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
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
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.
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
When we eat, food gets broken down (digested) in the gut. Digested food is absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream, supplying energy and nutrients to the body. The body is made from organs and trillions of tiny, microscopic cells, which work together to keep us alive. Our health relies
Ancient man had quite a different lifestyle from us, being hunters for meat and gatherers of edible plant material. They were very fit, having to walk long distances in search of food. Out of necessity they were also fleet of feet, in those days you never knew when you’d
Cancers are the second leading cause of death worldwide, after cardiovascular diseases. Cancers are a collection of diseases in which abnormal cells can divide uncontrollably and spread to nearby tissue. Cancers can arise in many parts of the body, which leads to a range of cancer types and can in
The human body contains trillions of cells, each one of them acting like a mini factory where various chemical processes take place. Over time the cell’s components can wear out and production of related waste products can accumulate, leading to the build-up of unwanted molecules, which can damage some of
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 component, which makes up about 55% of the
Inflammation is an intricate chemical process in the body and is the natural reaction that occurs when the immune system detects any injury or infection that the body needs protection from. How inflammation works: When the immune system detects any irritation, injury, or infection, the process of acute inflammation starts
