Articles (Healthy)

Chemistry and Micro-Nutrition
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever wondered about the energy that enables you to think and move? The answer lies in the chemical interactions occurring in our bodies.


Does the Brain Age?
(Human Body)

When we talk about aging, we usually think of wrinkles, joint stiffness, declining fitness, among other bodily symptoms, but does the brain age?


All You Need to Know about Gallbladder Inflammation
(Health and Diseases)

Sometimes, we experience unexplained pains; these pains serve as an alert to an underlying problem, so we should never ignore them.


Nutrition Education in Schools: An Investment in a Healthy Future
(Education, Business, and Society)

Teaching the principles of healthy nutrition in schools aims at empowering children to adopt healthy habits throughout their life.


Interesting Facts about Intermittent Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern based on dividing the day into two periods: one for eating and another for fasting.


You are What You Eat: Manage Your Nerves
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Although the nervous system comprises about three per cent of your total body weight it is a part of every other system in your body 


Vitamin D: A Journey from Sunlight to the Chemistry of Life
(Human Body)

Vitamin D is known as the "vitamin of the Sun". Its initial and most effective source is exposure to sunlight.


Tips for Adolescents: Healthy Growth during Change
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Adolescence is one of the most important stages in the life of any individual. 

Benefits of Base Run
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Have you ever considered including base run exercise in your training schedule?

Dopamine and Food
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

On the International Day of Happiness, we have to highlight how food and happiness are deeply intertwined.


Sweet or Savory: Which Is a Healthier Breakfast Option?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Breakfasts are considered by many the most important meal; the “best meal” can refer to a healthy nutritious, or simply a delicious breakfast.


Working out and Fasting
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Some people may think that working out while fasting can pose a health risk, but this is not true and is actually the opposite.

Interesting Facts about the Human Body: Feet
(Human Body)

The feet are an indicator of a person’s general health. 

Best Fish for Your Dish
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Eating fish is a healthy habit; fish provide nutrients, proteins, and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) that the body needs.

How Can Sugar Intake Affect Our Mental Health?
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

Sugar is undeniably one of the most happiness-inducing substances. Being a key ingredient in various desserts and delicious beverages, it remains a favorite for almost everyone.


Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms and Causes
(Health and Diseases)

Have you ever had a painful accident that negatively affected you for a while? You may have once experienced a distressing event or psychological harm that left you suffering for weeks, or perhaps years. The anxiety and confusion you felt is known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).


Eid Fitr without Digestive Disorders
(Food, Mood, and Behavior)

During Eid al-Fitr, some people may follow bad eating habits and digestive problems emerge; how to celebrate the Eid without digestive disorders?


The Secret of a Mother's Hug
(Human Body)

A mother's hug is the warmest place to hide; in their mother's arms, a child feel safe, sound, and energetic. Is there a physical explanation?


Ulcers: Undercover Enemy
(Health and Diseases)

We try to raise awareness of oral ulcers and importance of examination and treatment if turned cancerous, and maintaining oral health.


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