Is potassium citrate good for bones? Conclusions: Among a group of healthy elderly persons without osteoporosis, treatment with K-citrate for 24 months resulted in a significant increase in aBMD and volumetric BMD at several sites tested, while also improving bone microarchitecture. Does potassium increase bone density? Dietary potassium may neutralize acid load and reduce calcium […]
What does the yurgelun Todd research at McLean Hospital show about teenagers and emotions? Yurgelun-Todd is the director of neuropsychology and cognitive neuroimaging at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass. Her recent work suggests that teens’ brains actually work differently than adults’ when processing emotional information from external stimuli. Why do teens and adults read facial […]
How do I get a leave of absence from UVU? All graduate students must complete the Graduate Student Leave of Absence form and have it approved by their graduate program director and the university’s Director of Graduate Studies if seeking to take a leave from their studies. Contact the Graduate Studies Office at 801.863. 7348 […]
When did rising healthcare costs become an issue? In response to concerns about rising health care spending and prices, many strategies for controlling health care costs have been developed and carried out during the past two decades, especially during the 1980s. Despite these efforts, spending on health has continued to rise at a dramatic rate. […]
Can you be an astronaut with brittle bones? Astronauts lose an average of more than 1% bone mass per month spent in space. There is concern that during long-duration flights, excessive bone loss and the associated increase in serum calcium ion levels will interfere with execution of mission tasks and result in irreversible skeletal damage. […]
Do cucumbers have any nutritional value? Nutrients. Cucumbers are packed with them. In just a single cup of cucumber slices, you’ll get 14% to 19% of the vitamin K you need for the day. You’ll also get vitamins B and C along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Why cucumber is bad for […]
How big of an enclosure does a basilisk need? A basilisk enclosure must be spacious. For an adult pair or trio, I recommend a vertically oriented glass-walled enclosure that is at least 3 feet long by 3 feet wide and 4 feet tall, with plenty of branches, etc. for climbing. Do brown basilisk make good […]
What is entrepreneurship development cell? EDC (Entrepreneurship Development Cell) was established on 7th March 2016 with a vision to bridge the gap between Industry and Academia. EDC Supports businesses and innovators as they develop, launch, and commercialize their ideas and motivate the students to bring out their latent spirit of Entrepreneurship. What are the entrepreneurship […]
What does the number 211 do? Dialing 211 helps direct callers to services for, among others, the elderly, the disabled, those who do not speak English, those with a personal crisis, those with limited reading skills, and those who are new to their communities. 211 covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto […]
Why cnidarians are not classified as plants? Cnidaria are some of the simplest and most beautiful “animals.” These creatures are flower-like and resemble plants in many respects. However, they have a mouth and a simple digestive system at the center of their tentacles. Because of these two features, these creatures are considered animals and not […]
