As you age, your body naturally burns fewer calories even at rest: this is called the basal metabolism. This phenomenon begins in your thirties and...
During sleep, the brain actively works to consolidate memories and strengthen long-term memory. This important process is essential for assimilating and retaining newly acquired information. Several stages...
The Danes often eat simply, prioritizing fresh and local foods such as fish, whole grain bread, root vegetables, and whole grains (like oats). They particularly...
The loss of supporting bone is one of the main causes of tooth loosening. The bone surrounding and supporting the teeth, called the alveolar bone, can be...
Located deep within your head, the inner ear is the essential organ for maintaining your balance. Inside, there are small channels called semicircular canals, filled...
Mucus is mainly water (about 95%), but it is mainly the mucins, special proteins, that give it its viscous quality. These mucins are like enormous...
In diabetics, the high sugar level progressively damages both small and large blood vessels. This results in arteries that are somewhat clogged, less flexible, and...
Reading a few pages of a book before sleeping allows the body and mind to slow down and adopt a more tranquil rhythm, close to...
Autistic individuals often perceive their sensory environment more intensely than most people. A bright light, a loud sound, or certain textures can quickly become overwhelming...
In autistic individuals, the brain often processes sensory information differently, which can lead to sensory hypersensitivity. This means that sounds, lights, smells, or even a...
