Stem cells are the cells in the body that can change into another type of cell if there is a low count or a need of it. According to stemcells.nih.gov, stem cells are used to repair damage caused to the body for example, if the red blood cell count was dropping, then some of the [...]
Most people have probably heard of the Sketchers or Reebok Shape Ups shoes. The promise and advertisement for the shoes is to help a person lose weight. People can’t help but think, “Do these shape ups really work is this just a fraud?” According to hubpages.com, the Shape Ups can tighten calves, legs and butt. [...]
Over 22 million school days are missed due to sickness among the students.
Energy drinks are something many people are familiar with, especially among teenagers and adults. Not only do they come in different flavors, but they’re supposed to provide the drinker with a boost of energy through the use of various stimulants and vitamins. However, alcoholic energy drinks have made their way onto the radar, and not [...]
Fact: apples contain amygdalin, which is sugar and cyanide as a compound that when consumed changes into hydrogen cyanide, the same chemical compound that was used in the Nazi gas chambers. Cyanide works by keeping blood from carrying oxygen through out the body, when a human body is denied oxygen, the medical term is hypoxia, [...]
Each year in the United States, roughly 750,000 girls become pregnant, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of that number, there were 435,436 live births to mothers ages 15-19. But beyond that staggering number, there are many more critical issues that emerge when considering the impact teen pregnancy. In the United States, young women [...]
There are about 6,912 languages around the world being taught, read, spoken and written. With so many languages circling around the globe it is inevitable that there would be miscommunication. However, one language is often overlooked and although it is not a spoken language it can be communicated to other people unconsciously – the art of body language. Body language can be as simple as moving your hand toward your mouth [...]
The year 2009 has come with some very big surprises; the first black president, an amazingly high number of reality shows, and half naked girls selling coffee. Although many people could argue that the things previously listed are great, most can agree the increase in teen alcohol abuse is not one of them. Finding a [...]
The famous boy-wizard Harry Potter has his iconic lightning-bolt scar, inflicted by a Dark Wizard when he was a baby. However, it doesn’t take a spell to cause scars to form on your body. Scars are created when your skin gets torn, be it by a knife or a stray piece of sharp wood. However, [...]
As the food radar continues to expand, people have broken away from the typical diet and created new ones. From the simple healthier diet to one that would help people lose weight. Among these are the South Beach diet, the Atkins diet, as well as veganism and – a most unique one – the “raw [...]
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