Fear is a very ancient and universal emotion in man. It can be defined as the sensation that you are in danger, that something bad is about to happen. Fear is almost always accompanied by a host of physical symptoms which are quite disturbing. When it is not justified by the presence of real danger […]
Child Obesity and Preventive Measures
It is extremely difficult to remove obesity from the body once it gets established. And therefore, it is advisable to take proper care of all those children who are becoming obese from their very childhood. Mothers of such children should keep complete information regarding balanced diet and should take care to ensure that their children […]
Weight Gain During and After Pregnancy
About 50% of women say that their weight has increased during and after pregnancy. So a very common question arises – Is there any relationship between pregnancy and obesity? This article will discuss this question in detail because abnormal weight gain creates problems for both the mother and the fetus. Extensive studies indicate that a […]
Iceland as a model for Renewable energy
Iceland is a country in northern Europe, making up the island of Iceland and its distant islets in the North Atlantic Ocean between the rest of Europe and Greenland. Iceland has a population of about 316,000 according to an April 1, 2008 estimate and a total area of 103,000 km² (nationsencyclopedia.com). Its capital in addition […]
Energizing Facts about Carbohydrates
Our bodies run on the fuels we know as carbohydrates. Whether we eat whole-grain bread or candy, our bodies turn the carbohydrates in those foods into blood sugar, or glucose. That doesn’t mean, however, that both foods are equally good sources of energy. Nutritionists say that the bread is the better value, supplying fuel to […]
Human Eye: Part 2
Antomy 101. Macular Degeneration. Research has proven that fatty blobs in the bloodstream being deposited on the macula initially cause both types of macular degeneration. Lipids are naturally occurring compounds that are soluble in various solvents but insoluble in water. Fat is one of the lipid compounds. A certain amount and certain types of fats […]
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