Myths are falsehoods that are based on some element of the truth, or on misinterpretations of the truth. Some myths are widely believed and have over time become “common knowledge”. The human brain is an extremely complicated organ and it is only
The brain is one of the largest and certainly the most complex organ in the human body. It consists of brain cells and more than 100 billion nerve cells (neurons), estimated to be equal to the number of stars in the Milky
“The human race has only one really effective weapon and that is laughter.” Mark Twain. A sense of humour: Saying someone has a sense of humour may mean different things to different people. For example, the perceptions of what constitutes a desirable
Full of delicious flavour and packed with nutrients, avocados are truly one of nature’s super fruits. In addition, it is a fast food that is cholesterol free and can be enjoyed on its own or to enhance the taste and texture of
Very promising results from studies into longevity has found that by periodically tricking the body into thinking that it is fasting, significant health and anti-aging benefits are released. Scientists found evidence that a healthy daily “longevity” diet, combined with a periodic low
Drawing concentric blue circles on a map to indicate the cluster of villages in Sardinia, Italy, with the highest concentration of centenarians in the world, and later adding blue circles for other longevity hotspots in the world, have resulted in researching demographers
The manufacturing and use of low emitting diode (LED) lighting has undergone rapid technological development in recent years, taking the world by storm. The LED light sources are small and bright, but also very energy efficient, using up to 95% less energy
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that describes joint pain or joint disease in one or more joints in the body where bones come together, such as the knees, hips, elbows, wrists, fingers and toes. In medical terms, arthritis refers to
The Mediterranean diet is not a diet in the traditional sense of the word (short term weight loss), but is based on a lifelong eating pattern that was historically followed in countries around the Mediterranean Sea, such as Spain, Greece, and Southern
There are quite different perceptions of the meaning of the word “diet.” To most people it means going on a specific eating regime for a specific purpose, such as weight loss, or to better manage diabetes. To others diet has a general
