Some missions were accomplished. Others continue today. Since the Organization’s inception at the end of the Second World War, UN Member States have scrambled to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war” by deploying their collective efforts to prevent the kind of utter devastation that global conflict brought to Europe, Africa, Asia and beyond,…
Their tireless efforts span from monitoring ceasefire agreements to protecting civilians, rebuilding key infrastructure and facilitating elections to help countries and communities transition from war to peace. Peacekeepers can be soldiers, police officers, engineers, doctors, veterinarians, human rights officers, justice and corrections officers, radio producers, environmental scientists and surveillance experts. When we think about keeping…
Whatever the disease may be, early and timely diagnosis always saves a person from great danger and loss. Considering high blood pressure too often as a simple and everyday thing, many people put themselves at great risk as it increases the risk of heart attack and kidney failure. Knowing the symptoms of high blood pressure…
Maryland: A study has shown that owning a cat or dog can slow the rate of decline in mental performance with age. As people age, mental abilities such as learning, thinking, problem solving, and memory decline even without dementia. But some people are able to maintain better mental abilities into old age, partly because of…
London: A study has shown that activities such as standing or sleeping are much better than lazy behaviors. A study published in the European Heart Journal studied the effects of different activities during the day on heart health. According to research, replacing sedentary behavior with a few minutes of moderate exercise daily can improve cardiovascular…
A toddler’s dress, and a five-year-old’s dress and sweater. Washed, cleaned, but still stained with blood. These are the personal items that Immaculée Songa donated to “Stories of Survival and Remembrance - A call to action for genocide prevention,” currently on show at UN Headquarters, along with a photo album, showing her daughters, Raissa and…
Eating strawberries every day benefits the heart and keeps blood pressure normal. Photo: File Boston: Experts at the annual meeting on the benefits of berries in the United States have said they have found more evidence that strawberries can improve cardiovascular health. Burt Burton Freeman, a professor associated with the Illinois Institute of Technology, says…
