On March 22nd 2016, an outbreak of the deadly bubonic plague struck the Earth once again, wiping out nearly the entire population. The bubonic plague, “is a lethal infection of rats that is spread to humans via the rat flea when environmental and other conditions are suitable” (Scott, et al. 47). Also known as the “Black Death,” the plague ravaged humanity once before, during the Middle Ages. Now it has returned once again, bringing with it an even greater havoc than the first time. The only…
Many mammals produce consumable milk. The most common animal to produce milk in the United States is dairy cattle. Other animals that produce consumable are goats, horses, water buffalo, and reindeer. Milk, the most popular beverage in the United States, can be processed into dairy products. These types of products are cheese, butter, milk, yogurt, and ice- cream. What would we do without dairy products? We use them every day, whether we are consuming or cooking them. With hard work and…
Title: 15 Foods That Reduce Your Cancer Risk Header: To help you choose health-protecting foods. Every year, almost 11 million people receive a cancer diagnosis. Science hasn 't developed a cure, but has discovered many cancer-causing substances and those that thwart its growth. According to The American Institute for Cancer Research (http://www.aicr.org/), there are foods that reduce your cancer risk directly and indirectly. Those that reduce risk directly contain cancer fighting compounds.…
STRATEGIES TO COMBAT THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF POLYPHARMACY AND THE ASSOCIATED NUTRITIONAL RISK Research suggested while polypharmacy, isn’t the only cause of nutritional risk in the elderly, it was shown to have a positive correlation with increased prevalence of nutritional risk. It therefore stood to reason if one reduces negative polypharmacy use, where medications dispensed have little to no added therapeutic value but rather precipitate additional symptoms, we can decrease the numbers of…
Starting from Boston University: best running track for you in Boston Running in Boston is the best way to start your day! Living in Boston, the best thing for our runners is the numerous running tracks with beautiful and soothing scenes around you. Tones of running tracks are recommended online by running lovers. In this blog, I will introduce three running tracks specially designed for Boston University students, with a starting point on Commonwealth Avenue. Students can start your…
Anne Frank, wrote a diary that has affected the world by showing how she was just a normal girl who wanted to be her true self. Her diary was the only place she could really be herself (Frank 1). Anne’s one dream for her diary was that it would become a book. She strived for that and wrote that she wanted to be famous and help others. Anne Frank’s influence on World War Two was based on her life, her experiences in hiding, and her diary. Anne Frank’s life was full of hard times and persecution.…
The tart, tangy taste of apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been treasured since at least 400 B.C when Hippocrates first discovered the natural anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that this inexpensive liquid contains. Not only can it kill germs, but it is good for your health! Many common household cleaners are full of toxic chemicals that can make people very sick and even lower their I.Q., but ACV is all-natural. Not all types of ACV are made the same though. Some are full of residual…
incorporate vitamins and follow minerals that catalyze the usage of macronutrients. Other valuable segments of nourishment aren 't processed or metabolized to any considerable degree. These segments incorporate a few filaments, for example, cellulose, pectin, and gums. Powers suggest that 20 grams of fiber be expended day by day to enhance development in the gastrointestinal tract, direct the adjustments in glucose and cholesterol that happen after dinners, and expansion the disposal of…
Did you know the apple cider vinegar in your kitchen right now is also good for you? It has been used as an old school remedy for many years which include helping to cure symptoms of the flu to skin conditions such as warts. Adding a little of this sour liquid to your life may have some great health benefits. How is it made? There are many sources that vinegar can be made from such as apples, honey, grains, molasses, etc. They all have the ability to be fermented. This can be done by using a…
and can lower cholesterol when eaten for breakfast. But because it is high in calories, avoid eating it for dinner to prevent weight gain. • Tomatoes increase metabolism and improve digestion, which is why they are recommended for breakfast. The pectin and oxalic acid content, however, may cause stomach swelling when eaten for dinner. • Rice should be eaten during lunch to gain energy and carbohydrates for the whole day. But eat it for dinner, and the only thing you will gain is weight. •…