From containers to candy wrappers, these plastic materials are very slow to degrade. Instead of complete degradation, a tiny portion of the plastic chips away and turns into particles invisible to the naked eye, called nanoplastics.
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Where Do Food Allergies Come From?
Have you ever wondered where food allergies come from? Allergies are an immune response to a stimulus that is usually harmless. They result from an overreaction of your body’s immune system, producing antibodies to fight off the allergen.
Stepping into the Role of a Dentist: An Interview with Dr. Simi Silver
Dr. Silver runs Silver Dental Centre, her own practice in Ottawa. She offers her patients various preventive and cosmetic services, including standard dental procedures, implants, prosthodontics and the Wand (i.e., an anesthetic).
A Minimally Invasive Solution for Atrial Fibrillation: An Interview with Dr. John Sirak
Throughout our lives, we rely on our hearts to maintain a steady rhythm to keep us alive and healthy. Unfortunately, for about 33 million people worldwide, that rhythm is interrupted by a condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib), where the heart’s electrical impulses create an irregular, too-fast heartbeat.
Perseverance and Perspective: An Interview with Dr. Amel Hassan, DDS, FICOI
Dr. Hassan provides her patients with the highest quality, affordable care. She has a long list of notable career achievements. For example, she was #1 implant placing provider in her first six months, opening a Denovo (brand new) practice in an organization network of over 375 practices in different states.
Compassion in Plastic Surgery: An Interview with Dr. Brian Pinsky, MD, FACS
Sometimes, achieving that most wanted look requires a visit to the tanning salon. And although the majority of people know the dangers of tanning, either indoors or outdoors, they still keep doing it. Therefore, people need to inform themselves and understand the dangers and long-term effects of tanning in tanning beds.
The Business of Dentistry: An Interview with Dr. Tarek Aly
A periodontist with a passion and talent for business development and management, Dr. Tarek Aly transitioned from practicing dentistry to becoming a business owner whose companies support other dentists’ businesses. By combining his dental and business expertise, Dr. Aly fulfills his family’s dream for him and his vision for himself, all while providing valuable business support for fellow dentists.
Where Vitamin A Is Found
The stunning array of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients that our bodies need to maintain our health can be intimidating. How should we even begin to learn about them? The best approach is to take them one topic at a time, learning how to improve your daily routine and lifestyle. It is entirely possible to achieve optimal health, it just takes some patience.
What High Protein Foods Should I Add to My Diet?
Protein is made up of amino acids that the body needs to repair hair, skin, muscles and bones. In addition, certain proteins are necessary for the body to produce the needed hormones that help the organs and cells communicate. That’s why it is important to add foods high in protein to your diet, as they are beneficial to your overall health.
A Green Mediterranean Diet May Positively Impact Your Health and the Planet
What exactly is a green Mediterranean diet? Essentially, it is a more plant-based version of the traditional Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to protect against heart disease, cancer and other chronic diseases. The green version of this diet includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts.
Is There Such a Thing As Having Too Much Sex?
Romantic life is a healthy, fun and intimate part of any relationship and one of the best possible boosts to your emotional, mental and physical health. But is it possible to have too much sex? This is an important question that deserves to be addressed in terms of physical health, emotional maturity and mental wellbeing. So, what does the research say when it comes to having ‘too much sex?
Genetics and Your Health
Have you ever thought about your predisposition to certain diseases based on your family’s medical history? Some people may think that your chances of getting diseases or conditions are entirely up to lifestyle and fate. However, a significant portion of a person’s predisposition to certain medical conditions and diseases comes from genetics.
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Why Do We Hiccup?
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm contracts involuntarily and the vocal cords close, causing a sound to be produced. But why do we hiccup in the first place? The ultimate purpose of hiccuping is, oddly enough, unknown. Despite being able to observe many hiccup causes, researchers do not know for sure how hiccups benefit the human body. However, understanding the causes of hiccups can help prevent their occurrence and better protect your health.
What Amino Acids are Essential?
You are what you eat, which is why both healthy and junk foods will leave a clear mark on your body. Your body is like a machine that needs all kinds of nutrients to function correctly, and the food you eat will heavily influence the type and quality of these nutrients. Some of these essential nutrients are amino acids, whose roles inside the human body differ based on their importance.
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Why Do We Hiccup?
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm contracts involuntarily and the vocal cords close, causing a sound to be produced. But why do we hiccup in the first place? The ultimate purpose of hiccuping is, oddly enough, unknown. Despite being able to observe many hiccup causes, researchers do not know for sure how hiccups benefit the human body. However, understanding the causes of hiccups can help prevent their occurrence and better protect your health.
What Amino Acids are Essential?
You are what you eat, which is why both healthy and junk foods will leave a clear mark on your body. Your body is like a machine that needs all kinds of nutrients to function correctly, and the food you eat will heavily influence the type and quality of these nutrients. Some of these essential nutrients are amino acids, whose roles inside the human body differ based on their importance.
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Why Do We Hiccup?
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm contracts involuntarily and the vocal cords close, causing a sound to be produced. But why do we hiccup in the first place? The ultimate purpose of hiccuping is, oddly enough, unknown. Despite being able to observe many hiccup causes, researchers do not know for sure how hiccups benefit the human body. However, understanding the causes of hiccups can help prevent their occurrence and better protect your health.
What Amino Acids are Essential?
You are what you eat, which is why both healthy and junk foods will leave a clear mark on your body. Your body is like a machine that needs all kinds of nutrients to function correctly, and the food you eat will heavily influence the type and quality of these nutrients. Some of these essential nutrients are amino acids, whose roles inside the human body differ based on their importance.
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Why Do We Hiccup?
Hiccups happen when the diaphragm contracts involuntarily and the vocal cords close, causing a sound to be produced. But why do we hiccup in the first place? The ultimate purpose of hiccuping is, oddly enough, unknown. Despite being able to observe many hiccup causes, researchers do not know for sure how hiccups benefit the human body. However, understanding the causes of hiccups can help prevent their occurrence and better protect your health.
What Amino Acids are Essential?
You are what you eat, which is why both healthy and junk foods will leave a clear mark on your body. Your body is like a machine that needs all kinds of nutrients to function correctly, and the food you eat will heavily influence the type and quality of these nutrients. Some of these essential nutrients are amino acids, whose roles inside the human body differ based on their importance.
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