In vertebrates, melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, a small endocrine gland. It is produced in darkness, thus usually at night, and gets involved in synchronizing circadian rhythms, including sleep–wake timing and blood pressure regulation. For this reason, it is often referred to as the hormone of darkness. More specifically, the secretion […]
Our hands -unlike any other part of our body- are “bare” and daily exposed to external conditions that cause them suffering. In fact, since many of us neglect or ignore to take constant and proper care of our hands and skin, thus not giving them the treatment and hydration needed, we can understand why -especially […]
Parents tend to praise their children kindly every time they mind their manners or demonstrate a success (e.g., when they walk for the first time, try something new, eat all their food, behave, etc.). On the other hand, when it comes to setting restraints and teaching basic social precepts of behavior and politeness, they often […]
Bee royal jelly is a viscous substance with a light-yellow color and a sour taste, produced by worker bees to be used as food for the queen bee. Its composition includes proteins, lipids, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins, as well as bioactive compounds such as peptides, flavonoids, fatty and phenolic acids. It is a product […]
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