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It's no secret that attention control is critical for effective time management and productivity. However, in order to keep focused on the task at hand, you must avoid allowing distractions to derail your goals.

This is where mindfulness practice comes in. Small studies suggest that mindful meditation can be a useful strategy for calming a racing mind and aiding in the maintenance of laser-like attention. In fact, just a few minutes every day can have a significant effect.

By the way, the term "meditation" refers to a variety of spiritual and relaxing techniques. There are many different types of meditation and methods for doing them.

   

Within this broad category, neuroscientists have explored how two particular meditation practices—focused attention (FA) meditation and open monitoring (OM) meditation—can be utilised to improve cognitive processes. You may help your brain to pay more attention, concentrate more, and focus more by developing a regular practice of either one.

A glance at each is provided below.

How can you meditate while paying close attention?

There are four main components to this kind of mindful meditation:

focusing attention on a certain object or sensation while sustaining it; recognizing distractions and mind wandering; disengaging from distractions; and returning your attention to your focal point while rephrasing the distraction as "just a thought."

This type of meditation involves maintaining your attention on a specific item or sensation, such as the flow of air through your nose while you breathe. You must continuously assess your concentration level if you want to maintain this focus. If your thoughts start to wander, you recognize the distraction and bring them back to your focal point.

Vitamins D and K are necessary for bone health and the clotting process in your body. Recent research has shown that both Vitamin D and K have a synergistic effect and are good for cardiovascular health. Low vitamin K and D levels have been linked to an increased risk of all-cause death when compared to people with normal vitamin D and K levels. This post will go over vitamins K and D and how they can help your heart.




What is Vitamin K?


Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in a variety of foods and is also available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin K is involved in the process through which your body produces proteins that aid in blood clotting. Some anticoagulant drugs prevent your blood from clotting by inhibiting vitamin K's effects.

Vitamin K is made up of two parts: K1 and K2. Vitamin K1 is the most common form of vitamin K found in food. It is mostly found in leafy greens. Vitamin K2 is present in animal-based meals and fermented foods such as cheese and yoghurt. Furthermore, your gut bacteria produce vitamin K2.

Vitamin K has shown promise in preventing blood vessel wall calcification, which is why significant research has been conducted on how vitamin K may assist in preventing atherosclerosis and improving cardiovascular health. Vitamin K is stored in the liver and various tissues throughout the body, including the brain, heart, and bones. Unfortunately, the body cannot store all of the vitamin K it consumes; 50% of it is lost in faeces and 20% of it is eliminated in urine. For this reason, leafy green vegetables are suggested as a component of a balanced diet. Leafy greens provide vitamins A, C, and E, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, as well as carotenoids, antioxidants, and fibre, in addition to other minerals.


What Exactly Is Vitamin D?


Vitamin D, also known as calciferol, is another fat-soluble vitamin found in some foods, added to others, such as milk, and available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D is also unusual in that it is produced by your body when exposed to sunlight; as a result, it is also known as the "sunshine vitamin." Vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the bones, preventing calcium accumulation in the blood. Without enough vitamin D, you may develop brittle bones, and a deficit can contribute to the condition known as osteoporosis. Vitamin D protects youngsters from the illness known as rickets.

Vitamin D is classified into two types: D2 and D3. Vitamin D2 is the most active type in the body. Salmon, trout, tuna, and fish oils are all good sources of vitamin D. Mushrooms and egg yolks are two more sources of vitamin D. Milk, margarine, cheese, ice cream, and plant milk replacements made from soy, almonds, or oats are among the foods fortified with vitamin D. Finally, your body can produce vitamin D on its own, but you must be exposed to sunlight. The amount of sunlight absorbed is affected by the time of day, clouds, smog, and skin melanin concentration. It is also necessary to protect yourself from excessive UV radiation exposure owing to the danger of developing significant skin disorders. Sunscreen can help protect your skin, but it also stops you from absorbing UV rays to make vitamin D. This is why many foods are fortified and vitamin D supplements are recommended.
Actress, Linda Osifo Celebrates 31st Birthday

Linda Osifo, a Nollywood actress, celebrated her 31st birthday on Wednesday, July 27, by posting images on Instagram in which she wore a beautiful gold dress. Linda, who is celebrating her 31st birthday, looked stunning as she flaunted her curves in the custom design by minnafashion_official. We wish her a happy birthday and more grace.

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We live in an e-commerce era, and it is critical for small business owners to begin thinking about establishing an online presence that allows them to sell and showcase their products to a much larger audience. Although this is not an easy task, it may be made much easier with the help of eCommerce sites.

In Nigeria, there are hundreds of e-commerce websites. Here is our ranking of the top three most reliable e-commerce websites in Nigeria. Let's head straight to those sites.

1. Konga

Nigeria's Top Online Shopping Ecommerce Websites

Konga.com is Nigeria's most popular online shopping site.

We pride ourselves on offering everything you could possibly need for life and living at the best prices anywhere else. We have access to original equipment manufacturers and premium vendors' products, which allows us to offer a diverse choice of products at extremely reasonable costs. Electronics, mobile phones, laptops, fashion, cosmetic items, home and kitchen, building and construction supplies, and much more from premium brands are among our most popular categories. Food and beverages, automotive and industrial, books, musical equipment, babies and children's products, sports, and fitness, to name a few. There are also added services such as gift cards, consumer promotion activities across multiple categories, and bulk purchases with hassle-free shipping to make your shopping experience quick and memorable. Enjoy free shipping rates on certain products, as well as low shipping rates, discounted prices, and flexible payment options with bulk purchases. When you shop on our platform, you can use your debit card or KongaPay, a convenient and secure payment method. Online, you can find the best lifestyle services. Don't miss out on the biggest online sales, which take place on specific dates each year. Click here to learn more.
Selena Gomez in sheer Versace Dress for her 30th Birthday

Selena Gomez celebrated her 30th birthday away from social media by throwing a party with friends, including longtime close friend Taylor Swift. But a few days later, Gomez posted on Instagram to give the first in-depth look at her life in her 30s and how she celebrated the start of the new decade.

Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, graces Vogue cover

This magazine cover made me smile. The world should publish more faces and acts like this. Being that I was in Ukraine when the war broke out, I understand the force and struggle of fighting and holding back in this hard time.

"These have been the most horrible months of my life, and of every Ukrainian's life," she told Vogue. I don't think anyone is aware of how we have managed emotionally." We're looking forward to victory. We have no doubt we will prevail. And this is what keeps us going, "Zelenska said. Via People


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