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Barometric pressure Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure or air pressure Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure or air pressure, is the force or weight of the air surrounding us. Barometric pressure is measured by an instrument called the barometer. One of the commonest types of barometers is a mercury barometer in which the height …

Physical therapy is a healthcare discipline dedicated to promoting, maintaining, and restoring physical health What they do: A physiotherapist designs and implements a personalized patient rehabilitation protocol after surgery (such as joint replacements, spine surgeries, fracture repair, and repair of ligaments). In absence of a good rehabilitation after a surgery or accident, the joints may turn stiff causing a reduced …

METs Level Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are necessary to stay fit and healthy. Regular physical activity and a healthy diet are necessary to stay fit and healthy. A balance of the calorie expenditure and calories consumed is essential for staying healthy. There are several ways to calculate the energy expenditure or calories burnt during different activities, metabolic …

Making my forearms bigger Your forearms are a part of the upper limb between the elbow and wrist. Your forearms are a part of the upper limb between the elbow and wrist. The forearm has two bones, namely, the radius (present toward the thumb or lateral side of the forearm) and ulna (present toward the little finger or medial side …

Storing fish The best way to store fresh fish is on ice. The best way to store fresh fish is on ice. Ice may need to be placed on top of the fish as well as underneath. The ice isn’t just cold; it’s also dry and allows the meltwater and liquid to run off the fish. However, there are other …

Helium is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas. Most of the helium comes from natural gas deposits. Despite being the commonest element in the universe, helium is quite rare on the earth. Helium is generated deep underground through the natural radioactive decay of elements such as uranium and thorium. This process may take ages (centuries to millennia) to form helium. …

Food intolerance vs. food allergy The three most common food intolerances are lactose, a sugar found in milk, casein, a protein found in milk, and gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. What is food intolerance? Food intolerance is a condition in which a person is unable, or finds it difficult to digest certain foods, …

Low TSH level Too much thyroid hormone production (endogenous hyperthyroidism): The most common cause of overactive thyroid is a condition called Graves’ disease. Having low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels means that your thyroid gland is producing thyroid hormones in excess, a case called hyperthyroidism. In this condition, a small gland located at the base of your brain (the pituitary gland) …

The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a global emergency. The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been declared a global emergency. As per experts, the coronavirus disease is considered the worst crisis since World War II and has led to stringent lockdowns by governments worldwide. The coronavirus infection is especially associated with a high mortality rate …

The results of Kybella may last for years because the fat cells are completely destroyed. Kybella is the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved prescription drug for moderate to severe submental fat or a double chin. The active ingredient of Kybella is deoxycholic acid that normally helps in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. Thus, Kybella targets a …