Cricket is an Australian national pastime. It’s played all over the country, watched and loved by millions, and our national cricket team are looked up to as heroes by kids of all ages. Cricket is also a fun, social game to play, that’s easy to learn and can be enjoyed by boys and girls from as young as… Read More »
The Toklat pack, studied by the late biologist Gordon Haber, provides an interesting example of what happens to the pack’s knowledge of specific hunting strategies and techniques when older, more experienced wolves are killed. The Toklat pack specialized in preying on Dall sheep, quite a feat given the rocky slopes of their habitat in Alaska’s Denali National Park.… Read More »
Do you have a graveyard of houseplants you just couldn’t keep alive? I do. There are the dozens of succulents I thought would thrive on my kitchen windowsill, only to wilt, brown and crumple into a heap of dust a few weeks later. Then there are the two beautiful palms that I impulse-bought online from The Home Depot and had… Read More »
Looking for the path toward a healthier you? It’s not hard to find. The journey begins with some simple tweaks to your lifestyle. The right diet, exercise, and stress-relief plan all play a big role. Follow a Heart-Healthy Diet There’s an easy recipe if your goal is to keep away problems like heart disease and strokes. Eat more fruits and veggies. Choose whole… Read More »
Your freezer is a necessary appliance and probably one of the most useful. It keeps food fresh and can safely store items for future use. Frost on the walls inside of your freezer reduces its efficiency and increases your energy bill. Many newer freezer models have a self-defrosting feature, but what if you aren’t lucky enough to have this feature?… Read More »
Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) is possible for many women, but it depends on many factors. Insisting on VBAC may put both you and your baby at risk; hence, you need to discuss the pros and cons with your doctor. The following factors play an important role: Type of the previous incision used for cesarean delivery: Most… Read More »
Eczema is a skin disease, which is mostly mistaken with other skin allergies like rashes and inflammations. The main cause of eczema is reduced moisture content in the skin which makes the skin damp and an easy target for bacteria to grow over there. Many allopathic medicines also cause eczema as one of their side effects Mostly it is… Read More »
Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it’s cold outside, your body makes sure to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. This can change the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel cold. This is normal. The blood vessels in your hands and… Read More »
The thyroid gland is a small organ that’s located in the front of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It’s shaped like a butterfly, smaller in the middle with two wide wings that extend around the side of your throat. The thyroid is a gland. You have glands throughout your body, where they create and release substances… Read More »
Drones are male bees and their sole purpose is to mate with the queen: they don’t work, don’t make honey and can’t sting. Since a queen only needs to mate once, most of the drones won’t even get the chance to fulfil their role. But worker bees keep them around, just in case a new queen needs mating.… Read More »