The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, below your ribs and behind your belly. Each kidney is about 4 or 5 inches long, roughly the size of a large fist. The kidneys’ job is to filter your blood. They remove wastes, control the body’s fluid balance, and keep the right levels of electrolytes. All of the… Read More »
Tower Bridge is one of London’s most famous landmarks – but how much do you really know about this architectural oddity? Here are 20 interesting facts about Tower Bridge I’ll bet you never knew. 20 Interesting Tower Bridge Facts No, Tower Bridge is Not London Bridge Tower Bridge might be London’s most famous bridge but it’s not London… Read More »
The honeymoon phase in a marriage can last for a few months or years, and a few years down the line, you might feel that you and your partner no longer excite each other. Many couples at some point feel that there is no spark in their relationship and that romance is fading away. But that does not… Read More »
If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. But there’s good news. There are a number of things you can do to lower your blood pressure naturally, even without medication. Here are 15 natural ways to combat high blood pressure. 1. Walk and exercise regularly Exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower high blood… Read More »
In every season there is a specific condition of the body. Nature produces fruits and vegetables according to the conditions and conditions of this season. In the rainy season, the stomach is generally disturbed, there is a feeling of nausea, sometimes there is also a complaint of vomiting, liver function is affected and disorders such as heat rash and itching… Read More »
In Madina, Umar lived in an elevated part of the city. His neighbour was Banu Umayya bin Zaid Ansari. The practice was that one day Umar attended the Holy Prophet, and informed his Ansari friend about all that had happened in the Prophet’s Mosque. The other day Banu Umayya attended the Prophet’s Mosque and on return informed Umar… Read More »
How does someone like Jack Dorsey go from a 14-year-old computer science nerd to serial entrepreneur, the co-founder and CEO of Twitter and Square? How does 3M consistently innovate, developing simple but iconic products like post-it notes? It’s not a matter of luck. It’s an algorithm. I was 21 when I first moved to the U.S. from Europe.… Read More »
Children often internalize gender role stereotypes from books, songs, television, and the movies (Thorne, 1993). Television, however, is perhaps the most influential form of media (Lauer & Lauer, 1994). Research on television viewing and children’s socialization indicates that television has a great impact on children’s lives. Studies show preschoolers spend an average of nearly 30 hours a week… Read More »
Being a teenager is full of new experiences and adventures, but sometimes the teenage years are coupled with some turbulent waters. Body odor, new schools, facial hair, and growth spurts are just a few of the many potentially confusing stages that your teen boy could be experiencing for the first time. Furthermore, the societies of today tend to neglect… Read More »
Psalm 84 is a prayer of pilgrimage for those who are traveling to Jerusalem to worship at the Temple. As such, it is a fitting model for those of us who find ourselves on a pilgrimage through this world. The Apostle Peter describes us as “strangers in the world” (1 Peter 1:1). We move through this life recognizing that, according… Read More »