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Save the Planet, One Meal at a Time: The Environmental Benefits of Going Vegetarian

📰2 years ago386 views

First and foremost, going vegetarian can be a great way to reduce your environmental impact.

Did you know that animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions? By cutting out meat and dairy from your diet, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet. Plus, you’ll be doing your part to help preserve precious natural resources like water and land.

Feeling Good Starts with Eating Well: How a Plant-Based Diet Can Boost Your Health

But the benefits of going vegetarian don’t stop there! Eating a plant-based diet can also be great for your health. Studies have shown that vegetarians tend to have lower rates of chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Plus, plant-based diets are typically high in fiber, which can help improve digestion and keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Compassion on the Plate: How Going Vegetarian Can Make a Difference for Animals

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Humoral Immunity

📰3 years ago635 views

In this text we will discuss one of the major components of acquired immunity.

Acquired immune responses are executed by two pathways.
These are as follows:
1. Humoral immunity
2. Cell mediated immunity

Basically, humours means body fluids; it involves production of antibodies against foreign antigens.
Antibodies are produced by B lymphocytes.
Antibodies are found in blood plasma, lymph, mucus etc and the surface of B cells & also mast cells and basophils.

 

Cells involved in humoral immune response includes:

CD4 cells 
B lymphocytes 
Plasma cells 
Memory B cells 

 

Criteria of humoral immunity:

Immunity by antibody production against exogenous antigens.
Then immunity against T dependent antigens which include...

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10 Must-Know Facts About Physical Therapy

📰3 years ago773 views

Physical therapy is an important method that helps in the overall functioning of the body. This has many interesting facts too that many of us are not aware of. The method involves the use of temperature change to bring about relief but do you know the method also involves the use of a minimum amount of electric current in bringing a soothing effect on the nerves and muscle endings.

Here we have to know the importance of few medical terminologies before going into the topic in detail.

TERMINOLOGIES

Tendon – The end of the muscle which is connected with the bone. The presence of tendons helps in the coordinated movement of the limbs.

Limbs – The outward projections in a body that help in the movement and doing any activity is called limbs.

Chronic – The disorder or effect that stays for a long time in the body.

Actin – It is a type of fiber that helps in the c...

What are the Health Benefits of Hiking?

📰3 years ago756 views
* Health benefits of Hiking:

The health benefits of hiking are mentioned below:

  • Lower stress level, improve mood and enhanced mental wellbeing.
  • A reduced the risk of heart disease.
  • Lower blood pressure.
  • Lower cholesterol level.
  • Improved control over healthy weight.
  • Lower body fat.
  • Improved bone density.
  • Improved osteoarthritis outcomes.
  • Increase in flexibility and coordination.
  • A better quality of life.
  • Enhanced relationships with friends and family members.

* Physical benefits of hiking:

I’m going to start off by sharing some of the benefits of hiking to your physical health.

1- Hiking is good for health:

Hiking is great for cardiovascular health. Even light hiking can raise the heart rate to a moderate level which helps improve aerobic fitness and endurance.

2- Hiking improves balance:

I’ll start by sharing that balance hasn’t always been my strong suit, and crossing streams and boulder fields can give me anxiety. That’s one reason I love hiking with trekking poles.

3- Hiking Helps Bu...