Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells. The body requires cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D and digestive substances. The human body makes all cholesterol necessary to function. But when there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can combine with other substances and form plaque…
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People have pondered the meaning of dreams for centuries. Dreams can be detailed or vague, cheerful or frightening, realistic or implausible. So while we all dream, what do psychologists have to say about why we dream? What purpose do dreams really serve? While many theories have been proposed, no single…
Vertigo is a condition characterized by a sense of “the spins.” A person with vertigo will feel that their head, or their surrounding environment, is moving or revolving. Whereas dizziness describes feelings of lightheadedness, vertigo makes the room feel like it is spinning. The feeling may be subtle, or it…
Our immune system is our body’s main defense force. It allows us to stand strong in the face of infection and disease, resisting the spread of dangerous illnesses. The problem is, sometimes this army of cells, tissues and organs doesn’t work the way it should. With a weakened defense force,…
