The conversation about menstruation is coming out of the Dark Ages. However, some common myths about menstruation continue to circulate. Your mother and grandmother probably heard the same ones. Find out the truth about your period. Before science and medicine, religion was the authority in explaining natural occurrences. How would you have explained why women bleed every month… Read More »
All About Health Benefits of Dates | Know Your Dates or Benefits of Khajoor (Phoenix dactylifera) – Dates or khajoor are often associated with dessert; their natural sweetness and rich flavor are really decadent. However, there are some pretty impressive health benefits of dates too. Dates are cultivated all over the world today especially across tropical regions. Khajoor are… Read More »
There are medical conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma, that almost all of us will have heard of. But what about those that are so rare that very few of us will know about? In this Spotlight, we look at five of the rarest and strangest medical conditions on record. Previously, Medical News Today have covered a range of… Read More »
Welcome to Englishwoman’s British English in Three Minutes. The fastest, easiest, and most fun way to learn English. Hey everyone, I’m Gina! In this series, we’re going to learn some easy ways to ask and answer common questions in English. It’s really useful, and it only takes three minutes! In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to… Read More »
Two fallopian tubes connect each of the two ovaries to the uterus. The egg released from the ovary moves through these tubes toward the uterus, and any present sperm also travels though the tubes, which is where fertilization of the egg normally occurs. Tubal factor infertility occurs when the fallopian tubes are blocked due to diseases, damage, scarring… Read More »
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 »