Antioxidants
Antioxidants are compounds in foods that neutralise free radicals. Oxidation in the human body produces chemicals called 'free radicals'. These chemicals have been linked to diseases such as heart and liver disease and cancer. The process of ... [... more]
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Erich Blechschmidt
The Biodynamic Approach to Development from Conception to Adulthood This book presents an anatomical overview of the changing form and structure of the human body. Although biomechanical embryology can be traced back to the 19th century, up until ... [... more]
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Immune system - quiz
Do you know how the immune system protects the human body from diseases? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz. You don't know much about the immune system at all. It might be a good idea to do some reading on the topic. You have a ... [... more]
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Skin explained
Skin is a waterproof covering, a defence against bacteria, a cooling system and a sense organ. It is made up of two main layers, the dermis and the epidermis. The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is soft, to allow movement, but ... [... more]
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Water - a vital nutrient
The human body is mostly made of water. The body cannot store water and must have fresh supplies every day to perform virtually every metabolic process. Babies are particularly vulnerable to lack of water or dehydration. The human body can last ... [... more]
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Sleep deprivation
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but many of us don't get enough sleep or face disruptions to our sleep-wake cycle from shift work or travel. A fatigued person is accident prone, judgement impaired and more likely to ... [... more]
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Reasons for cow's milk allergy
The human body is, fortunately, able to fight off many different diseases and chemicals that could do us harm. However sometimes the body's defences go wrong and there is an Some recent research in Australia showed that children who were allergic ... [... more]
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Chris Jarmey
A clear, simple guide for students of anatomy as well as an excellent resource for athletes, massage therapists, and anyone interested in the workings of the human body, this user-friendly book is organized around six muscle groups. They include ... [... more]
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Sherwin Nuland
Exploring the Human Body National Geographic Society Incredible Voyage Sherwin Nuland Leonardo Da Vinci [... more]
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Stephen Krensky
Illus. in full color. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history. " How many bones are there in the human body? Which bone is the ... [... more]
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Brian Freeman
The Biodynamic Approach to Development from Conception to Adulthood This book presents an anatomical overview of the changing form and structure of the human body. Although biomechanical embryology can be traced back to the 19th century, up until ... [... more]
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Bone cancer
Bone cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the bone) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the bone). Treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The human body is made of more than 200 ... [... more]
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