Best Foods to Eat to Stay Hydrated this Summer

Jul 22 2024

As temperatures rise during the summer, maintaining proper hydration is crucial due to increased perspiration, which leads to the loss of water, salts, and minerals from our bodies. Severe dehydration can occur if these losses are not replenished, posing serious health risks. Therefore, it is essential to drink enough water and consume foods high in water content.

Given that 50-70% of our body mass is composed of water, all body systems—cells, blood, muscles, tissues, and the brain—depend on adequate hydration to function optimally. To stay hydrated, include water-rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, squash, strawberries, and citrus fruits in your diet. These foods not only refresh but also help replenish the body’s water and mineral levels.

By incorporating these hydrating foods into your meals, you can beat the heat and ensure your body remains well-hydrated and healthy throughout the scorching summer months.

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Chayenne Riolo Nominated For Role Within Largest European Student Organisation

Jul 22 2024

22-year old Chayenne Riolo has been nominated by SDM for the esteemed position of Vice President of the European Democratic Students Bureau.

The European Democratic Students Bureau is the youth wing of Europe’s largest political party, the center-right EPP. It is the largest pan European student organisation and represents over 600,000 students across 30 European states.

A Maltese person already holds the highest role possible, with Beppe Galea being the current Chairman/President of the EDS.

Chayenne will be hoping for similar success as her fellow SDM counterpart Beppe Galea.

In a post, Riolo, stated that it was truly an honour to be nominated for this role and that she is thankful to all who helped her and to SDM, a student organisation she has been a part of since she has been 15.

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Olympic Athletes Debunk Paris “Anti-Sex” Bed Myth

Jul 22 2024

In the build-up to the highly anticipated Summer Olympic Games, athletes arriving at the Olympic village will be sleeping on beds made of cardboard, often called “anti-sex beds”.

While this might not sound particularly sturdy, arrivals at the village have been testing the beds and sharing their experiences on social media.

British diver Tom Daley shared a video tour of his room in the village also addressing the bed situation, demonstrating the durability of the beds despite having cardboard bases. Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan also posted a video of himself bouncing on the bed to debunk the myths circulating online that the beds were designed to discourage athletes from having sex.

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have confirmed that the cardboard beds are part of their sustainability efforts.

According to Airweave, the manufacturer of these beds, they are capable of supporting several people.

Last weekend, 19-year-old Japanese gymnast and team captain Shoko Miyata was sent home for violating the terms of her own team’s smoking and alcohol ban.

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Hamrun Spot Compared To ‘Slum’ As Residents Express Concern

Jul 22 2024

A concerned Hamrun resident has taken to social media to voice their frustration with local authorities over the deteriorating condition of a promised green area.

The individual, disheartened by the current state of what was supposed to be a safe and appealing open space, shared a series of alarming photos showing the area in disarray. “You promised us an open space and we ended up with a ghetto outside our homes. The garden which is supposed to be enjoyed by Hamrun residents is now a ‘slum’ for foreigners,” the resident lamented.

The photos depict people washing and hanging their clothes, urinating on plants, and sleeping in the garden, painting a stark contrast to the initial promise of the community space. The poster, Manuel Chircop highlighted the apparent indifference and lack of action from authorities.

“We deserve better… much better,” the resident concluded, expressing a belief shared by many in the community who feel let down by unfulfilled promises and the current state of their neighbourhood.

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