Towards the end of 2019 the appearance of the very contagious novel virus SARS-CoV-2, spreading around the world like wildfire, has resulted in a medical condition called COVID-19, which was found to affect individuals differently. In most infected individuals, the disease did not cause serious illness, but in a minority
Besides the unique human brain, the liver is the next most complex organ in the human body. The liver is a workhorse and is involved in a magnitude of functions, such as the processing of nutrients from all we ingest; converting them into fuel, storing energy, while making essential proteins,
“This year we will open up and regulate the commercial use of hemp products, providing opportunities for small-scale farmers; and formulate policy on the use of cannabis products for medicinal purposes, to build this industry in line with global trends. The regulatory steps will soon be announced by the relevant
Throughout the ages, mothers have been singing lullabies in the dark of night to put their babies and toddlers to sleep. In a similar vein, our bodies sing a nightly lullaby to put us to sleep – with a song called melatonin. Although this song has no lyrics, it does
“Walking is man’s best medicine” This is one of the famous sayings attributed to Hippocrates, the Ancient Greek physician, born around 460 BC and widely regarded as the father of Medicine. It still holds true in the modern day and age, as countless studies have shown the health benefits of
“The most sophisticated, complex system in the universe – the human brain!” There is currently no medicine (drug) available to prevent, slow down, or cure the cognitive decline that is associated with dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease the most common form. A family member once observed, while interacting with her
To many a layperson the word “dementia” may conjure up the image of a person who is seen as stark raving mad and locked up in a mental institution. Dementia, however, is not to be confused with mental illness, as it refers to the more serious conditions associated with cognitive
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 with the advent of new imaging technology that
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 Way! Neurons in the brain are linked and
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 Way! Neurons in the brain are linked and
