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
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
Ancient man’s lifestyle of walking long distances daily in search of food and shelter, typified by opportunistic eating and either fasting or feasting, also meant that they had to go for long periods of time without food when none was readily available.
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
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
Normally associated with the uncontrollable tremor of a hand or other unintended movements, Parkinson’s disease is much more complicated than the tremor that meets the eye. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects more men than women, and its symptoms start
That brief surge of energy that swells in us after eating a large sugary treat, commonly known as a sugar rush, is due to a temporary rise in blood sugar. Blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar first rises and then
While menopause is a natural process that very woman goes through, the physical and emotional symptoms can affect some women worse than others. Severe symptoms can be challenging to manage, as it is a chronic condition, rather than an acute illness, and
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
The hormone melatonin has traditionally been regarded as the hormone of darkness, because of the nightly surge in production that is associated with the sleep cycle. It is also associated with seasonal cycles. Research over the past two decades found high levels
