The cold is your warm friend and one of the three pillars of the Wim Hof Method®. Proper exposure to the cold starts a cascade of health benefits, including the buildup of brown adipose tissue and resultant fat loss, reduced inflammation that facilitates a fortified immune system, balanced...
A pterygium may start as a pinguecula - a protein, fat or calcium deposit appearing as a yellowish, raised growth on the conjunctiva. What causes pterygium of the eye? Pterygium is most commonly caused by UV radiation. It is often associated with surfers who spend long hours out in the sun...
Round ligament pain.Bands of connective tissue called round ligaments pull and stretch to support your growing uterus. As this happens, you may feel a dull ache or sharp pain on one side of your abdomen. To help relieve the pain, try changing positions, or, conversely, try not moving for ...
What is commonly called the foreskin? What is the valve at the junction of the small and large intestines? Where is most water reabsorbed? Who is at the highest risk of developing osteoporosis? What body fat percentages constitute obesity?
Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) surrounding the human coronary arteries, secretes a wide range of adipocytokines affecting the biology of the adjacent vascular wall in a paracrine way. However, we have recently found that PVAT also behaves as a sensor of signals coming from the vascular wall,...
A family history of a connective tissue disorder A lack of vitamin C, causing a connective tissue disorder called scurvyWhat are the signs and symptoms of a connective tissue disorder?Signs and symptoms depend on the type of connective tissue disorder and if it is severe. Symptoms may be mild...
aiding your blood vessels and nerves from your skin to your muscles, and using connective tissue to attach your middle layer of skin to your muscles and bones. While having some subcutaneous fat is good for your health, having too much can cause health issues, including an increased risk for...
In the plant, gluten is found in the endosperm (a type of tissue produced in seeds that are ground to make flour) and nourishes plant embryos during germination. Later on, gluten in the flour affects the elasticity of dough, acting as a glue to hold the food together, which, in turn,...
Be sure to describe where the fat is at each step and what the process of breakdown is called at different stages. How does the body deal with excess glucose? a) Burns it as a metabolic fuel in the liver and adipose tissue b) Burns it as a metabolic fuel in the pancreas and fat...
People who are overweight gain extra tissue in the back of their throats. When your body relaxes when you sleep, that tissue can drop down and block your airway. It makes you stop breathing over and over all night, which causes all kinds of health problems, especially for your heart. Sli...