They say if an idea or a theory is repeated long enough, people will start to believe it and accept it as fact. This seems to be especially true of the hypothesis from the 1960’s that depression is caused by a chemical
Blood is essential to life. This constantly circulating fluid provides the body with nutrition, oxygen, and waste removal. It is made up of four components, namely red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Plasma: Plasma is the light, amber colored liquid
As sugar is added to lots of foods and beverages, many people probably eat and drink more sugar than they may realise. Reducing sugar intake is a healthy idea, although it is quite a challenge to reduce the intake of sugar, as
The human brain is regarded as the most sophisticated, complex system in the known universe. It stands to reason that such a precious system, your internal mainframe computer, should be well protected. To this end the brain is encased in the 7mm
Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of our time. Cancer refers to any malignant growth or tumor that can occur in any organ or tissue in the body, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. Cancer is caused by changes
Cryotherapy is also known as cold therapy and refers to the use of low temperature in medical therapy. It is commonly used to relieve sprains, muscle pain, and swelling due to soft tissue damage. It is a well-known remedy to accelerate recovery
Keeping a gratitude journal seems to be one of the latest self-help fads doing the rounds. Is this just another trendy self-improvement activity? Apart from a “feel-good” experience, is there any scientific proof of the value of keeping such a journal, and
The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe, but short on its heels is the intricate biochemical factory that regulates the functioning of the body – a variety of individual chemical processes that work together in prefect harmony.
A specifically formulated diet, called the MIND diet, is aimed at preventing mental decline, while bolstering brain health and reducing the incidence of brain disease. Recent research indicates that the MIND diet may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease significantly when participants
Microscopically small organisms, consisting of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other single cell organisms, live in and on our bodies. Some are found on the skin, in the mouth, the nose, the urogenital system, but the vast majority are found in the gastrointestinal
