The first antibiotic, Penicillin, was discovered in 1928 by a Scottish biologist named Sir Alexander Fleming while he was experimenting on influenza virus. He found that a common fungus, Penicillium notatum, can control the growth or kill certain kinds of bacteria. He named this newly discovered substance Penicillin, which successfully treated some deadly bacterial infections…
It happens: your girlfriend dumps you, and you try to win her back. But instead of talking to you she pulls away, intentionally avoids you, and displays nothing but resentment toward your attempts to make her feel better. So what should you do? How do you get your ex girlfriend back when she’s angry? Well,…
Introduction Physical activity is an essential part of being healthy. In children, activity helps build strong bones and muscles, decreases the likelihood of developing obesity, and promotes positive mental health. Children are recommended to have 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. In the United States, more than 30 million children and teens participate…
Climate of Tibet: 1. How’s the climate in Tibet? Is it hot in summer? Is it very cold in winter? Tibet is in a high plateau, and it belongs to typical downy special climate. Climates are quite different in different areas of Tibet. The eastern Tibet which is at a lower elevation is warmer than…
In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus – exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition – after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest – it is during the rest or recovery…
Stress heart disease Stress is a term that is not new to the modern man. Everyone is suffering from some sort of stress. Children suffer from the stress of performance and the adults find it stressful to manage their finances. Stress creates a lot of complications and it will lead to the dysfunction of the…
Bath is one of my favourite English City’s full of history and Ghosts. It is one of the most attractive city’s in layout and history and is famous for it’s Spa and Baths. The archaeological evidence shows that the site of the Roman Baths main spring was treated as a shrine by the Celts, and…
A wide variety of disorders related to anxiety, tension, worry and fear are generally classified as anxiety disorders. The specific types include panic disorders and phobias or irrational fears. The intensity of the symptoms experienced by people suffering may vary from one individual to another. Stress, traumatic events, and fear are some of the most…
Of the different kinds of ovarian cysts, the most grotesque and bizarre are dermoid cysts. They are a benign form of teratoma. Teratoma is Greek and means “monster tumor”. It’s due to this freakish aspect that many misconceptions over the condition have come about. A medical decision about your health should never be based on…
Social support helps to prevent many illnesses, and according to the journal Diabetic Medicine, published in January 2016, Type 2 diabetes is one of them. Scientists at the German Research Center for Environmental Health and several other research facilities in Germany, compared participants with good and poor social support over a period of 25 years.…
Diets are defined in the traditional sense of following a specific eating plan for weight loss / obesity. Sure, following any of the hundreds of plans that have been promoted in the last few decades may result in some weight loss, but the benefits typically do not last. Sadly, there is no magic bullet. No,…
Disc golf can be a winning sport, combining all of the fun of disc toss with the scoring and strategy of golf. Load up the disc bag and keep these tips in mind on the next trip out to the course. Stretch it Out Disc golf is a real sport, even if it does not…
Now that the autumn season has descended upon us we find that we are more inclined to take a brisk walk and enjoy a bit of nature. The various state forests and parks are excellent places to visit this time of year. The children have an opportunity to observe nature's annual metamorphosis as the trees…
Have you recently noticed blue veins around your mouth area? What could possibly provoke the veins from appearing on your skin? Why are they visible now? It is common knowledge that our body is made up of hundreds or thousands of veins. These are used to transport blood. They are properly concealed by our skin.…
That cayenne pepper you use for your meals may function as something more than a spice to make your cooking more delicious. Unbeknownst to many, peppers contain a compound known as the capsaicin, which carry numerous health benefits. Here are seven reasons why you should start using more peppers in your meals: 1. It helps…
