We all get the shivers sometimes. Usually shivering occurs as a response to the cold as the body contracts and relaxes the muscles in order to generate some heat. Once you warm up the shivering will stop. However there are other reasons why you may […]
Category: Health
How Are Immune Cells Able to Detect Foreign Pathogens?
Our immune system is a complex network of white blood cells, proteins and natural chemicals that help the body defend itself from bacteria, fungi and foreign pathogens that cause infection and disease. Pathogens can come from everywhere and enter your body via many ways. Germs […]
What is the Strongest Bone in Your Body?
Your thighbone, more accurately known as your Femur, is the strongest bone in your body. For this reason it is the bone that is most often used for archaeological research, studies of anatomy and in forensic science. Scientists can tell a lot from studying the […]
Natural Reasons Why Your Urine Smells
All urine has a natural odour whether it is human urine or animal urine. In most cases our urine does not smell too strongly of anything because the odour is mild. However stronger smelling urine can be an indicator of an underlying health issue, or […]
How to Grow Hair Faster
We have around 10,000 hair follicles on our scalp as our life time’s supply and according to the American Academy of Dermatology we lose around 50 – 100 hairs a day. The hair is nourished by an oil gland under the skin which gives the […]
Why Do Kids Eat Boogers?
It might be gross and disgusting, but kids do pick their noses and eat boogers. See any group picture of a bunch of kids and it’s a sure-fire bet that one of them will be picking their nose. Likewise with those adorable bridesmaids, all dressed […]
Fun Summer Activities for Single Parents and Their Kids
Fun summer activities for single parents and their kids do not have to be lavish or expensive. The important thing is that everyone has fun and spends time together making precious memories that will last forever. After all if you have a fun attitude, your […]
How to Get Electrolytes While Fasting
Going on a fast or switching to the Keto diet can have many health benefits eventually but can cause a range of unpleasant side effects too including flu like symptoms, lack of energy and fatigue and general low feelings. Although it is inevitable that you […]
How to Stop Stomach Noises
Stomach noises can be very embarrassing especially if you are in a quiet situation and surrounded by people. We all experience this occasionally of course but it does not make it any easier to deal with. Our advice is not to draw attention to it […]
Skills you wished you learned when you were younger
Do you remember the experience when climbing on a stage and performing for your talent show in school? No? Well, that could be because you didn’t acquire any skills when you were younger. For others they could remember this experience awhile they were at least […]