The increasing popularity of bottled water results from consumers being more aware of the quality of the water they drink. The major difference between tap water and bottled water is determined by how the water is disinfected. Tap water is primarily disinfected with chlorine at water treatment works in South
Inheritance from one’s parents refers to the assets they leave to their offspring after they die. It doesn’t matter whether you inherit a fortune or very little material assets, the one thing you will definitely inherit are the particular genetic characteristics or qualities which your family and ancestors had and
Zinc has been known for its medicinal qualities over the ages, as ancient Greek medical texts mentioned that zinc oxide was used in ointments to heal wounds. Zinc oxide is still today a common over-the-counter skin treatment. Historically, it was reported in 1869 that zinc was essential for the growth
“Life is like an onion. You peel it off one layer at a time. And sometimes you weep.” This piece of wisdom comes from the American poet Carl Sandburg. There is however much more to an onion than having layers and bringing tears to your eyes. Apart from adding abundant
Plastics have become an inseparable part of human life. Offering many benefits, plastics have over time made our lives so much easier. Contributing to some of the greatest advancements in modern technology, plastics are low cost, durable, and rapidly produced in a wide variety of products and have largely replaced
The idea of showing food groups in the form of a pyramid paints a clear picture – eat more of the foods listed at the widest part at the bottom of the pyramid and eat less of the foods listed at the narrow top apex. The food pyramid is a
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the body. It is essential for the creation of every cell in the body, as cholesterol is an essential component of cell membranes, where it provides fluidity to allow transporters, such as those for glucose and hormones, to transverse cell membranes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the devastating effect a virus can have on the world’s population. Other familiar viruses that affect people are the influenza virus, the Ebola virus, and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The human body is no stranger to viruses and there is indeed a viper’s nest
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global cause of death. Controversy has surrounded the role that the consumption of alcohol plays in the risk for cardiovascular disease. Previous studies have indicated that excess alcohol consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but low alcohol intake is regarded as beneficial to cardiovascular
With the advent of high-speed jet travel, the world has become a much smaller place. Just a pity that instead of experiencing excitement when arriving at a new destination, you experience severe tiredness, and you battle to stay awake to drink in the sights. The dreaded fatigue after a long
