Research vessel

Your brain is permeated by a vast network of tiny little blood vessels, or capillaries as they are called. These are extremely small and thin so that blood cells can pass through them in a single file line. There are so many capillaries in one brain that you could lay them out and fill an average sized living room full of them. These capillaries that are located in the brain are surrounded by a single layer of cells. The layer of cells forms a type of barrier separating the capillaries and the…

Abstract Angiogenesis is an essential process for organ growth and repair. Thus, an imbalance in this process can lead to several diseases including malignancy. Angiogenesis is a critical step in vascular remodeling, tissue damage and wound healing besides being required for invasive tumor growth and metastasis. Because angiogenesis sets an important point in the control of tumor progression, its inhibition is considered a valuable therapeutic approach for tumor treatment. Chronic liver disease…

Cocoa Flavanols Recently, studies have been conducted regarding cocoa flavanols and their effect on the body and mind. One common misconception that people have is that these valuable items can be gained simply from consuming dark chocolate. Sadly, this is not true and while dark chocolate can taste fantastic, it is actually cocoa flavanols that are good for you and they are not found at the level needed in dark chocolate in order for them to be beneficial. What are Cocoa Flavanols? Currently,…

forskohlii. For many years, natives of Thailand, India and Nepal have used Forskolin to mend heart problems, angina and even hypertension. Apparently, the substance acts within the heart muscles and walls of the blood vessels to render an impressive heartbeat and widens the blood vessels. Consequently, it lowers blood pressure numbers, increases oxygen flow, and modifies or improves overall heart health, hence, the results are remarkably optimistic. More benefits of Forskolin include…

Special delivery of toxic cell-free heme causes vascular damage in Sickle Cell Disease Scientists describe a novel mechanism responsible for blood vessel injury in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): microparticles derived from sickle cells deliver heme to the vascular endothelial cells causing oxidative damage. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder caused by a single base mutation in the DNA of affected patients, producing abnormal hemoglobin molecules. In SCD, red blood cells…

The chemical is tobacco smoke are highly damaging to the heart and blood vessels. Smoking is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Homecare assistants can help your senior loved one stick to a smoking cessation program through social support, keeping them occupied with alternative activities, keeping healthy snacks…

The two diseases I decided to research are tia stroke and mitochondrial disease. Tia stroke is an disease that can happen when your blood flow stops delivering blood to your brain for a short period of time. Mitochondrial disease on the other hand is a diversed condition due to dysfunction of the mitochondria. Tia stroke can sometimes last up for a short period of time, while a mitochondrial disease can last forever. In this essay I will be discussing the background information, treatments,…

social skill deficits and personality traits that inhibit an individual from forming and maintaining social relationships (Ernst & Cacioppo, 1999). This occurs when an individual feels troubled that their social relationships are not gratifying. Research has proven that loneliness is linked to neuroticism, shyness, depressive symptoms, pessimism, low self-esteem, low conscientiousness and disagreeableness (Ernst & Cacioppo, 1999). Individuals who feel lonely tend to be more anxious,…

Introduction Coronary Heart disease is the expression that defines the blocked or interrupted of the heart's blood supply by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Over time, the walls of the arteries are stuffed with fatty deposits, which is called atherosclerosis and the fatty deposits are called atheroma (BBC 2013). Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a major killer in the UK as well as worldwide. It’s the cause of more than 73,000 deaths in the UK. Each year around 1 in 10…

Scientists have stated that frequent heat exposure during sauna bathing may protect both the heart and memory. The findings of this particular research concluded to be somewhat correct but still needs more understandings on this topic. However, one conclusion that has been made was that cardiovascular health affects the brain. It has said that MVPA (moderate to vigorous physical activity) shows…