BBNaija Housemate Cross Mocked For Claiming Messi Will Retire At Barcelona, Has No Clue He Signed For PSG
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Male member of the BB Naija house Cross has been slammed on social media by fans after insisting Lionel Messi would retire at Barcelona, Instagram.
The male housemates were involved in an argument about the six-time Ballon d'Or winner who days ago signed for Paris daint-Germain.
The contestant for the big money prize of N90million have been locked inside the house for over two weeks now do not have an idea Messi has left Barcelona.
Cross got some lashing from fans after claiming Lionel Messi would retire at Barcelona. Photo by @crossda_boss
What BB Naija fans said
One fan said:
"He go shock when he come out on day 72."
A second added:
"Baba never know Wetin dey sup outside."
A third commented:
"It’s the confidence for me."
The 34-year-old ended his 21-year spell with the Catalan giants in tragedy after he was unable to renew his contract due to strict La Liga financial rules.
Messi held a press conference on Sunday, August 8, 2021, to officially confirm he will not be lacing his boots for the club again as he cried uncontrollably.
Days later, the Copa America winner with Argentina was unveiled as PSG's new signing which did not come as a surprise because Messi wanted to reunite with his Barcelona teammateNeymar.
Messi signed a two-year deal which is reportedly worth €35million in salaries and would have an option to extend for a further year.
The Argentine international completed one of the biggest transfers in history after making a rare move from Barcelona.
The French giants will reportedly be paying the six-time Ballon d'Or winner €35million per season in the next two years with an option to extend a further year.
And during an interview session with the press, Al-Khelaifi maintained that the club respected the Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules and did not go overboard with their spendings.
British Heavyweight Who Once Defeated 7-Foot Giant Comes Out Of Retirement To Fight Billionaire
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David Haye is set to return into the squared circle to face billionaire entrepreneur Joe Fournier on September 11, 2021,Sport Bible, Mirror.
The former heavyweight will lace his gloves up once again when he fights on the undercard of ex-three division champion Oscar De La Hoya and MMA legend Vitor Belfort.
The fight will not be staged as an exhibition contest and will go eight three minutes round according to Mike Coppinger.
David Haye will step back into the ring after his four absence to face billionaire Joe Fournier. Photo by Glyn Kirk and Ethan Miller
Fournier who has businesses in fitness and subsequently moved into the nightclub industry and boxing is 9-0 as a professional.
The 38-year-old recorded an impressive second-round knock out victory over music artist Reykon who had been dropped twice before the referee stopped the contest in his last fight.
On the other hand, Haye last boxed in 2017 when he lost twice to fellow British pugilist Tony Bellew in the cruiserweight division.
I’ve met too many people who swear that eating spicy foods is dangerous. Patients often tell me they've giving up spicy foods to get healthy. When my wife and I let our kids eat something spicy, my in-laws shake their heads at us. However, last time I checked, having a little Tabasco sauce won't ruin your life.
Nonetheless, there’s some confusion about whether spicy foods are healthy or dangerous. In this post, I want to shed some evidence-based light on eating spicy foods to separate fact from fiction.
Are spicy foods good for you? Of course they are!
Capsaicinoids, which include the compound capsaicin, are the chemical components of peppers that create their spicy taste. Research over the past couple of decades has demonstrated that capsaicinoids — and thus, spicy foods — also possess several health benefits.
What are the health benefits of spicy foods?
Eating spicy foods may help you live longer
According to an extensive population-based study published in BMJ in 2015 , “Compared with those who ate spicy foods less than once a week, those who consumed spicy foods 6 or 7 days a week showed a 14 percent relative risk reduction in total mortality.†The association between spicy food consumption and total mortality “was stronger in those who did not consume alcohol than those who did.â€
It’s ok to eat your spicy foods, but cut down on the margaritas with your spicy tacos.
Can spicy foods cause ulcers?
Spicy foods don’t cause ulcers—they may actually help ulcers.
As a gastroenterologist, I diagnose people with ulcers all the time. When I tell someone they have an ulcer after a procedure, almost everyone is quick to blame spicy foods. People frequently ignore the fact they are taking ibuprofen ‘around the clock’ or that they may have a bacteria called H. Pylori (one of the world’s most common causes of ulcers).
Contrary to popular belief, multiple studies show that capsaicin actually inhibits acid production in the stomach. As a matter of fact, capsaicin has been considered as a medication for preventing ulcer development in people who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
If you’re worried about an ulcer, go see your friendly neighborhood gastrointestinal (GI) doc (you can look me up if you’re in Chicago). Most importantly, when seeing your doc, make sure you have a conversation about any anti-inflammatory meds you’re using.
Spicy foods don’t cause hemorrhoids, but they may irritate anal fissures
In 2006, in a study published in
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, researchers randomly assigned people with large hemorrhoids to taking a placebo capsule or a capsule of red hot chili powder. The participants had to rate the effects of the pills on their hemorrhoid symptoms. The study found that the spicy capsules had no effect on hemorrhoid symptoms.
The story is a little different for people with small tears in the anus called anal fissures. Anal fissures are extremely painful — ’make a grown adult cry’ painful. A study in 2008 demonstrated that spicy foods aggravate symptoms associated with anal fissures . In the study, patients were randomly given a week of placebo and a week of chili pepper capsules. They had to keep track of anal fissure symptoms over the study period. Eighty-one percent of the participants felt better on the placebo.
Can spicy food help you lose weight?
C’mon, hot sauce can help you lose weight? It can, according to a meta-analysis of 90 different studies that looked at the role of capsaicin in weight management. The analysis found spicy foods reduce appetite and that they increase energy expenditure. So, yes! Spicy food can help with weight loss.
Are spicy foods dangerous? It depends on how spicy. You’ve heard of pepper spray, right?
Not too long ago, I saw a show on YouTube called Hot Ones. The simplicity of the show is what makes it beautiful — it’s just a host interviewing celebrities while eating super spicy hot sauces. Some of the hot sauces are more than 100 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. I guess I was a victim of ‘toxic masculinity’ because my testosterone levels made me try one of the hottest sauces on the show. It was one of those sauces that comes with a warning label. On the show, they dabbed a wing in one drop of the sauce. I foolishly poured a small amount on an organic tortilla chip (it was more than a dab).
The first bite was cool. I felt some heat with the second bite. My tongue died with the third bite. It felt like I was a vampire who just took a bite out of the devil. It felt like I was gargling with lava. After 10 seconds of tongue melting pain, I truly think I passed out and started hallucinating. After guzzling a gallon of milk, eating a loaf of bread, and going to my prayer closet, I decided to look up the dangers of ridiculously spicy foods.
A case of esophageal perforation after eating ghost peppers
The hot sauce I ate was ghost pepper based. When I started my search for dangers of super spicy foods, the first article I came across was from The Journal of Emergency Medicine . It was about a guy who ate ghost peppers as part of a contest. He started vomiting violently (I’ve been there). He eventually vomited so hard that he ruptured his esophagus.
Granted, the rupture was likely due to the vomiting, not from direct effects of the spicy peppers. But, the crazy hot peppers definitely triggered the vomiting.
Can spicy foods cause stomach pain?
Okay, Doc, you said spicy foods don’t cause ulcers, but I swear I have belly pain every time I eat spicy foods. What’s up with that?
Although spicy foods don’t cause ulcers, they can trigger abdominal pain in some people. One study specifically highlighted that frequent consumption of spicy foods can trigger upper gastrointestinal symptoms in some people with dyspepsia (or, indigestion). For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), spicy foods can also trigger symptoms.
Another study showed that “those consuming spicy foods greater than or equal to 10 times per week were 92 percent more likely to have IBS compared with those who never consumed spicy foods.†When the researchers tried to analyze this finding based on gender, they found that spicy foods were not associated with irritable bowel symptoms in men.
In people with inflammatory bowel disease (or, IBD — Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), spicy foods can also trigger some symptoms.
Dr. Ed, what’s the bottom line?
Spicy foods are healthy.
Spicy foods don’t cause ulcers, but be careful if you have irritable bowel syndrome, dyspepsia, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Basically, if spicy foods give you stomach pain, think before you eat.
Spicy foods don’t cause hemorrhoids, but you may feel the burn if you have anal fissures.
Don’t get spicy foods in your eyes.
Use gloves if handling super hot peppers.
Regarding ridiculously spicy foods with warning labels, eat them at your own risk. Fellas, that ghost pepper sauce almost burned off my chest hairs from the inside—respect it.
It may surprise you to learn that we can tell a lot about your overall health from just looking at your mouth. For example, the condition and color of your tongue can reveal underlying problems that may have not yet been diagnosed. Here’s a guide to know what the color of your tongue says about your health.
If Your Tongue Is…
Pink
That is a good sign. Healthy tongues are light pink with some white on the surface.
Red
Red or bright red tongues can be caused by many things, such as inflammation, infection, a blood disease, a heart condition, or a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Yellow
A yellow coating on the tongue can develop due to discoloration or a buildup of bacteria from poor oral hygiene, tobacco use, alcohol use, heavy consumption of coffee or black tea, dry mouth, inflammation of the stomach lining, a weakened immune system, and using oral products with thymol, menthol, witch hazel, peroxides, eucalyptus, and alcohol. Jaundice, or yellowing of the face, eyes, and tongue, can signify problems with the liver or gallbladder.
Blue
This could indicate a lack of oxygen caused by respiratory issues, kidney disease, or a blood disorder.
Purple
Blood stagnation, poor circulation, and heart problems can lead to a purple tongue.
Gray
A gray tongue might point to digestive issues or a peptic ulcer.
White
Tongues with a thick and lumpy white coating could mean you have oral thrush, a fungal infection of your mouth’s mucous membranes. On the other hand, a tongue that looks only slightly white can indicate dehydration.
Brown
Certain foods and activities, such as drinking a lot of coffee or smoking, can cause tongues to turn brown.
Black
Tongues that appear black and hairy have enlarged bumps, called papillae, that trap bacteria. This can be due to certain antibiotics, poor oral hygiene, and smoking. Additionally, Pepto-Bismol can temporarily darken the tongue.
Regularly Check Your Tongue for
Abnormal Changes
If you notice any of these discolorations of the tongue, we recommend consulting your primary care physician. We’ll do our part, too, and alert you if we ever notice an oral abnormalities. Please keep us updated about any changes in your medical history
Lagos State recorded four COVID-19 related deaths between July 14 and July 17, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said.
Abayomi made the disclosure through his Facebook account @ProfAkinolaAbayomi, on Monday while giving the state’s COVID-19 update for the period.
The commissioner said that the deaths increased the state’s COVID-19 related mortality to 363.
He, however, did not give additional information about the deceased’s sex or age.According to him, there are currently 1,045 active COVID-19 cases in communities being managed under the Home Based Care.
He said that 5,455 tests were conducted on the reported dates, out of which 205 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed.
“The new infections increased the state’s total COVID-19 infections to 61,026,†Abayomi said.
He further said that 55, 617 of the infected people had recovered in communities, while 3,943 had recovered in the state’s COVID-19 isolation centres.
He added that the total number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the state since inception of the pandemic stood at 578,079.
Earlier, Abayomi had attributed weak observance of public health measures, increased social interaction and movement as well as the spread of variants as factors responsible for the new cases.
The management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on Monday made compulsory the use of face mask in its campuses over concerns of third wave of COVID-19 in the country.
The Federal Government on Sunday put six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on red alert following the emergence and possible rising cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 infection.
The affected states, which are spread across four of the country’s six geopolitical zones of South-west, South-south, North-West and North-central are Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and the nation’s capital, FCT.A statement issued in Port Harcourt by the chairman of UNIPORT’s Steering Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Siminialayi Iyeopu, quoted the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgwill, as issuing the directive.
According to Georgewill, the university is worried about the rising number of new cases and hospitalisation from the pandemic in the country.
“So, the mandatory use of face masks shall commence effective Monday, July 19, in UNIPORT.
“Every member of the university community must wear a face mask and observe all COVID-19 protocols for all indoor activities, including examinations and lectures, as well as meetings.
“All staff, students and visitors to UNIPORT are required to wash their hands regularly or use hand sanitisers while adhering strictly to social distancing regulations,†Georgwill stated.
The vice chancellor said that the measures were aimed at curbing the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of Coronavirus into the university campuses.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country recorded its index case of Coronavirus in February 2020 with thousands of confirmed cases and some deaths thereafter.
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