Since ancient times people have tried to solve the puzzle of hair turning grey as one gets older. Clay tablets from the ancient Assyrian Empire from 7th century B.C. have included medical texts, written in cuneiform, which describes how to darken prematurely grey hair by applying various mixtures of ingredients
Tobacco smoke has hundreds of harmful chemicals in it and its effects on human health are well documented. Tobacco smoke is synonymous with nicotine, one of the chemicals in tobacco plants, which begs the question: Is it the nicotine component of tobacco smoke that is so extremely harmful? What is
Humans are versatile mammals with adaptive capabilities to withstand a diverse range of conditions in their environment, such as exposure to extreme hot or cold climates. Since ancient times, cultures all around the world have exposed the body to cold temperatures as a form of health intervention. In recent times
Gluten can be a benefit or harmful to the body, depending on the individual. Negative media attention on wheat and gluten has cast some doubt on its place in a heathy diet. Public perception is that a gluten-free diet is more healthful and may improve gastrointestinal symptoms, as some people
World Obesity Day 2025 has come and gone on 4 March and coincides with the publication of the World Obesity Atlas 2025, which indicates the status of global and regional prevalence of overweight and obesity. Global trends in overweight and obesity: According to present trends, overweight and obesity will affect
All living things need water to survive. The human body is no exception, as body fluid makes up about 60% of your body weight. Yor body has many important jobs to do and needs water to do many of them. No one can survive for more than a few days
People who consume at least half a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil daily have a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia-related causes, the seventh highest cause of death world-wide. Findings from a 28-year study amongst more than 92 000 American adults by Harvard Medical School suggest that olive
In health circles, NAC is the internationally recognized abbreviation for N-Acetylcysteine, which is quite a mouthful to say, read, or write. NAC is an important and low-cost supplement that has been used in medicine for years, when treating a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Although well known for
When waking up in the morning, many of us yearn for that first cup of coffee, not only for the caffeine kickstart, but also to tame the worst of the morning breath. Contributing to the foul taste in your mouth, no doubt, were the activities of more than 700
Once eaten and digested, dietary protein is broken down into individual amino acids, which are then absorbed into the blood stream and transported around the body. Amino acids are small molecules that combine to make the various proteins that the cells in the body need. Twenty different naturally occurring amino
