METABOLISM: The fire of life

Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function. Even when...

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Why we age?

Most people accept that getting old is an inevitable part of life. We are born; we grow to become fertile adults, and then our bodies age until they expire at an average age of 80 for men and 84 for...

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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays essential roles in red blood cell formation, cell/energy metabolism, nervous system function and the production of DNA. Vitamin B12 is an elaborate molecular jigsaw involving around 30 individual components. It is...

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AUTISM

The first appearance of autism in historical literature was in 1911 by Eugen Bleuler, a psychiatrist from Switzerland, who used the term to describe a unique cluster of symptoms that were traditionally thought to simply be symptoms of schizophrenia (Bleuler...

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Astragalus: strength and longevity

Astragalus (latin name Astragalus membraneceus) also commonly known as Milk Vetch, is a plant native to Mongolia and northeast China and Tibet with remarkable properties and has been used by the Chinese as a tonic/adaptogen for more than 2000 years....

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Cannabis: the good and the bad

Here is a summary of the positive effects of cannabis and the adverse effects that it can exert on humans: The bad: Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory and learning, say researchers. Their study has implications...

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Messi and the Yerba Mate tea

Yerba mate is a traditional South American drink that's gaining worldwide popularity. Even the Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi was often seen enjoying a mug of Mate now and then and some people even go to distance to suggest that...

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What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that your body produces naturally. Your cells use CoQ10 for growth and maintenance. It is a fat-soluble substance which resembles a vitamin. It is present in every cell in our body (hence the other...

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