How to Improve Stability and Prevent Falls

For better balance, which is an automatic reflex, we have to improve on our stability, thereby preventing falls. Gradual changes linked to growing older—such as weak or inflexible muscles, slower reflexes, and worsening eyesight—affect the sense of balance. Certain health problems—such as inner ear disorders, neuropathy, and heart rhythm disturbances—may upset balance, too. So, can… Continue reading How to Improve Stability and Prevent Falls

Effects of Some Processing Methods and Nutritional Status of the Food

A Must read! Why Should I or Should I not process some food products in a particular way? Details Below; Prof G. Oboh of the department of Biochemistry, federal University of Technology Akure and colleagues were able to provide adequate answer to some scientific questions and clear out some myths and misconceptions. It is left… Continue reading Effects of Some Processing Methods and Nutritional Status of the Food

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WHAO! Tuberculosis Vaccine, A Way-out for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

Type 1 diabetes may be caused by faulty versions of two genes that usually help the body to fight infection. Scientist identified them as faulty variants of HLA-A and HLA-B which lead the immune system to destroy insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. Usually, the two genes are the components of MHC1 – a protein… Continue reading WHAO! Tuberculosis Vaccine, A Way-out for Type 1 Diabetes Patients