Should education be free for all? Making secondary school free in low-income countries sounds like a good way to increase school enrollment, right? Well, some policymakers are afraid that opening the floodgates like that will harm students in the long run. They worry that there will be even fewer resources to go around, reducing learning outcomes. To make free secondary education work, schools will need more resources than ever before. But it’s possible; low-income countries have made free primary school work already, so they have a template to guide them. Read full article here
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
