Lifestyle

The purpose of Ketogenic diet is to force the human body to remain in its glycogen-deprived state and sustain mild ketosis. Ketosis is known as the phase when the body burns fat to be used for energy. To achieve the ketosis stage, you must learn to lessen your carbs intake and to increase your consumption […]

There are certain things that we can do that can benefit the environment, as well as providing a benefit for ourselves personally. For example, keeping plastic bottles in separate trash receptacles creates more space in your regular trash can and allows you to save money on trash bags; but it also allows those bottles to […]

Many people are foregoing sugar in their foods because of the health problems associated with its consumption. Sugar can contribute to diabetes, weight gain and dental caries. Though physicians may recommend the use of other sweeteners to avoid these problems, many consumers prefer natural sweeteners because of the benefits that they provide. Honey Honey is […]

Imagine waking up tomorrow, taking your usually Saturday stroll down to Safeway, and facing the horrible realization that the comfortable grocery store world of “excess” you have lived in all your life no longer exists. The shelves are empty; the freezers are thawed; the food is gone. Granted, this scenario sounds a bit drastic–perhaps something […]

Keeping a room cool in the summer or in a very hot region can be a serious challenge, especially on a budget. Scientifically speaking, it’s nearly impossible to keep any aboveground room cool in the middle of the day when it’s subjected to direct sunlight. But what about air conditioned rooms? We rely on air […]

Simply, it just breaks down. When you burn more calories than you consume, your body starts burning fat in order to gain energy. The fat cells will shrink and many other metabolic processes will occur, but they aren’t easy to explain, so the above explanation should be enough for you. The process in which fat […]

It is a well-known fact that the brains of sharks share some similarities with the human brain. A team of Australian researchers have worked on this fact to develop a repellent which may be used against the great white shark which is one of the most dangerous shark species.

A recent research conducted by the scientists at Lund University reveals that certain areas of the brain are rapidly developed by learning a new language. The researchers studied the brains of medicine, science and language students and compared them to each other. The study lasted for over three months and the final results show that […]

A recent study conducted by Yukiyasu Kamitani and his team at the ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories has proven that scientists can access information about our dreams by using EEGs and neuroimaging technologies. Kamitani says: “This unique opportunity to study people’s dreams allows us to learn more about the brain’s activity while sleeping and find the […]

Finding a guaranteed cure against cancer seems like a difficult task, but there are ways to minimize the risk of cancer. A study shows that the daily consumption of a multivitamin can greatly reduce the risk of cancer in men. The study went on for over a decade and the final results show that there […]