Scientists at the University of Queensland have made a significant breakthrough in their understanding of how Botox penetrates brain cells. Botox, a drug most well-known as a cosmetic treatment, has been used for decades to treat a variety of medical conditions, including migraines and muscle spasms. However, until now, the precise molecular pathway through which...
Collagen has become a popular supplement in recent years due to its potential benefits for skin, joint, and bone health. However, before you start taking a collagen supplement, you should know some important things. What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, making up about one-third of our total protein....
Squats are one of the most popular exercises out there, and for good reason. They are a compound movement that can work multiple muscle groups at once, making them an efficient exercise for building strength and muscle. But have you ever tried going as low as you can when squatting? This is called a deep...
While it’s not uncommon for us to get up once in a while during the night to use the washroom, research suggests that getting up too frequently may be an indication of hypertension [1]. Frequent nightly urination, also known as nocturia is associated with and can be one of the early symptoms of congestive heart...
As cities grow and humans continue to develop more of the world’s natural spaces, it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans and wild animals to coincide safely. This is especially evident along highways, with an estimated 2 million collisions between cars and large animals occur every year. (1) In the state of Colorado, where wildlife...
You’ll often find apiculturists placing rectangular bordered frames to guide their bees in building hives. Well, there’s a species of bees that would do perfectly fine without those frames. Normally, some bee species form open colonies in temperate climates where their hives hang off trees, walls, and other surfaces. One such species is the Australian...
Tom Matthews, lecturer in Climate Sciences in Loughborough University, is an avid researcher on climate change, more particularly, on the hazards from extreme weather and tropical cyclones. His research is frightening, but what’s more frightening is that messages about the dangers of extreme heat are not receiving the airtime it deserves. [1] Matthews has been...
Without a doubt, the plastic pollution crisis is one of the most significant environmental disasters of the modern era. Waves of plastic rubbish are splashing onto the shores of coastal communities, dead whales are washing up onto beaches with stomachs full of plastic, and even deep sea fish can’t escape ocean trash. Different types of...
A compassionate employer in San Antonio, Texas, recently gave a 69-year-old Vietnam veteran employee a chance to retire early by paying off the mortgage on his house. Albert Brigas had been working at the Renown Auto Restoration Shop for 13 years and was eager to retire. However, he also had to pay off the mortgage on...
Harvard researchers found that nearly half of renters nationwide were cost-burdened. That means that they were spending thirty percent or more of their income on rent. The National Low Income Housing Coalition found that a renter who worked forty hours per week making minimum wage could not afford a typical two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the...
Melatonin is a hormone made by your body’s pineal gland that helps regulate your sleep cycle. The main reason why it is so popular as a supplement is because, for many, it helps them fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more refreshed—all while possibly helping with other aspects of their health....
We work so hard, so why shouldn’t we get to indulge a little? Coffee, wine, sweets, or salty snacks, we all deserve to enjoy our favorite things. However, all of these should be enjoyed in moderation to protect our health—for example, the salty deliciousness of soy sauce. Health experts warn that too much can become...
