The human body is full of tiny microorganisms—hundreds to thousands of species of bacteria collectively called the microbiome,
which are believed to contribute to a healthy existence. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract—and the colon in particular—is home to the largest concentration and highest...
A pile of dirty dishes looms in the kitchen. It's your spouse's night to wash, but you know he or she has had a long day so you grab a sponge and step up to the plate. It's just one of the minor daily sacrifices you make in the name of love. But what if you had a long, stressful day, too? A new...
A randomized controlled trial by Kaisu H. Pitkala, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Helsinki, Finland, and colleagues suggests an intensive and long-term exercise program has beneficial effects on the physical functioning of patients with Alzheimer Disease without increasing costs of health and...
I just recently bought the Wheybolic extreme 60 at GNC for about $40 dollars and I know it's known to be more of a lean muscle mass drink. But I have seen a lot of mixed reviews about it and want to know if anyone based off of experience knows if it actually helps you lose weight or just at...
I want to exercise by doing taking up martial arts but I can't decide which style. I really like the sound of Kung Fu, but Karate dojos are more abundant in my area. I am more interested in cardio-vascular exercise and harmonising my body and mind at the same time. Writing this I think I'm...
I want to exercise by doing taking up martial arts but I can't decide which style. I really like the sound of Kung Fu, but Karate dojos are more abundant in my area. I am more interested in cardio-vascular exercise and harmonising my body and mind at the same time. Writing this I think I'm...
Prior research studies have suggested certain cholesterol lowering statin drugs may not have beneficial effects on patients with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). In fact in a study where patients were treated with simvastatin for 18 months, compared with those who were administered placebo, patients...
I have a final paper to do and it's about one aspect of our profession. I 'm doing psychology and I chose to write about disorders but my professor said I should narrow it down to one. Should I write about mood disorders or personality disorders?
It also has to be a minimum of 10 pages with the...
I have a sandwich with condiments, lettuce, tomato and turkey (white bread) average sized bread slices...what should I add to the side? I reallly dont want to add.these snacks (weight gain's a bitch but shitty metabolism is worse). Okay, here are my optiobs:
-apple
-banana
-nutri grain rasberry...
Hey, guys.
I've always been interested in acting and have done a few plays and musicals before. My friends and family say I have a great voice and that I'm a great actor. I know that acting in Hollywood is a teenager's pipe dream; however, it would still be awesome.
Now, my best friend from...
Among men who were current or former heavy smokers, undergoing lung cancer screening with computed tomography (CT) scanning identified a substantial proportion who had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggesting that this method may be helpful as an additional tool in detecting...
Patients who have high-risk non-melanoma skin carcinomas of the head and neck may benefit from concomitant radiotherapy and chemotherapy, according to a UNC-led study. Their study is the first to report on multiple patients with these skin carcinomas treated simultaneously with radio-and...
A major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other health- and life-threatening conditions, obesity is epidemic in the United States and other developed nations where it's fueled in large part by excessive consumption of a fat-rich "Western diet." But not all fats are...
I'd love to buy myself a graphics tablet because I've always wanted to try my hand in digital art. But I'm stuck between two. One is less expensive, but the other comes with more features. The two I'm looking at are the Bamboo Pen from Wacom ($69) and the Bamboo Fun ($199) Should I just buy the...
I have to do a report on reptiles due friday. I already did some stuff but I need to know a couple more things:
1. Beneficial uses of reptiles (I already know they eat bugs and snake venom is used for medicines)
2. Harmful uses of reptiles
3. Unique reptiles and why they are unique (like the...
The beneficial effects of six months of testosterone treatment on muscle mass, strength and quality of life in frail elderly men are not maintained at six months post-treatment, according to a study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &...
I have a cute little Betta 'Gus'. He seems like a more non-aggressive male as I've only seen him "puff" once in the 3 months since I've bought him. Recently, I've been thinking of upgrading to a larger tank and getting some companion fish.
My question is: Are companion fish (suitable ones! I...
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who received medication and individual sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) showed greater improvement in symptoms through 12 months compared to patients who did not receive CBT, according to a study in the August 25 issue of...