It’s not about doing something that’s too little, too late — prevention is much better than cure! — It’s common for us as humans to live life as if nothing were wrong — which somehow justifies us leading less than satisfactory lifestyles. Even when those aspects of our lifestyles that we do neglect will inevitably result in our health going awry as we age. In an episode of…

We need our blood to clot at the right time, and to not clot at the right time. Such a delicate balance is required! — Our blood is a very unique fluid. It doesn’t just contain water. It contains a whole load of other dissolved substances such as proteins, electrolytes, and vitamins, as well as other insoluble components such as the red blood cells. As such, our blood can do a lot of things that…

Sometimes the loudest voice isn’t necessarily the most correct. — The purpose of advertisements that are being used these days stem from their ability to inform, persuade and remind. Advertisements have been used to showcase different products, all with the idea of selling those products to earn profits. Of course, we do hope that advertisements can help to inform us…

The quest for knowledge wants to be as unbiased and altruistic as possible. But not so for its sources of funding… — The definition of science on Study.com is as follows: Science is the study of the physical and natural world through observations and experiments. Science is all around us. Right now, the fact that you exist and are in the process of reading this lesson is science. The process of creating…

The story behind chronic inflammation leading into anemia is an interesting development indeed. — Anemia is a condition where a person lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells to transport adequate oxygen to their body’s tissues. According to the Mayo Clinic, having anemia can make you feel tired and weak. There are many forms of anemia, each with its own cause. …

But we also have to watch out for how we respond to all these stimuli! — Like it or not, we humans are programmed for synergistic relationships. Scientific studies show that cuddling releases the hormone oxytocin: When you cuddle with someone you care about, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin that calms you and makes you more likely to deal better with stress. For example…

Here’s how it all develops. — There are so many different types of proteins in the body. In fact, it is estimated that the human body contains 80,000–400,000 different types of proteins, and these proteins are present for different purposes in the body. Now, the cells in our body can manufacture these proteins via the activity…

We may sometimes be guilty of putting the wrong priorities first. — I will admit that I have some form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It’s not a severe thing indeed, but the problem with me is that I hate to owe anyone anything. Give me a week to do an assignment, and I will blitz through it in a day or two…

Does it have to be prescribed like how it is to current diabetics? — Insulin is another of those words that diabetics love to hate. It is a hormone that functions as a cell signal. …