The liver is the largest gland and second largest organ of the human body. It weighs about 1.3 to 1.6 kg for adults, and is reddish-brown. The liver performs numerous metabolic functions such as filtering the toxins or chemicals from the body, which are disposed of as bile, and expelled in the form of stool…
Watching television is fun. Fewer things are better than relaxing while watching your favourite show or catching up with your favourite team in your preferred sports. Of course, watching TV is good. However, while some people only spend a few minutes or less than an hour every day watching TV, as they are preoccupied with…
Exercising during the warmer weather when the sun is shining is much easier than exercising when the weather is chilled with freezing wind. During winter, people are forced to remain indoors because of the chilling winds; sometimes, exercising outside can expose you to the harmful effect of the cold winds. However, there are safety procedures…
Nzu, also known as calabash chalk, is an edible clay commonly found in Nigeria and across West Africa. While it’s widely referred to as calabash chalk in English, many Nigerians know it as nzu in Igbo, ndom in Efik/Ibibio, and eko in Bini/Edo. If you grew up in Nigeria, you might have seen nzu being…
Basmati rice is easily recognisable by sight, because of its long grains, and also by smell, due to its nice aroma. It also has its taste, compared to regular rice, and does not stick together. It is a common dish in Asian cuisine but Basmati rice has made its way to other parts of the…
Polyethylene glycol may be “pegylated” or “joined to another substance.” Keep reading for a Pegylated Mechano-Growth Factor research summary. This pegylation is often considered to lessen the severity of an immune response or, as in the instance of PEG-MGF, to possibly lengthen the half-life of a molecule in the blood by decreasing its clearance in…
Non-alcoholic beer has become increasingly popular over the last few years as more and more people are looking for low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks to enjoy. It’s an excellent option for people seeking a healthier lifestyle and wanting to moderate their alcohol consumption. To begin, knowing what is actually in non-alcoholic beer is essential. Just because…
Lamb meat is a type of red meat that comes from young sheep, typically less than one year old. It is a popular meat in many cultures and cuisines, known for its tender texture and distinctive flavor. In Nigeria, lamb meat is used for suya, as well as other dishes. It also cooked on a…
Cryptic pregnancy or stealth pregnancy is a phenomenon that occurs where a woman does not know that she is pregnant up until she gets to labour or even after she has given birth. Sometimes, the woman does not become aware till around week 20 (4 months) of the pregnancy. A woman with a cryptic pregnancy…
Elliptical machines are popular because they offer a low-impact workout that’s easy on your joints. Ellipticals can also help you burn more fat and calories than traditional cardio workouts. Just like treadmills, you’ll often find ellipticals at the gym. But for newcomers, the burning question is: How to use an elliptical machine? As a personal…
