The demand for DNA tests of all types has soared over the past decade. The latest ones to gain popularity are home DNA tests; these are cheaper and considerably more convenient than those DNA tests offered by private clinics or hospitals. Nowadays, you can easily find the DNA testing services you need online, at your local pharmacy or [...]

DNA testing can be carried out with many different samples. Even the smallest traces of genetic material can provide enough DNA to extract a genetic profile of the person to which the sample belonged. Which sample do I choose? In the vast majority of cases, the choice of samples you can actually use will be limited [...]

It’s estimated that an average 80 year old man sleeps 25 years, just under one third of his life. There is no satisfying answer to why the human organism needs to disconnect from reality during sleep, but one thing’s for sure: it’s one of the most important stages of our lives, often neglected, and responsable [...]

When our mind keeps wandering and when nothing seems to get in our head there is only one thing that can get worse: to find out that you forgot everything that you have learned. Why does this happen ? Is the time spent lost and is this a natural thing to happen ? Let's find out.

The exam preparation takes place on two fronts: the knowledge part and the psychology part. The two are clearly defined especially before important exams and are less seen at school papers or seminars. Let’s talk about the intelectual part for the purpose of this article. There are people that in the same time frame seem [...]

While training in a gym you must keep in mind that there are rules to respect and courtesy. If problems arise, don’t hesitate to tell a member of the staff about them so that they can be quickly fixed. Never forget the following things concerning gym etiquette: Try to make as little noise as possible. [...]

Last week we talked about finding a good gym. We also talked about a trial workout. This week we shall dwelve deeper into the matter so that you will know how to make the best out of your first real experience at a gym. A good idea is always to know beforehand what training routine [...]

The market is overflowing with all kinds of doors and with each kind of door there are different locks to choose from. But even the most solid heavy duty door (hard wood and steel) can be broken into if the burglar is really determined because most of them have the tools to do it. One [...]

“Mens sana in corpore sano” – a healthy mind in a healthy body credits As you learn more and more things, it’s always important to take care of your body. That divides into two parts: what you eat, and how you work out/play games/swim/etc – we’ll be focusing on the 2nd thing for the moment. [...]

Let’s say you are walking in the park with your wife/girlfriend and suddenly three bad guys come near you with a knife and the well-known line “hand over your wallet”. You saw them approaching, but your ego didn’t let you choose to escape them when you had the chance. Nowadays, violence is more and more [...]