Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages you can drink. Second to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Tea (Camellia sinensis) originated in China and has been consumed for centuries as a medicinal drink. Since green tea is made from un-oxidized leaves, it is one of the least processed types of tea with a high level of antioxidants to keep you healthy. Tea’s natural chemicals – called polyphenols – …
Skin is the largest organ in your body. It covers your entire body. Your skin is the look you present to the world. Every bit of choices you make affect your skin. The foods and drinks you consume, the environment you are in and how you respond to daily stress and problems, affect your skin. Thus, it is very important to take care of your skin. Skin cancer is one of the most common of …
1. The function of the goblet cell is to secrete gel forming mucins, which are the major component of mucus. 2. The goblet cell secretes mucus in two different ways: through basal secretion and stimulated secretion. Basal secretion is the normal level of secretion of mucus, which is accomplished by cytoskeletal movement of secretory granules. Stimulated secretion is secretion that is stimulated by something, like smoke or dust. Other stimuli include bacteria, viruses, and so …
Olive oil strengthens the immune system, helps protect against viruses, and as also effective in fighting against diseases such as: 1. Cancer Olive oil contains oleocanthal, which has been shown to work like ibuprofen. It reduces inflammation and can decrease the risk of breast cancer and its recurrence. About 1.75 ounces (50 grams) of olive oil in your daily diet equals roughly 10 percent of the recommended adult dose of ibuprofen. Olive oil may also …
On June 18, each year, is celebrated the Autistic Pride Day, an Aspies for Freedom initiative. This day is a celebration of the neurodiversity of people on the autism spectrum to express pride in autism and understand it not as a “disease” but as a “difference”. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Generally appears before the …
“I believe that singing is the key to long life, a good figure, a stable temperament, increased intelligence, new friends, super self-confidence, heightened sexual attractiveness, and a better sense of humor.” ~ Brian Eno Singing may help you live longer and better if you have a melodious voice and know how to sing. For those who don’t, here are 20 more attainable methods for a longer life. 1. Get married Many studies have proven that …
According to Mahatma Gandhi, “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Doesn’t it feel great to share your gift of life and help someone to live? Absolutely, it makes you a whole person! Donating your blood not only saves someone’s life, it is also a healthy practice that is worth-keeping. It reduces the risk of heart failures and diseases. When you give blood, you withdraw …
Chronic anxiety can make you miserable and unhealthy. Surprisingly, many people don’t even realize they suffer from chronic anxiety simply because they’ve become habituated to their condition. Could this be you? Anxiety is not fear of a real threat – such as a large barking dog running toward you – but rather an expectation of a future threat, always feeling uneasy that a dog may attack you whenever you go for a walk. Anxiety is …
The International Nurses Day is celebrated since 1965. In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing. 1. According to American Nurses Association, nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in …
The database on ambient (outdoor) air pollution – the largest of its kind – covers 1600 cities and 91 countries, and indicates where air pollution levels and the related health risks are higher. The aim of this database is not to rank cities or countries but to reflect the monitoring efforts undertaken in those countries. World Health Organization (WHO) has brought together this information on ambient air pollution collected by cities worldwide in order to …