Fish are constantly surrounded by water, but are they thirsty? And how would they drink? To answer these questions, it is crucial to understand how water, a solvent, interacts with other substances such as salt, which is a solute, across a cell membrane. Through a process called osmosis, water flows across a membrane from areas […]
Can you believe it’s only halfway through 2023? Today, we’ll be doing a mid-year check-in to see how we’ve done this year and refocus on what we want to do before the end of the year. I also share my personal check-in with you at the end. It seems commonplace to say that this year
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Proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Prior to the 20th century, scientists believed that these were the only essential nutrients food had to offer us. But in the 1910s, things began to change. Research has shown that food actually also provides us with important vitamins and paying attention to them can reduce the risk of getting sick.
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This post has been updated since its initial publication date to include additional expert insights. If you’re trying to lose weight, you might think that the most important thing to keep in mind when it comes to your diet is to eat less and keep your calorie intake low. However, it’s crucial to make sure
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Before there were antacid drugs, there were antacids. For decades, people have relied on products like Alka-Seltzer, Bromo-Seltzer, Anfojel, Di-Gel, Maalox, mylanta, Rolaids AND Tums, to name just a few. Then came H2 antagonists like Tagamet (cimetidine) e Pepcid (famotidine). Later proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole) e Nexio (esomeprazole) have
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When you have to go, you have to go. Poo chat too taboo? Buckle up we are diving deep into the digestive stream of all things. Squeamishness aside, pooping is vital. And no matter how secret the topic, we all do it. Among many important functions, it allows our body to detoxify naturally, maintain hormonal
Recently, there has been an increase in the use of prescription stimulant drugs by students and employees to increase their academic and work productivity. While these drugs have been perceived to improve an individual’s cognitive function, the available evidence is inconclusive. Typically, improvements in cognition were seen only in the clinical population rather than the
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Health By Taylor Penley, Fox News June 18, 2023 | 4:57pm Grim numbers released Tuesday by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate that 15 percent of American children ages five to 17 recently received treatment for mental health conditions in 2021, raising concerns about the depth of the health crisis ever-expanding mentality of
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WASHINGTON Though the retirement of top US servicemen begins in less than a month, Sen. Tommy Tuberville refuses to budge on his block on hundreds of armed services promotions to protest the Pentagon’s reproductive care policy instituted after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Alabama’s first Republican term is causing concern among members of his
Dance and fitness instructor, 39, reveals how she HID her pregnancy for MONTHS – flaunting amazing abs in tiny crop tops with no hint of a bump before leaving clients stunned with big reveal Katia Pryce, 39, regularly led fitness classes while hiding her growing belly He used coveralls, baggy T-shirts, and clothes tied around
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Pride month is well underway and gay-friendly gyms are looking a little busier as guys strive to look like Thor in their jockstraps. But exercise also has plenty of non-aesthetic benefits, like lowering your blood pressure, improving your mental health, and boosting your sexual stamina for the long, hard summer drive. Let’s be real that
The latest health trend on TikTokha has been dubbed Natures own Ozempic. It is the herbal preparation berberine. Influencers have enthusiastically claimed her success in helping them lose weight, with their posts viewed by millions. But what is berberine actually? How is it related to the drug Ozempic? Does it help people lose weight? And
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Lena Wang is an associate professor of management, Louise Byrne is an RMIT Fulbright Fellow and Timothy Bartram is a professor of management, all at RMIT University. ANALYSES: There are days when it’s hard to tackle work, even when you’re not physically ill. Should you take a day off for your mental health? If you
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Noew VO2 max: 58.7 mL/kg/min, Bryan Johnson, the 45-year-old tech entrepreneur who spends an estimated $2 million ($1.6 million) a year on de-aging, recently announced on Chirping. Ranking me in the top 1.5% of 18 year olds. As a gauge of the body’s ability to use oxygen, that’s pretty good, but perhaps more impressive than
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