What causes aging? Why do most species such as most animals and fungi age? Over the years, scientists have come up with different theories to […]
Author Archives: Ethan Hoffmann
The evolutionary theories of aging
There is a body of theories that collectively provide an explanation behind the causes and mechanisms of aging from an evolutionary perspective. These are called […]
Major types of HIV: Difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2
The two major types of human immunodeficiency virus are HIV-1 and HIV-2. Note that HIV-1 is the most widespread cause of HIV infection in the […]
Reasons why HIV infection is hard to cure
HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes HIV infection. An unmanaged infection can lead to a condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome […]
Five types of physical fitness training
There are different categories or types of physical fitness training. Each corresponds to a defined purpose or fitness goal such as the development and improvement […]
Types of cellular respiration: Aerobic vs. anaerobic
Cellular respiration is a metabolic process that occurs inside the cells of an organism. It involves the production of energy through the conversion of biochemical […]
The five dimensions of physical fitness
Physical fitness is the capacity to demonstrate a set of physical skills that enable an individual with the ability to perform specific tasks effectively and […]
Pros and cons of ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet or keto diet was originally developed and promoted as a nutrition management system or more specifically, as a diet therapy for managing […]
Tonsil stones: Small and smelly deposits from the throat
Wondering about those nasty and smelly whitish to yellowish chunks that often come off from your throat? They are called tonsil stones. Medically called as […]
Causes of bad breath
Bad breath or halitosis might be an indicator of poor oral hygiene or a symptom of a serious underlying health condition. Either way, understanding the […]