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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 […]
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 […]
What is CRISPR? How CRISPR Gene Editing Works?
A 2014 MIT Technology Review article by A Regalado described CRISPR as “the biggest biotech discovery of the century.” This was not an overstretch. CRISPR […]
Reasons why Health Care in the U.S. is Expensive
One of the primary reasons why there is an ongoing health care crisis in the United States is the high cost of health care that […]
Efficacy vs. Effectiveness in Drugs and Vaccines
The words “efficacy” and “effectiveness” are used to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the performance of a particular drug or vaccine. Most media outlets and the […]
Role of Elvis Presley in Popularizing Polio Vaccination
He was more than just the King of Rock and Roll. Elvis Presley popularized polio vaccination in the United States during the 1950s. Note that […]
Effectiveness of L-carnitine in Weight Loss and Muscle Building
For more than 30 years, manufacturers from the food industry have marketed L-carnitine as a supplement for aiding weight loss and improving exercise performance. While […]
Studies: Effects of Chronic Stress in the Brain
The biological effects of stress can be either favorable or unfavorable, depending on its intensity and duration. Several researchers have been specifically exploring how chronic stress […]
Precision Medicine vs. Personalized Medicine: The Difference
There is still some confusion surrounding the difference between precision medicine and personalized medicine. Some argue for a strict distinction between the two. For them, […]