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Education / Apply For University Of Derby International Scholarships, 2018 by vallysmart(m): 4:15am On Oct 08, 2017
University of Derby International scholarships is glad to let know Applications for International scholarships 2018-19. There are different type of scholarships provided that allow candidate to choose.

Location: [/b]University of Derby, England
[b]
Nationality:
International Candidate

Different type of scholarship: Each scholarship have different funding as well as number of applicants to be selected.



University of Derby International scholarships Eligibility

Are willing to pursue degree in the university.
Be a self-finance candidate since the funding is not a fully-funded
Are attending full-time degree
Apply for the scholarship before deadline
For more information regarding how to apply for admission as well as scholarship, you will have to ask international office of the university.
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Health / 9 Effective Ways To Lose Belly Fat, Based On Research by vallysmart(m): 6:37pm On Oct 07, 2017
9 Effective Ways To Lose Belly Fat, Based on Research, Belly fat is more than just a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight also makes you have pot belly. Fat inside the belly area is also termed visceral fat, and it is seriously harmful.

This type of fat is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart disease, to name a few.

Many health centers and organizations use BMI (body mass index) to classify weight and predict the risk of metabolic disease in the body. However, this is misleading.

People with excess belly fat are at an increased risk, even if they look thin on the outside.

Although losing fat from this area can be difficult, there are several things you can do to reduce excess abdominal fat.

There are actually a few proven strategies that have been shown to target the fat in the belly area more than other areas of the body.

9 Effective Ways To Lose Belly Fat, Based on Research



1. Don’t eat excess sugar and avoid sugar-sweetened drinks

Added sugar is very unhealthy.

Studies show that it has uniquely harmful effects on metabolic health .

Sugar is half glucose, half fructose, and fructose can only be metabolized by the liver in any significant amount .

2. Exercise is very effective At Reducing belly Fat

Exercise is important for various reasons.

It is among the best things you can do if you want to live a long, healthy life and avoid disease.

Getting into all of the amazing health benefits of exercise is beyond the scope of this article, but exercise does appear to be effective at reducing belly fat.

However, keep in mind that I’m not talking about abdominal exercises here. Spot reduction (losing fat in one spot) is not possible, and doing endless amounts of crunches will not make you lose fat from the belly.

In one study, 6 weeks of training just the abdominal muscles had no measurable effect on waist circumference or the amount of fat in the abdominal cavity.

That being said, other types of exercise can be very effective.

Aerobic exercise (like walking, running, swimming, etc) has been shown to cause major reductions in belly fat in numerous studies.

Another study found that exercise completely prevented people from re-gaining abdominal fat after weight loss, implying that exercise is particularly important during weight maintenance.

Exercise also leads to reduced inflammation, blood sugar levels and all the other metabolic abnormalities that are associated with central obesity.

When you eat a lot of refined sugar, the liver gets overloaded with fructose, and is forced to turn it all into fat.

Numerous studies have shown that excess sugar, mostly due to the large amounts of fructose, can lead to increased accumulation of fat in the belly.

Some believe that this is the primary mechanism behind sugar’s harmful effects on health. It increases belly fat and liver fat, which leads to insulin resistance and a host of metabolic problems .

Studies show that sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to a 60% increased risk of obesity in children, per each daily serving.

Make a decision to minimize the amount of sugar in your diet, and consider completely eliminating sugary drinks.

This includes sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices and various high-sugar sports drinks.

Keep in mind that none of this applies to whole fruit, which are extremely healthy and have plenty of fiber that mitigates the negative effects of fructose.

The amount of fructose you get from fruit is negligible compared to what you get from a diet high in refined sugar.

3. Eating more protein is a great long-term strategy to reduce belly fat

Protein is the most important macronutrient when it comes to losing weight .

It has been shown to reduce cravings by 60%, boost metabolism by 80-100 calories per day and help you eat up to 441 fewer calories per day.

If weight loss is your goal, then adding protein is perhaps the single most effective change you can do to your diet.

Not only will it help you lose, it can also help you avoid re-gaining weight if you ever decide to abandon your weight loss efforts.

There is also some evidence that protein is particularly effective against belly fat.

One study showed that the amount and quality of protein consumed was inversely related to fat in the belly. That is, people who ate more and better protein had much less belly fat.

This study also showed that refined carbs and oils were linked to increased amounts of belly fat, but fruits and vegetables linked to reduced amounts.

Many of the studies showing protein to be effective had protein at 25-30% of calories. That’s what you should aim for.

So make an effort to increase your intake of high-protein foods such as whole eggs, fish, seafood, legumes, nuts, meat, dairy products and some whole grains. These are the best protein sources in the diet.

If you struggle with getting enough protein in your diet, then a quality protein supplement (like whey protein) is a healthy and convenient way to boost your total intake.



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4. Eat foods rich in fiber, especially viscous fiber

Dietary fiber is mostly indigestible plant matter.

It is often claimed that eating plenty of fiber can help with weight loss.

This is true, but it’s important to keep in mind that not all fiber is created equal.

It seems to be mostly the soluble and viscous fibers that have an effect on your weight.

These are fibers that bind water and form a thick gel that “sits” in the gut .

This gel can dramatically slow the movement of food through your stomach and small bowel, and slow down the digestion and absorption of nutrients. The end result is a prolonged feeling of fullness and reduced appetite .

One review study found that an additional 14 grams of fiber per day were linked to a 10% decrease in calorie intake and weight loss of 2 kg (4.5 lbs) over 4 months .

In one 5-year study, eating 10 grams of soluble fiber per day was linked to a 3.7% reduction in the amount of fat in the abdominal cavity, but it had no effect on the amount of fat under the skin .

What this implies, is that soluble fiber may be particularly effective at reducing the harmful belly fat.

The best way to get more fiber is to eat a lot of plant foods like vegetables and fruit. Legumes are also a good source, as well as some cereals like oats.

Then you could also try taking a fiber supplement like glucomannan. This is one of the most viscous dietary fibers in existence, and has been shown to cause weight loss in many studies.

5. Avoid carbs from your diet

Carb restriction is a very effective way to lose fat.

This is supported by numerous studies. When people cut carbs, their appetite goes down and they lose weight.

This is true even when the low-carb groups are allowed to eat as much as they want, while the low-fat groups are calorie restricted and hungry.

Low-carb diets also lead to quick reductions in water weight, which gives people near instant results. A major difference on the scale is often seen within a few days.



6. Track your foods and figure out exactly what and how much you are eating

What you eat is important. Pretty much everyone knows this.

However, surprisingly, most people actually don’t have a clue what they are really eating.

People think they’re eating “high protein,” “low-carb” or whatever, but tend to drastically over- or underestimate.

I think that for anyone who truly wants to optimize their diet, tracking things for a while is absolutely essential.

It doesn’t mean you need to weigh and measure everything for the rest of your life, but doing it every now and then for a few days in a row can help you realize where you need to make changes.

If you want to boost your protein intake to 25-30% of calories, as recommended above, just eating more protein rich foods won’t cut it. You need to actually measure and fine tune in order to reach that goal.

I personally do this every few months. I weigh and measure everything I eat to see what my current diet is looking like.

Then I know exactly where to make adjustments in order to get closer to my goals.

7. Reduce Your Stress Levels

Stress can make you gain belly fat by triggering the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, also known as the “stress hormone.”

Research shows high cortisol levels increase appetite and drive abdominal fat storage.

What’s more, women who already have a large waist tend to produce more cortisol in response to stress. Increased cortisol further adds to fat gain around the middle.

To help reduce belly fat, engage in pleasurable activities that relieve stress. Practicing yoga or meditation can be effective methods.



8. Change Your Lifestyle and Combine Different Methods

If you do just one of the items on this list, then it won’t have a big effect on its own.

If you want good results, then you need to combine different methods that have been shown to be effective.

Interestingly, many of these are the same things we generally associate with healthy eating and an overall healthy lifestyle.

Therefore, changing your lifestyle for the long-term is the key to losing your belly fat and keeping it off.

When you have healthy habits and eat real food, fat loss tends to follow as a natural side effect.

9. Drink Green Tea

Green tea is an exceptionally healthy beverage.

It contains caffeine and the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), both of which appear to boost metabolism.

EGCG is a catechin, which several studies suggest may be effective for losing belly fat. The effect may be strengthened when green tea consumption is combined with exercise.

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Education / Apply For Manunitedtimes Internet Marketing Scholarship Program by vallysmart(m): 9:36pm On Oct 02, 2017
Manunitedtimes is inviting Applications for applications for the Internet Marketing Scholarship Program. This scholarship is exclusively open to high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in soccer.

Manunitedtimes is dedicated to enlighten people on the latest things going on at the Old Trafford Stadium. We review all kind news including fans review, match update, predicted line-ups and transfer. Etc.
We extremely value the power of education, and in the light of that, we have gone as far as creating a scholarship campaign where we give student the privilege to win the sum of $1000.

Award Value
The winning student will receive benefit of $1,000.

HOT: CLICK HERE TO APPLY & GET FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 NOW
https://www.entergist.com.ng/category/scholarship/

Level and Area of Studies
High school and college level in any field.



Place of Study
Not specified.

Eligibility and Criteria
The scholarship campaign is widely opened to high school, undergraduates and post graduate students. It is very important that the essay submitted is your original material because all submission will be checked properly by the review team.

Applicants’ Nationality
There is no nationality restriction.

Application Instruction
Every participants are expect to conduct a thorough research an write an essay of nothing short 1,000 word on the topic “MY FAVORITE FOOTBALL CLUB”

Submission Deadline
30 October each year.
https://www.entergist.com.ng/apply-for-manunitedtimes-internet-marketing-scholarship-program/
Education / Apply For Manunitedtimes Internet Marketing Scholarship Program by vallysmart(m): 9:26pm On Oct 02, 2017
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Manunitedtimes is inviting Applications for applications for the Internet Marketing Scholarship Program. This scholarship is exclusively open to high school, undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in soccer.
HOT: CLICK HERE TO APPLY & GET FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 NOW
https://www.entergist.com.ng/category/scholarship/

Manunitedtimes is dedicated to enlighten people on the latest things going on at the Old Trafford Stadium. We review all kind news including fans review, match update, predicted line-ups and transfer. Etc.
We extremely value the power of education, and in the light of that, we have gone as far as creating a scholarship campaign where we give student the privilege to win the sum of $1000.

Award Value
The winning student will receive benefit of $1,000.

HOT: CLICK HERE TO APPLY & GET FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2018 NOW

Level and Area of Studies
High school and college level in any field.



Place of Study
Not specified.

Eligibility and Criteria
The scholarship campaign is widely opened to high school, undergraduates and post graduate students. It is very important that the essay submitted is your original material because all submission will be checked properly by the review team.

Applicants’ Nationality
There is no nationality restriction.

Application Instruction
Every participants are expect to conduct a thorough research an write an essay of nothing short 1,000 word on the topic “MY FAVORITE FOOTBALL CLUB”

Submission Deadline
30 October each year.
https://www.entergist.com.ng/apply-for-manunitedtimes-internet-marketing-scholarship-program/
Education / Apply For Australian Catholic University Scholarship 2018 by vallysmart(m): 9:16pm On Oct 02, 2017
Australia invites applications from International students who wants to undergo a degree program at the Institution.

It is Established in 2000 by St John of God Health Care (Ballarat) to celebrate the contribution of Sister Assumption Neary who, in various roles, has provided health care in the Ballarat community since 1959. This scholarship provides support to students who have faced hardship, or disadvantage in accessing higher education, whether because of their race or background, disabilities, or regional location.

Application Deadline: 3rd December, 2017

To Be Taken At (Country): Australia

Eligible Countries: International

Also Apply: 2017 Will Conard Scholarships At Regent’s University London, UK
Type: Undergraduate

Number Of Awards: 1

Value Of Award: $2,500

Eligible Field Of Study: Faculty of Health Sciences

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Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:



be International students
have applied or applying to AUC
have good academic grades
be proficient in English Language
How To Apply: Click here to begin application process

Interested applicants must attach the following documentation during application;

A written statement of approximately 200 words outlining:

Tell us about the hardship or barriers you have faced in accessing higher education and how your degree will change your future.
Provide evidence of the hardship and barriers you have faced as stated in your written statement.
For the purposes of this scholarship, if your application is submitted on the basis of being from a regional location, this must be more than 150km from Ballarat, and officially classed as a regional or remote area.
Also Apply: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarships At University Of Hertfordshire , UK
Visit The Scholarship Program For More Information
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Education / Apply For Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship At Netherlands (fully Funded) by vallysmart(m): 10:50am On Oct 02, 2017
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarship (AES) is a full funded scholarship of €25,000 (covering tuition and living expenses) for one academic year with the possibility of extension for a second year (for two-year Master’s programmes).

Nationality: non-EU/EEA students

Where:

University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science

Degree: Master program

Scholarship award:

Full scholarship of €25,000 covering tuition and living expenses
Important information:



You are holding a non-EU/EEA passport.
You are willing to admit to a Master’s Program of the Faculty of Science.
You will be assessed on the basis of academic excellence and promise in the proposed field as evidenced by supported documents.
Applicants do not get another scholarship for the same period of study as the AES.
To apply: online

Closing date: January 15th, 2018
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Health / 3 Diseases That Is In High Rate In The World by vallysmart(m): 7:27am On Sep 27, 2017
According to research it has been proven that the rate in which this disease is going will only cause life of who is affected by this disease because it can only be controlled by medications and lifestyle.

1. Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.



2. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

3. Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

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Health / 3 Diseases That Will Destroy The World In 2020 by vallysmart(m): 2:59am On Sep 26, 2017
According to research it has been proven that the rate in which this disease is going will only cause life of who is affected by this disease because it can only be controlled by medications and lifestyle. The rate of people who is been affected by this 3 disease is increasing geometrically on a yearly basis so let’s watch out our lifestyle and what we eat.

Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced. Image result for diabetes


2. Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Not all tumors are cancerous; benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body. Possible signs and symptoms include a lump, abnormal bleeding, prolonged cough, unexplained weight loss, and a change in bowel movements. While these symptoms may indicate cancer, they may have other causes. Over 100 types of cancers affect humans.Image result for cancer





3. Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms. Long-term high blood pressure, however, is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss, and chronic kidney disease.Image result for Hypertension

Leave your comments and questions …


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Education / 5 Tips You Must Do To Gain Admission In 2017 by vallysmart(m): 8:32pm On Sep 09, 2017
In order for you to pass the post-UTME there are steps you have to take:

1. Source for past post-UTME questions of your chosen institution: This will give you a hint of how their questions are structured. And if you are smart enough, you will know which questions occur frequently. Any question you see that occurs frequently should be treated and mastered.
Continue reading "5 Tips You Must Do To Gain Admission In 2017"
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Education / Unizik Announces Dates For Post Utme Screening Exercise, Date And Registration D by vallysmart(m): 12:52pm On Sep 06, 2017
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University has scheduled its 2017/2018 POST UTME screening exercise for candidates who made the University their first choice in the 2017 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The…
Continue reading "UNIZIK ANNOUNCES DATES FOR POST UTME SCREENING EXERCISE, DATE AND REGISTRATION DETAILS"
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Education / Essentials Things Jambites Should Know About Jamb Cut-off Mark by vallysmart(m): 2:14pm On Sep 02, 2017
It is said that jamb has listed the full cut-off mark for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

It is appalling that the so-called body called joint admission matriculation board (jamb) has sat and taught this over before implementing the cut-off to be (100 and 120).

The above cut-off mark will cause a lot of havoc to Nigeria education system as a whole even to the student they think they are doing good to not knowing indirectly they are killing their education career also causing havoc to our Nigeria education system .

What are they anticipating for Nigeria education, what are they aiming at, and what did they intend to achieve by implementing the cut-off below average. Then I ask, What now is the usefulness of jamb examination, when students who failed has chances with one who pass to be admitted in tertiary institutions .

I wonder what they encouraging students who score above average to do even the students as a whole. Can they stand the chance to compete with fellow students around the globe? “We are watching because long before now we said JAMB has outlived its usefulness. Let the universities set their unique standards and those who are qualified can be admitted. Scoring 120 out of 400 marks is 30 per cent. Even in those days, 40 per cent was graded as pass. But now JAMB said with F9, which is scoring 30 per cent you can be admitted. They deliberately want to destroy education. Even for polytechnic, the 100 cut-off mark is 25 per cent.



Also Read: full-list-scholarships-african-undergraduate-postgraduate-students-20172018/

“It is sad. And that is where we are in Nigeria. They want to destroy public education at all costs. This is not setting standard for education in Nigeria. It is purely lowering standards and digging grave for the future. This is why ASUU is currently on the struggle to influence the government to do the needful for education in the country.”

NANS described the reduction of the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions as “a gross misplacement of priority and an exercise in futility.”

“Even with the current status, the general phenomenon is that Nigerian graduates are not employable. The lowering of standards will translate to a disastrous outcome in the future by churning out young people who cannot fit into the demands and expectations of the 21st century,”

Please let the minister of education look into these critically we shouldn’t be concern with the present only but also the future .also Mr. president and other ministers to endeavor to address the issue at hand. Thank you Entergist media reporting.
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Education / JAMB Cut-off Marks:which Way Forward For Nigerian Education by vallysmart(m): 8:47am On Sep 02, 2017
It is said that jamb has listed the full cut-off mark for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

It is appalling that the so-called body called joint admission matriculation board (jamb) has sat and taught this over before implementing the cut-off to be (100 and 120).

The above cut-off mark will cause a lot of havoc to Nigeria education system as a whole even to the student they think they are doing good to not knowing indirectly they are killing their education career also causing havoc to our Nigeria education system .

What are they anticipating for Nigeria education, what are they aiming at, and what did they intend to achieve by implementing the cut-off below average. Then I ask, What now is the usefulness of jamb examination, when students who failed has chances with one who pass to be admitted in tertiary institutions .

I wonder what they encouraging students who score above average to do even the students as a whole. Can they stand the chance to compete with fellow students around the globe? “We are watching because long before now we said JAMB has outlived its usefulness. Let the universities set their unique standards and those who are qualified can be admitted. Scoring 120 out of 400 marks is 30 per cent. Even in those days, 40 per cent was graded as pass. But now JAMB said with F9, which is scoring 30 per cent you can be admitted. They deliberately want to destroy education. Even for polytechnic, the 100 cut-off mark is 25 per cent.



Also Read: full-list-scholarships-african-undergraduate-postgraduate-students-20172018/

“It is sad. And that is where we are in Nigeria. They want to destroy public education at all costs. This is not setting standard for education in Nigeria. It is purely lowering standards and digging grave for the future. This is why ASUU is currently on the struggle to influence the government to do the needful for education in the country.”

NANS described the reduction of the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions as “a gross misplacement of priority and an exercise in futility.”

“Even with the current status, the general phenomenon is that Nigerian graduates are not employable. The lowering of standards will translate to a disastrous outcome in the future by churning out young people who cannot fit into the demands and expectations of the 21st century,”

Please let the minister of education look into these critically we shouldn’t be concern with the present only but also the future .also Mr. president and other ministers to endeavor to address the issue at hand. Thank you Entergist media reporting.
Leave you Comments...
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