Death Screams’ of Bacteria Support Their Comrades Survive Antibiotic Attacks
Swarming bacteria “scream” when they die, warning their fellow bacteria of danger. These screams are not audible; instead, they are chemical alarms that the bacteria broadcast while on they are close to death, an action commonly referred to as necrosignaling. Through necrosignaling, bacteria alert their fellow bacteria to presence of a looming threat and save the majority of the swarm (a bacterial colony that is on the move). When confronted by a threat such as antibiotics, the bacteria’s chemical death cries can provide survivors enough time to go through mutations that develop antibiotic resistance, scientists have reported in a study. Several species of bacteria swim around with the support of long tail-like structures referred too as flagella, which helps them swiftly. And occasionally, bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) gather in the billions and use their flagella to move together over solid surfaces, as a swarm. “Bacterial swarms are…
What is Consciousness?
Humans once thought our planet was the physical center of the solar system, so it is no surprise that we also think highly of consciousness, the apparently unique quality that allows our species to contemplate such issues. But what actually is consciousness? The subject has been extremely controversial in philosophic and scientific circles. Thinkers have spent an immeasurable amount of time and ink attempting to shine a light on some of the world’s biggest mysteries, such as how consciousness functions and where it is. The short answer is not particularly gratifying. Scientists and philosophers still cannot agree on a general idea of what consciousness is, much less a concrete definition. One reason for that is that the concept is used to mean a few different things. Some experts agree, however, that conscious beings are aware of their surroundings, themselves, and their own perception. But the long answer leaves room for…
Five Reasons Why We Need to Detox Regularly
Detoxification or detox is a popular buzzword. Detoxing involves the use of special products or following a specific diet to get rid of toxins within the body, thereby improving your health and boosting weight loss. Every once in a while, we all experience such problems as fatigue, brain fog, headaches, gas, acne, migraines, and reflux, among others. All these conditions could be solved by detoxing. By detoxing, we mean taking out the bad stuff and putting in the good stuff. It is more about feeling good about this health plan. I can think of hundreds of reasons to detox, but let’s take a look at only five for now. We Feel Better When you detox, your body turns on a new leaf. You wake up feeling alive, vibrant, and full of energy. Whether you have any signs of fatigue, digestive issues, headaches, and brain fog, the…
Incredible Health Benefits of Participating in Physical Fitness
Busy work schedules and tough economic times hardly allow us time to indulge in physical activities. With a few free hours after work or studying, we cannot walk into the gym or take a jog across the neighborhood. With these hardships, our bodies become inactive predisposing us to unhealthy conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, among others. This article outlines the different health benefits of conducting physical exercises. Increased Happiness and Mood Lifting Different studies show that exercise decreases stress, chances of depression, and anxiety. When we exercise, our brains increase their sensitivity for norepinephrine and serotonin hormones. These hormones are responsible for relieving feelings associated with depression and anxiety. When exercising, the brain enhances endorphin production hence bringing around a positive feeling. Furthermore, it reduces the pain feeling and makes us conscious of our mental state. To cure our anxiety levels and boost our happiness,…
Two Secrets to Holistic Health Revealed
What’s Holistic Health All About? Most people associate holistic health with alternative medicine. I am not here to teach you herbal drugs, acupuncture needles, or new treatment methods. I want you to have an open mind. Think about improving your life and general health. An important thing to note is that wellness is not simply the absence of physical pain or disease. Physical health and mental health are in complete accord. They co-exist such that if one suffers, the other follows suit. Check out 2 important practices we should incorporate into our daily life to embrace holistic health. Feed the Stomach Without Forgetting the Brain! Holistic health should be our lifestyle and not just how we eat. There are countless diets to choose from. But determining the foods we can enjoy fully without depriving our body of vital nutrients is not easy. The good news is that if we…
A Guide To Laser Tattoo Removal
In recent years, the number of people who have opted to get a tattoo has skyrocketed. Millions of people worldwide have covered their bodies with this permanent ink so that they can express themselves in whichever way they see fit. From spiritual meanings, family names or even just pretty designs, bodies are often decked out with tats. However, not every tattoo is designed to last a lifetime, so some decide to cover it up, whereas others decide to remove it. There are various reasons why someone may want to remove a tattoo, perhaps their tattoo is a name of a partner and they’ve broken up, perhaps they’ve had a fine tattoo and the ink has now spread or perhaps their tastes have just changed, and they no longer love their ink. No matter the reason, tattoo removal is a great option. Here’s a little insight into how the tattoo removal…
An Insight into Healthy Dieting
No matter what perspective I look at it from, dieting patterns have taken a nosedive in recent years. We have almost completely forgotten the importance of a balanced diet. The meals we consume nowadays are loaded with energy, fats, and sugars. Vitamin-giving foods such as fruits and vegetables have been pushed so far into the rear that it’s a wonder when greens appear on our plates. Due to this unhealthy eating habit, many non-communicable diseases such as cardiac diseases, diabetes, and strokes have become rampant. Diet Plans Professionals have come up with various dieting techniques that aim to mitigate the diverse effects that unhealthy eating has brought upon people. Some of the diet plans that have been proposed include; Intermittent fasting The paleo diet Plant-based diet Low-carb diet The DASH diet Although the diets work wonders, we can all agree that they are not for everyone. When choosing the right…
Individual vs. Group Exercise: Which is Better?
Folks, I must admit that working out is typically a personal task. Yes, I say it is personal because each of us has their own approach to exercising. While some of us view exercise as an opportunity to be alone (think yoga), other people exercise to socialize. Whether we choose to exercise as individuals or in a group, each of these approaches comes with its own perks. Thus, we cannot say that individual exercise is better than group exercise or vice versa. To help you better appreciate the unresolved debate of individual vs. group exercise, let us look at each’s advantages. Due to limited space, I will restrict myself to just two benefits for each, which I think are the most important. Benefits of Individual Workouts Freedom: By our very nature, most of us don’t like being controlled by others. We want to swim in freedom all the time,…
Four Challenges I’ve Encountered in My Fitness Journey
WHO recommends that all adults have at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly. For the past three years, I’ve been doing my best to live up to that. I began my fitness journey to relish all the incredible benefits of exercise. I desired to be consistent more than anything else, but it turned out to be trickier than I thought. Even though I have greatly improved and can comfortably follow my workout schedule, I can’t lie that it has been easy. Today, I’d love to share four of the challenges I’ve faced in my fitness journey. Hopefully, this can prepare fitness enthusiasts like me and help them overcome some of these problems quickly. Inadequate Time This remains one of the top problems that I experienced during the first few weeks of my fitness journey, and I bet many people have had it. Finding time to exercise was…
What are the Pros and Cons of Indoors and Outdoor Photography?
Have you noticed that the quality of photos taken indoors is never the same as those produced outside? Outdoor and indoor photography are two different shooting styles, and they come with their own principles, challenges, and benefits. For this matter, many photographers prefer to specialize in one type to play to their strengths. We are passionate about shooting landscapes to bring out its natural beauty with particular angles and shutter speeds. We are also comfortable creating spectacular footage from the indoor world. In our projects, we have discovered the pros and cons of both styles of shooting. Indoor Photography A studio set up allows us to have complete reign over the environment. One of the aspects we can control fully is the lighting aspect. Suppose your venue is a meeting hall. We can shoot more natural photographs than in a studio set-up. Still, a hall offers a controlled environment that…