Our energy supply is directly affected by the availability of nutrients and oxygen levels within the body. By supplying your body with natural energy boosters, you can easily replenish lost energy reserves. So the next time you're in a post lunch, mid afternoon slump, try these 10 Tips For Instant...
Insulin is a protein hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. This hormone was discovered by Frederick Banting and J.J.R. Macleod who won a Nobel Prize in 1923. Frederick Sanger followed in 1958 for his discovery of the insulin’s amino acid sequence. Insulin...
Carbohydrates (sometimes called saccharides by scientists, and “carbs” by everyone else) are a rich source of energy for both people and animals. There are two kinds of carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are monosaccharides, and are found in abundance in many fruits and dairy products, as well...
Creatine phosphate or phosphocreatine is a phosphorylated creatinine molecule which serves as an energy source for muscle fibers of the skeletal muscle and neurons in the brain. It is composed out of parts of three amino acids: arginine, glycine and methionine. Creatine phosphate is synthesized in...
Testosterone occurs in both men and women but it is the main male sex hormone. It is derived from cholesterol and is produced in the gonads. As a hormone, it is classified as an anabolic steroid which creates body tissue to become bulky through retaining protein. During puberty, testosterone is...
People who are looking after their electricity costs (and their total household expenses in general) may want to know the cost of a kilowatt hour. Kilowatt hour is the unit if electricity. It means 1,000 watts and is generally how much it would take to operate a 1,000 watt appliance for an hour....
Cold blooded animals are known as ectotherms. These are animals that do not possess the internal regulatory system to control their body temperature. Instead of an internal system, these ectotherms use the heat of the sun that is absorbed by the environment to regulate their body temperature. Some...
A mine explosion in West Virginia killed 25 on Monday, April 5, 2010. The Massey Energy Company, a Richmond, Virginia based company, confirmed that an explosion at it's Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia killed 25 of the 31 workers on the site at the time of the blast. The explosion is one...
Have you considered a career as in electronics? One of the most in-demand entry-level jobs in the field of electronics is the electronics technician. If you're looking to get started in this career, we've put together a five point guide to help you as you prepare. This guide...
Diabetes is a condition which affects a huge number of people all over the world today. Technically called diabetes mellitus, it actually covers a range of conditions of varying natures. In general, however, diabetes involves issues with the regulation of insulin, which results in fluctuating...
