Tag Archives: human body
Lungs: The Breath Of Life
The human body is an amazing machine. Our lungs provide us with oxygen which we use as fuel. That fuel enters the bloodstream and is distributed to the organs and tissues within our bodies. Oxygen facilitates the process of respiration. This process gives our cells energy and produces carbon dioxide as waste. When we exhale, we release this waste. Our … [ Read more ]
Lack Of Sleep Causing Obesity Epidemic?
Challenging the long-held notion that the main function of sleep is to give rest to the brain, researchers have found that not getting enough sleep has a significant impact on fat cells, reducing by 30 percent their ability to respond to insulin, a hormone that regulates energy. The new findings connect sleep loss directly to the disruption of energy regulation … [ Read more ]
Felix Baumgartner Successfully Lands After Highest Freefall from Edge of Space
Austria’s Felix Baumgartner earned his place in the history books on Sunday (Oct. 14, 2012) after overcoming concerns with the power for his visor heater that impaired his vision and nearly jeopardized the mission. Baumgartner reached an estimated speed of 1,342.8 km/h (Mach 1.24) jumping from the stratosphere, which when certified will make him the first man to break the … [ Read more ]
STD Superbug Threat Growing
Gonorrhea is the newest superbug. It’s a bit of an oversimplification, but bacteria and other infectious agents earn superbug status once they’ve developed resistance to a number of medications originally designed to wipe them out (like antibiotics). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(commonly called MRSA) falls into that category. And perhaps the newest member of the superbug family? Gonorrhea. Yes, gonorrhea has earned … [ Read more ]
Sleeping Brain Behaves as If It’s Remembering Something
UCLA researchers have for the first time measured the activity of a brain region known to be involved in learning, memory and Alzheimer’s disease during sleep. They discovered that this part of the brain behaves as if it’s remembering something, even under anesthesia, a finding that counters conventional theories about memory consolidation during sleep. The research team simultaneously measured the … [ Read more ]
Number Of Cases Of Fungal Menigitis Cases Rises To 91 Infected, 7 Dead
Around 91 people in nine States are reportedly infected as part of the recent meningitis outbreak, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to reports, the infections occurred due to the steroid injections (methylprednisolone acetate) made by The New England Compounding Center (NECC). On Saturday, NECC voluntarily recalled all its products. Meningitis infection causes headache, fever, nausea, and stiffness … [ Read more ]
Water Exercise Boosts Endurance in COPD
Water workouts may trump land-based exercise for people with chronic lung disease and other health problems, according to a small study. Australian researchers found that exercising in a pool boosted physical endurance and energy levels in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and physical complaints such as obesity or back pain. Water therapy exercises are already used to … [ Read more ]
Scientists Find Out Why Men Love Breasts
In their book, The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex, and the Science of Attraction, two male researchers seek to examine why men love women’s breasts. They report that part of it is due to a hormone that is released during breastfeeding. This hormone helps form the intense bond between mother and child. They also cite men’s fascination with breast-related imagery, … [ Read more ]
Morning People Tend To Be Happier, Healthier
Many people see themselves as either a ‘night owl’ or ‘morning person.’ New research shows that those people, who consider themselves to be early risers, tend to be happier and better prepared for success. If you need extra motivation to get out of bed in the morning, here are some compelling reasons that just might wake you up. Researchers from … [ Read more ]
Five Everyday Places To Catch Nasty Germs
The seasons are changing and as fall approaches, the cold and flu season also ramps up. Typically, the peak of the flu season is in November and the Centers for Disease Control urge everyone that can to get the influenza vaccination. But, another good way to protect yourself from illness is to prevent your contact with germs. We all have … [ Read more ]
