Diamond expert Graham Pearson of the University of Alberta has recently published his findings in the journal Nature which claims that an ocean the size of all of Earth’s oceans combined, or more, exists in the “Transition Zone”  thousands of kilometers beneath the Earth. Pearson found a rare gemstone called Ringwoodite which provides evidence that oceans exist beneath the Earth. Test results showed that 1.5% of the Ringwoodite’s weight was […]

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?  Ankylosing Spondylitis is a condition which is related to arthritis. Ankylosing Spondylitis affects approximately 1 in every 250 mainly young men so while many may have not heard about it, it is quite common.  The word Ankylosing means inflammation of the spine while Spondylitis means joint which is fixed solid and unable to bend. So, in simple terms, Ankylosing Spondylitis is a condition which involves the […]

Do you tend to forget things when you’re stressed? Like when you’re late for a meeting and can’t remember where you left your car keys? Or when you have to give a big presentation and suddenly forget all your talking points seconds before you start? There’s nothing like stress to make your memory go a little spotty. A 2010 study found that chronic stress reduces spatial memory: the memory that […]

Astral projections and out-of-body experiences, or what some people call “astral trips,” are rather common these days as while some experience it through near death experiences, psychedelic experiences or sensory deprivation, many are practices astral project on their own as it can be seen as a similar practice to meditation only with different end results. The Study Recently, and for the very first time, a team of scientists found someone […]

One of the major causes for colon cancer is the food we eat. Certain substances found in food are carcinogenic. Heterocyclic amines are one such compound found in meat, chicken and fish when they are cooked at high temperatures using methods like barbequing, frying or grilling. Another carcinogen called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon are formed when food is cooked over open flame or smoked. Avoiding or minimizing the exposure to carcinogenic […]

Earth’s the right place for love; I don’t know where’s it’s likely to go better…” – Robert Frost, “Birches”Earth may be the right place for love, as Robert Frost [Unlink] wrote, but if scientists looking to the skies are correct, there could be up to 100 million life-supporting planets in the Milky Way galaxy for earthly lovers of the future to visit on romantic getaways and high-tech honeymoons.In late May, […]

Campylobacter causes 280,000 cases of food poisoning in Britain a year Washing chicken under the tap can spread the bug more than three feet The bug is the biggest cause of food poisoning causing 500 deaths a year We should stop washing chicken before cooking because doing so can spread potentially fatal  bacteria, health experts warn. Nearly half of Britons rinse their raw chicken and the practice could be behind […]

It’s not only a sign of old age and dementia that we start forgetting things. It can happen to a person of any age, background, or health condition. There are children who, at times, have difficulty concentrating. On the other hand, there are people who forget some things on a daily basis, like their keys, wallet, cell phone, appointments, and many other things. Well, we believe that everything and everyone […]

Risk of developing learning and memory problems is ‘significantly greater’ But people who are even only moderately fit perform better on mental tests The next time you puff up a flight of stairs, bear in mind it’s not just your heart and lungs that are struggling. Scientists have found that people in poor physical health are also more likely to suffer from memory problems. U.S. researchers found the the risk […]

Chicken eggs are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to high blood cholesterol levels. However, how much the cholesterol in your diet can increase your blood cholesterol varies from person to person. Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?  When deciding whether to include eggs in your diet, consider the recommended daily limits on cholesterol in your food: If you are healthy, it’s […]