 5th February and unanimously endorsed merger plans to unseat the PDP in 2015.

The governors who attended the meeting in Lagos are: Babatunde Fashola (ACN, Lagos), Ibikunle Amosun (ACN, Ogun), Kayode Fayemi (ACN, Ekiti), Abiola Ajumobi (ACN, Oyo), Rauf Aregbesola (ACN, Osun) Rochas Okorocha (APGA, Imo), Umaru Tanko Almakura (CPC, Nasarawa), Abdulaziz Yari (ANPP, Zamfara). Kashim Shettima of Borno and Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe were represented by Senator Dejere Alkali.

The governors said the reason for the alliance to unseat the PDP is to fix Nigeria:

“We are concerned about the state of the nation and in the interest of our people we deliberated on what can be done to rescue our country. As governors, we fully endorse the merger initiatives already commenced by our various political parties. Nigeria is greater than all of us and we have a duty to make it work for our people and the future.”

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Nigeria in the final of AFCON 2013.CONGRAT TO THE NATION

What a match Nigeria gave us this evening. We beat Mali 4-1 to qualify for the final of the Africa Nations Cup. Coach Stephen Keshi left a lot of big names behind and we didn't give the team much chance, but they surprised us all! Go Super Eagles!!! This cup is ours this Sunday!! ALL THE BEST BOYS.

Majek Fashek chained at his home over deteriorating mental health

Majek Fashek is suffering from Schizophrenia according to the doctors taking care of him and his condition is getting really bad. Since he disappeared over the holidays and reappeared in January, he has been uncontrollable. People close to him said he overdid the drugs this time around and his mental illness has deteriorated seriously. People around his neighborhood in Gowon Estate Ipaja now avoid him like a plague. He walks around talking to himself and sometimes sits at a bus stop around his area playing his guitar while little kids make fun of him. To stop him from roaming around, and maybe hurting himself, sometimes people who care for him chain him at his Ipaja home, especially when he gets really out of control.

Some people are saying it's a spiritual problem. Whatever it is, hope he gets serious help before it's too late. Such a sorry situation.

Guinness Fly With The Eagles Campaign - The Journey so far

Guinness team and Lagos State officials signing the Jersey

Guinness has justified it's support in cheering the Super Eagles to victory after beating the Elephants of Cote d'ivoire 2-1 in the quarter finals in South Africa. Speaking on activities around the 'Fly With the Eagles Campaign', Marketing and Innovations Manager, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Austing Ufomba remarked that 'This feat is a reflection of the good wished of Nigerians for Super Eagles at the Afcon 2013. He further reinforced the commitment of Guinness to encourage massive support for the Super Eagles.

Babatunde Raji Fashola signs on the worlds largest jersey

From the 200 fans currently cheering the Eagles to victory in South Africa to putting Nigeria on the world map by setting up a new world record for the largest jersey, Guinness has justified it’s support in getting behind the team even when most didn’t believe, challenging them to prove they were truly made of more.

Ariel view of the worlds largest football jersey at Teslim Balogun stadium

It will be recalled that Guinness Nigeria Plc has been rewarding the Super Eagles with $5,000 for every goal scored during the competition after their first two draws earlier.

The Super Eagles face Mali on Wednesday for their semi- final clash.

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Waje wows the crowd at the Fly with the Eagles concert

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Monday, 14 January 2013

Darey Art Alade presents: 'Love...Like A Movie' concert for Valentine

Africa’s king of R/B and co-owner of Soul Muzik Records, Darey Art Alade is set to give music

Naeto C confirms that he & wife Nicole are expecting a Baby

Their wedding in July 2012 was one of the celebrity weddings of the year, now Nigerian rap star Naeto Cand his wife Nicole Chikwe have even more great news as they are expecting their first child.

Naeto C was a guest on M-Net’s entertainment and lifestyle show, 53 Extra. He was interviewed by 53 Extra co-host Eku Edewor who slyly asked him about the big plans he has for 2013 including being a dad. The star seemed surprised by the question but happily confirmed that he plans to be a great dad and is excited about the new stage in his life.