Our body is composed of living cells and extracellular properties and structures into different organs, tissues, and systems. The organ systems are what keeps us alive and kicking. It gives us all the vital functions and purposes that an organ system needs. But in this article, we’ll only talk about two essential organ systems, the […]
Oxygen is an essential element for living beings. The air we breathe, the water we drink, and it is all used in the respiration process. In chemistry, oxygen is a part of the chalcogen group in the periodic table of elements, wherein it is a highly reactive nonmetal, and also an oxidizing agent that forms […]
Oxygen is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere, which means it takes up around 20% of the atmosphere. It is also essential for living things such as humans, plants, and animals. It is used mainly in the respiration process. They are used as life support for astronauts and scuba divers wherein there is […]
Often, the hardest part of coming back from a devastating injury such as broken bones, ligament damage and more is not the surgery. In fact, some of the hardest experiences people have with their rehab process is the actual physical therapy to make sure that you come back stronger than ever throughout the entire healing […]
Breakups are traumatic any time of year, but they’re certainly even tougher during the holidays. It’s a time that’s meant to be ‘full of cheer,’ but when we’re not feeling like ourselves, we can feel even more stressed about time with family, friends, or in other social situations. The last thing someone wants to do after it’s […]
Every relationship has bumps in the road—friends, family, romantic partners. Conflict happens, and sometimes it can be tough to negotiate our way through, particularly when it comes to our significant other. Many times, in an attempt to not disturb the fragile balance, we allow ourselves to become complacent when it comes to tackling issues as […]
It’s meant to be so beautiful— idyllic even. Glistening snow, bright holiday lights, gingerbread houses, all of the sights, smells and sounds of winter abound. Even with all the stimulation to feel satisfied in the season, it’s still a time when many people feel anxious or depressed from a variety of sources—including dark, dreary weather, […]
It sounds paradoxical but when the holiday season approaches, many people feel lonely and blue. They may be comparing their own situation to that of friends and colleagues who are looking forward to holiday parties and family get-togethers and decide that they’re coming up short. They may also be reminiscing about past holidays shared with […]
If you’re pregnant and love lattes, you have a tough decision to make: whether or not to drink coffee while pregnant. The March of Dimes recommends pregnant women keep their daily caffeine intake to 200 mg – the equivalent of a 12-ounce cup – or less. However, some experts believe moms-to-be should say no to coffee […]
We all know that life can be very stressful at times. Even outside of work, there are so many things going on that affect our mood, our relationships and our overall well-being in our day-to-day lives. Sometimes it’s small, unimportant things that really frustrate us, and as we get overwhelmed, we may take it out […]
