Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections affecting the human organism. Specifically, a UTI refers to an infection of the urinary tract caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
Serotonin, also known as “the happy chemical”, plays a significant role in overall human health, especially in regulating mood. It is a hormone and a neurotransmitter synthesized from the essential amino acid called tryptophan. Serotonin is mainly produced in the gut and the central nervous system, stored in blood platelets, and involved in the functioning […]
While summer has finally arrived, the first heatwave has just made its appearance. Scientists are highlighting the potential dangers, warning us not to be complacent. For sure, there is no need to panic. Awareness, preventive measures, and prompt action will make the hot summer days a bit easier to handle.
How to say “no”. The importance of being honest with ourselves and the people surrounding us!
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By olivelia
“No, I will not be able to.” Many people find it extremely difficult to indicate or say “no”. Especially when the recipient of the refusal is a close friend or a beloved person. Behind someone’s difficulty in saying “no”, most often lies the fear of disappointing others, becoming unpleasant, or being rejected. Even worse, many […]
Protein is one of the three main macronutrients -along with carbohydrates and fats- that the human body needs to function optimally. Like other biological macromolecules, such as polysaccharides and nucleic acids, proteins are essential parts of organisms and participate in virtually every process within cells. Many of them are enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions and […]
The rapid evolution of technology, along with expansive digitalization, has greatly simplified many demanding and time-consuming tasks of everyday life, thus turning many jobs into the so-called “desk jobs”. In the modern labor market, more and more people are spending long hours in front of a computer, doing sedentary work. In addition, the unexpected advent […]
The time when children ran unrestricted and played carefree in neighborhoods and sandlots is gone. Nowadays, things have changed and there is rarely the time, opportunity, or safety for free play in neighborhoods. In addition, computers, the internet, and electronic devices have shaped new dynamics in the gaming world, as now, children prefer to play […]
In vertebrates, melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland. It is produced in darkness, thus usually at night, and gets involved in synchronizing circadian rhythms, including sleep–wake timing and blood pressure regulation. For this reason, it is often referred to as the hormone of darkness. More specifically, the secretion […]
Parents tend to praise their children kindly every time they mind their manners or demonstrate a success (e.g., when they walk for the first time, try something new, eat all their food, behave, etc.). On the other hand, when it comes to setting restraints and teaching basic social precepts of behavior and politeness, they often […]
The unstable weather conditions during cold and windy winter days make us increasingly crave the warmth and coziness of our personal space. Who does not desire to return to a warm house after a long day at work? For sure, when we talk about warmth, we do not imply spending our wages on heating costs. […]
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