Seaweed vs Algae These are two interesting groups of organisms, or “plants” inhabiting aquatic ecosystems. Seaweeds include into a portion of algae, and that describes the relationship between these two. However, there are both similarities and differences between seaweeds and algae despite their inconsistency in classification, especially seaweeds. This article intends to discuss the characteristics […]
What is a stomach ulcer? Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines. Stomach ulcers occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from […]
The body is flexible. It is supposed to be flexible, you must be able to bend and reach that something you dropped on the floor. You must be able to zip the back of your favorite dress on your own. You must be able to reach that book you need to read at the top […]
What Is Insomnia? Insomnia (in-SOM-ne-ah) is a common sleep disorder. People who have insomnia have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. As a result, they may get too little sleep or have poor-quality sleep. They may not feel refreshed when they wake up. Overview Insomnia can be acute (short-term) or chronic (ongoing). Acute insomnia […]
Chances are, you’ve read about cholesterol wreaking havoc with your body, especially where your heart is concerned. There’s a reason it gets such bad press; over half of all adults in England have raised cholesterol, increasing the risk of cardiac diseases and strokes. But the story isn’t always as simple as that. When it comes […]
What is testosterone? Testosterone is considered to be the “male hormone” that’s produced in men by the testes. Although women’s ovaries produce some testosterone. The hormone is produced in much higher concentrations in men and it is responsible for many of the secondary sex characteristics seen in men such as a deeper voice and hair […]
Are you sluggish and low on energy? Do you feel like you work and work toward your weight loss goal and never seem to make any dramatic improvement? You could be suffering from a slow metabolism. Even though you may have a slow metabolism, it does not have to destroy your weight loss efforts. You […]
Stop treating it like the dirty F-word. Here’s why you need fat to lose weight, improve your mood, and boost your immune system. The Skinny on Fat You’ve shied away from eating it and worked on the treadmill to burn it off. But fat, it turns out, can be your friend. “Your body needs it in order to function,”.”Fats […]
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