10 Facts about Collagen

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10 Facts about Collagen

June 12, 2019

10 Facts about Collagen | Healthbiztips

10 Facts about Collagen | Healthbiztips

Collagen is a protein which is commonly associated with the youthful and wrinkle-free appearance of the skin because it provides strength and flexibility. This protein is abundantly found in the skin. In fact, collagen makes up about 75% of your skin.

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1. Collagen isn't just found in your skin. In fact, it provides structural support to most of your cells and tissues like your cornea, hair, nail, teeth, bone, blood vessels, lungs, muscle, tendon, cartilage, connective tissues, and internal organs.


2. The word "collagen" is derived from the Greek word "kólla" which means glue.


3. Collagen is the most abundant protein in humans as it makes up about 25% to 35% of total proteins found in the human body and it's main function is to provide structural support.


4. There are about 25 kinds of collagen found in the human body? Approximately 12 kinds of collagen is exclusively found in the skin.


5. As we age, our ability to produce collagen diminishes which leads to wrinkling and sagging.


6. There's a chance a person can be allergic to cosmetically applied collagen.


7. You may be familiar with the food gelatin, but did you know that it's actually made up of broken down collagen. Yummy?


8. The 5 common type of collagen are:

• Type I : found in skin, cornea, dentin of teeth, blood vessels, tendon, and bones
• Type II: found in cartilage
• Type III: found in reticular fiber in the bone marrow and lymphoid tissues
• Type IV: found in the basement membrane of tissues
• Type V: found in the hair and placenta

9. 90% of the collagen found in the human body is type I collagen.


10. By 2018, there have been 40 subtypes of collagen identified.

11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology

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11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology

December 22, 2018

11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology

On average, a person lies several times a day, but compulsive liar takes lying to an all new level. It's as if their lying has gone out of control.

11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology

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1. An average person lies, but with a purpose. For example, they can lie about compliments they say to friends to make them feel better or to take advantage of them. On the other hand, a compulsive liar habitually tells lies without consciously thinking about it and without any justifiable reason.

2. Compulsive liar often tell lies that does not benefit them. They can inject exaggerated lies even in the simplest context.

3. It is very hard for a compulsive liar to tell the truth. In fact, it's easier for them to spontaneously fabricate lies. The compulsion to tell lies usually starts during childhood and is associated with poor self-esteem.

4. A compulsive liar tells lies ranging from simple matter up to big issues that can jeopardize their personal life or career. It's terrifying that they seem to come up with a lie instantaneously, but they don't usually lie to manipulate other people.

5. Compulsive liars do not regret or fell bad about the lies they construct. In fact, they risk it all. They constantly lie even when their personal or professional life is at stake. They do not care about what other people say and how they will be judged.

6. Compulsive liar are so good at telling lies that they can fool many people. They can be so good at lying that it's very hard to tell if they're actually lying. A compulsive liar does not show even the most subtle sign when they are lying. Don't expect to see a compulsive liar agitated or uncomfortable when lying. In fact, constant lying is the normal way of life for a compulsive liar.

7. Even when a compulsive liar knew people can see through their lies, this doesn't stop them from telling lies. While a compulsive liar may be aware that they are telling a lie, they often can not help themselves from telling lies. Lying has become such a strong habit that's almost impossible to break.

8. Being a compulsive liar often accompanies certain personality disorders like ADHD, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar personality disorder. A compulsive liar often do not admit that they have such condition. Some compulsive liars only admit to seek treatment when their lying behavior has caused a tragic blow to their life.

9. A compulsive liar has more white matter in their brain's prefrotal cortex which makes sense considering the amount of brain work they have to do to make-up lies.

10. Compulsive liars are rare. This type of liar is also called habitual liar.

11. We don't know exactly what happens inside the minds of compulsive liar. There is very little research done about their psychology. In fact, compulsive liar is not considered a mental illness in itself.

13 Facts about Varicose viens

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13 Facts about Varicose viens

November 21, 2018

Varicose viens are dilated and twisted viens usually with bluish tinge commonly seen on the lower extremities.

13 Facts about Varicose viens

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1. In healthy viens, there are one way valves which prevent pooling of the blood, however in varicose viens, the valves are faulty, not closing properly which allows blood to backflow and accumulate in the viens leading to bulging and pain.

2. Genetics is the number one predisposing factor in developing varicose viens.

3. Obesity, advancing age, pregnancy, prolong standing and prolong sitting contributes to the formation of varicose viens.

4. Varicose vien affects more female than male.

5. Exercise, leg elevation, and use of compressive stocking are beneficial to individuals with varicose viens.

6. Having varicose viens increases the risk of forming blood clots (thrombus) which can travel to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism.

7. Avoid standing or sitting for a long period of time as gravity puts pressure on the viens of the lower extremities.

8. When walking or running, muscle contraction of the calf muscle helps push the blood from the deep viens of the lower leg into the heart.

9. Vien stripping is a surgical procedure in which varicose viens are removed. It is becoming less popular with the advent of non-surgical procedure.

10. Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which a medicine is injected into the varicose vien to shrink it. The vien is then absorbed by the body.

11. In ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, the physician does sclerotherapy with the aid of ultrasound imaging for better visualization.

12. In foam sclerotherapy, the medicine they inject into the varicose vien is incorporated with gas to make a foam which increases the surface area of the medicine making it suitable to shrink larger varicosities.

13. In endovenous thermal ablation, a radiofrequency catheter is inserted into the vien with the guide of ultrasound imaging, which closes the vien by cauterizing it.

8 Facts about Lanzones

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8 Facts about Lanzones

November 09, 2018

Do you want to know more facts about lanzones?

Lanzones is a popular fruit grown in many tropical countries in South East Asia. It is a delicious sweet, sour, and juicy fruit. This fruit has a spherical or oval shape, with yellow to brownish peel and a semi-translucent soft flesh.

8 Facts about Lanzones

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1. Lanzones tree's lifespan is 1 century (100 years).

2. Take it easy. Endulging in too much lanzones can cause bloating.

3. Lansones has several varieties including duku, jolo, longkong, and paete.

4. The flesh of lanzones fruit is usually eaten raw, but can also be made as candy, jam, beverage, jelly, salad, and be use as an ingredient in many Asian main dish.

5. Lanzones is in season from August to November.

6. Lanzones fruit is acidic so it's sour variety is not recommended for people afflicted with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or hyperacidity.

7. Lanzones originated from the Malaysian Peninsula. It has been grown successfully in many Asian countries like Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It even reached Hawaii.

8. Did you know that lanzones tree only begins to bear fruit 4 years after it has been planted.