Epsom salt is the common name for a mineral found in seawater that was first distilled in the town of Epsom, England. The salt is also called magnesium sulfate, because it is made up of the metal magnesium bonded to sulfur and oxygen.
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Ferritin is a protein found inside cells. It binds to iron to hold onto it until the body needs to use it. Measuring the amount of ferritin in a child’s blood helps doctors figure out how much iron is being stored in the body.
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The skin is the largest and most easily visible organ of the body, so many people notice problems with their skin, such as rashes. Because rashes are often diagnosed visually, based on their appearance and pattern, some may get misdiagnosed.
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The epicanthal fold, an extra skin fold that covers the inner corner of the eye, can be a normal trait in infants of East Asian or Native American descent. They inherit the fold, which gives the eye an almond-shaped appearance, from their parents.
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Cellulite looks like an unevenness of the skin that sometimes is described as having an orange peel or cottage cheese appearance. Cellulite forms because globules of fat push against the connective tissue beneath your skin. Common areas of the body affected by cellulite include the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks.
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In the 1970s, Bikram Choudhury invented the increasingly popular form of "hot yoga" practiced in studios heated to 105 degrees.
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In the late 19th century, the two popular American team sports of basketball and volleyball were both invented at Springfield College in Massachusetts.
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Calories measure the quantity of energy found in food. The number of calories required per day for a 40-year-old woman depends on her height, weight, activity level and other factors.
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