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In school, we were taught that water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance which is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. However, have you ever wondered why sometimes some waters are hard to wash in? Or notice that some waters leave spots or films of residue on your glass or even on your hands? This happens because of water hardness which refers to the amount of dissolved compounds of calcium and magnesium in water. Hard water is high in dissolved minerals, largely calcium and magnesium. Calcium reacts to soap which prevents soap...

Experts suggest that the application of electrical impulses helps relax muscles and relieve pain by obstructing the pain signals from being transmitted to the brain and spinal cord. However, before undergoing any form of treatment, it is extremely important to gain a clear understanding about its risks or side effects. What Does TENS Stand for? TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. What is a TENS Unit? TENS is a well-known pain management methodology that involves the use of a mild electrical current. This technique is administered via Tens unit to relieve users from different types of pain to help...

Experts suggest that the application of electrical impulses helps relax muscles and relieve pain by obstructing the pain signals from being transmitted to the brain and spinal cord. However, before undergoing any form of treatment, it is extremely important to gain a clear understanding about its risks or side effects. What Does TENS Stand for? TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. What is a TENS Unit? TENS is a well-known pain management methodology that involves the use of a mild electrical current. This technique is administered via Tens unit to relieve users from different types of pain to help...

Coffee has been part of our daily routine. But if there are other healthy alternatives to be discovered, why not try it out. Resources: A Perception on Health Benefits of Coffee https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390701522445 Coffee and its Consumption: Benefits and Risks https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390903586412 l-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses by KentaKimura, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2006.06.006 Rawel, H. M., Kulling, S. E. Nutritional contribution of coffee, cacao and tea phenolics to human health. J. Verbr. Lebensm. 2, 399–406 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-007-0247-y An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar formats, on mood and cognitive performance. ChristinaDietz, et al. The...

Coffee has been part of our daily routine. But if there are other healthy alternatives to be discovered, why not try it out. Resources: A Perception on Health Benefits of Coffee https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390701522445 Coffee and its Consumption: Benefits and Risks https://doi.org/10.1080/10408390903586412 l-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses by KentaKimura, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2006.06.006 Rawel, H. M., Kulling, S. E. Nutritional contribution of coffee, cacao and tea phenolics to human health. J. Verbr. Lebensm. 2, 399–406 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00003-007-0247-y An intervention study on the effect of matcha tea, in drink and snack bar formats, on mood and cognitive performance. ChristinaDietz, et al. The...

Growing old is a part of the life cycle. Looking old is part of your lifestyle. But premature aging can be best slowed down with proper nutrition and diet. Resources: Soda and Cell Aging: Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Leukocyte Telomere Length in Healthy Adults From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys by Cindy W. Leung ScD, Barbara A. Laraia PhD, Belinda L. Needham PhD, David H. Rehkopf ScD, Nancy E. Adler PhD, Jue Lin PhD, Elizabeth H. Blackburn PhD, and Elissa S. Epel PhD Larrieu, S., Letenneur, L., Berr, C., Dartigues, J. F., Ritchie, K., Alpérovitch, A.,...