Puffy eye, on waking up in the morning is a very widely reported condition. The problem is not very serious in many cases, especially if the problem goes away during the day. The fundamental mechanism that is causing your eyes to puff up, is known as an edema in medical circles. To be very exact,… Continue reading
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You and your healthy looking hair
What you eat can work magic — or wreak havoc — on your hair. To learn which foods will help keep your locks shiny, full, and healthy, read on. The food you eat can’t turn straight hair curly, or dark hair blond. Your stylist has to help you with that. But the right diet can… Continue reading
How to dealing with difficult people
I like to imagine that I’m a kind, patient person. That I embody calm when confronted with prickly personalities. That their aggravations roll off me like water off a duck’s back. But this delusion is quickly dispelled every time I have a run-in with a difficult person. Take last week: My friend (let’s call her… Continue reading
Napping Guide for Toddlers
Many a parent has made excuses for a cranky child because the little one missed a precious nap. Or perhaps the parent has dropped everything, barely obeying the speed limit, so the tired tot makes it home in time for some afternoon ZZZs. There is no doubt about it: Napping is an important part of… Continue reading
Can I take care for a frog at home?
Important! Frogs can make lovely pets, but frogs in the wild are facing population declines and extinction largely as a result of human activities. Unfortunately, the pet trade is likely contributing to the amphibian extinction crisis and the spread of an devastating infection by Chytrid fungus. For this reason, you should only buy frogs that… Continue reading
15 tips for lowing cholesterol
Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol (called hypercholesterolemia)? Then you know you need to change your diet and lifestyle to lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribed a cholesterol drug to bring levels down, you’ll still need to change your diet and become more active for cardiovascular… Continue reading
Immune molecules targeted by swine and avian influenza
Antibodies are immune molecules that have a key role in protecting against infection with influenza virus. The target of the protective antibodies is the influenza protein HA, which varies so dramatically among influenza viruses that it is used to classify them into subtypes (H1-H16). It is thought that the antibodies generated by an individual’s immune… Continue reading
After steam cleaning is neccessery disinfection
Cleanliness in the health care sector has never been more critical. Studies comparing cleaning methods within hospitals are ongoing however a recent Literature Review entitled ‘Control of the Environment’ has concluded that steam cleaning is very effective, particularly for periodic deep cleaning of hospital environments. It also references advantages in that soft furnishings can be… Continue reading