Who among us doesn’t want to be a dazzling conversationalist? Whether you’re chatting with your colleagues, your friends, or someone you’re trying to impress over a Zoom call, there are few feelings quite as satisfying as artfully sharing some truly surprising trivia. That’s why we’ve collected 40 obscure facts you can drop on just about anyone that will have… Read More »
Mary was born in Boca Raton and attended FAU in Boca Raton, where she participated in many social activities and helped female professionals gain workplace rights. After graduating, she worked at different hospitals for many years as a social worker. She’s always had a very healthy diet and tries to educate patients to use food to improve their… Read More »
Mobile companies have understood that mobile users frequently access the internet to highlight their social presence and carry out socially connecting activities. Short message services earn a great response and are the best way of mobile marketing and establishing connectivity. With the exponential increase in usage of mobiles, connecting to other people through SMS has become a common… Read More »
The female reproductive system provides several functions. The ovaries produce the egg cells, called the ova or oocytes.The oocytes are then transported to the fallopian tube where fertilization by a sperm may occur. The fertilized egg then moves to the uterus, where the uterine lining has thickened in response to the normal hormones of the reproductive cycle. Once… Read More »
Mango, Mangifera indica, is an evergreen tree in the family Anacardiaceae grown for its edible fruit. The mango tree is erect and branching with a thick trunk and broad, rounded canopy. The leaves of the tree are are shiny and dark green. They are either elliptical or lanceolate with long petioles and a leathery texture. The tree produces dense… Read More »
In a meta-analysis of 88 studies, we examined the association between soft drink consumption and nutrition and health outcomes. We found clear associations of soft drink intake with increased energy intake and body weight. Soft drink intake also was associated with lower intakes of milk, calcium, and other nutrients and with an increased risk of several medical problems… Read More »
The rule about taking medicines during pregnancy is simple: Always ask your doctor first. That includes questions about prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. You should definitely not take some medicines. For others — the yellow flags — your doctor may need to weigh the risks and benefits to you and your baby. Here is a basic guide: Avoid: Aspirin – unless specifically… Read More »
Diagnosis During the physical exam, your doctor is likely to: Inspect your knee for swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth and visible bruising Check to see how far you can move your lower leg in different directions Push on or pull the joint to evaluate the integrity of the structures in your knee Imaging tests In some cases, your doctor… Read More »
Basil seeds aren’t just for growing basil plants you can also eat them. They look similar to sesame seeds but are black. The type that you eat typically comes from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum, which is the plant commonly used to season foods. For this reason, the seeds are typically referred to as sweet basil seeds. They also go by… Read More »
Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and kids feel a little uncomfortable. But kids need reliable information! Helping your kids understand their bodies will help them make good decisions about their health. When Should I Talk to My Kids About Periods? Talking about periods shouldn’t be one big talk at a particular age. Instead,… Read More »