I’ve always considered eating spicy foods to be a bit masochistic, since it registers as pain, but I’ve been seeing quite a few health benefits for spicy foods in general, as well as for capsaicin. I’m sure this is a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
First off, telomeres are repetitive sequences at the end of chromosomes that protect the chromosomes. There are actually a lot of really interesting correlations between certain things and shortened telomeres. For example, gender was pretty neat. I think it’s pretty […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
With its sequels “Cooler Runnings” and “Slightly Nippy Joggings”. The more I learn about biological systems, the more amazed I am that we can do anything at all. On a molecular level, everything is so ridiculously complex. When I pick […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Movie stars should have excellent vision, then! Or, at least, less damaged vision…
Supposedly, asparagus makes it easier to do calculus. Soda too!
The deal with vitamin A is that it’s fat-soluble, meaning that you can overdo your vitamin A intake, which leads to other problems. This could be anything from drowsiness to blurred or double vision, nausea, or fatigue. Those were logical […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Maybe Chinny was just going the scientific route and seeing if the iron was hot every time he touched it. Realistically, Chinny would need a visit to the doctor if his memory was really that bad. There are a lot […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The rule of nines is used when dealing with burn victims to determine what percentage (roughly) of the body has been burned. It helps them figure out how to treat them and how much fluid they’ll need. To clarify, in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Removing those outer skin layers of dead cells exposes living cells and can increase the risk of skin diseases. Shampooing every day can lead to scalp irritation and dryness, too. Of course, if you’re doing something that causes a lot […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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