The structure of the human body is a design marvel, and is tremendously complex in nature as well. In order to support the various activities required for normal life, it is important to have a proper underlying physical framework in place that can support the weight of the body and the different types of movement [...]
The cauliflower is a popular vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae (also referred to as Cruciferae) family of vegetables. It is an edible flower, and one of several white varieties of fruits and vegetables. Cauliflowers are grown across the world, with there being quite a few sub-types that bear regional differences in terms of colour, [...]
One of the relatively well-known diseases that is spread through contaminated food or water is cholera, a disease that is still quite commonly encountered in certain parts of the world. It is caused by a bacterium known as vibrio cholerae, and primarily affects the small intestine. Once these bacteria enter the system, they have to [...]
The muskmelon (also known as cantaloupe in some regions, such as the USA) is yet another member in the list of fruits that are rich in health benefits while being pleasant to the palette. It is a fruit that is much relished in several parts of the world, being possessed of a pleasant odour and [...]
The lungs, as detailed in an earlier article, discharge the extremely important function of taking in oxygen from the bronchial tract and enriching the blood with it so that it is able to diffuse to the various cells present in far-flung parts of the system that would otherwise die off. They also remove carbon dioxide [...]
It has been stated innumerable times that in order to be successful one must be an early riser. Benjamin Franklin was reportedly a supporter of this belief, and he is in fact credited with coining the phrase “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise”. While it might not [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that usually affects those aged 60 or over. It has a major negative impact on brain function, and is an irreversible condition. Alzheimer’s is also degenerative in nature, which means it gets progressively worse with time. There are two types of Alzheimer’s disease, classified based on the age [...]
Naturopathy is one of the several varieties of alternative healing systems. It emerged in the latter part of the 1800s in Europe, but currently has grown to include committed adherents all over the world. As the name implies, naturopathy strongly believes in using natural methods to help the body fight illness and stay healthy. One [...]
The sense of hearing is a critical faculty for human beings, and one that is taken for granted and used countless times every day by those who are endowed with this capacity. It is an essential sense to have for any audible communication to take place. The mechanism of hearing is highly complex and involves [...]
Clothes are one of the most basic necessities of life, being indispensable to human existence. In early times clothes were not primarily a means of maintaining modesty, but were essential to life itself, since early man was directly exposed to the ravages of weather and other natural phenomena, and required a buffer against the raw [...]