Articles written by Melanie Lamprecht
All 38 articles written by Melanie Lamprecht
Protein: Eating the Right Food
Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats
Protein is a typical muscle-building nutrient and is supplied by the food we eat. Read on to find out more about eating right. more...
Trends of Brain Size in Bats: The Relationship between Sexual Selection and Brain/Testes Size
Category: Genetics & Evolution (general)
This article analyses and questions the trends of brain and testes size in bat species. more...
Bat Mating System and Brain Size: Sexual Selection Theory
Category: Genetics & Evolution (general)
This article examines some of the important hypotheses relating to sexual dimorphism and brain size in bats. more...
Squat Analysis: How to Do a Proper Squat
Category: Strength Training
This article outlines the main muscles and their attachments as well as information about the joint actions and the different ways in which a squat can be attempted. more...
The Respiratory System: Basic Physiology and Anatomy Review
Category: General Medicine (general)
This article provides an overview of the basic structure and function of the respiratory system. more...
Category: First Aid
Do you know how to resuscitate adults or children in an emergency?Here is a simple guideline to teach you how. more...
Therapeutic Humor: Value of Humor to Health Care Professionals and Patients
Category: General Medicine (general)
How does humor affect health care surroundings? Read on to find out more about the value and effects of humor. more...
Aggressive Behaviour: Why Do Some People Have Aggression and Others Not?
Category: Child Psychology
Many factors play a role and influence the levels of aggression. Read on to find out more about these aggression-related factors. more...
Enzyme Inhibition: Ribonuclease A and Tosylphenylalanine Chloromethyl Ketone(TPCK)
Category: Biochemistry
Read about the goals of Ribonuclease A,TPCK and enzyme inhibition in modern protein chemistry. more...
Helicobacter Pylori Treatment: Critical Update
Category: Intestinal Illness
This article evaluates the epidemiology and eradication of H. pylori in dyspepsia patients and other special populations using short-course treatments. more...
Iron in Pregnancy: Free Radical Generation
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Transitional metals, specifically iron, are important in the production of free radicals.Free radical damage is not uncommon and can be detrimental to the fetus. more...
Poor Iron Nutrition: Inadequate Funds or Insufficient Knowledge
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Optimal iron nutrition is not always present during pregnancy. Read on to find out which factors can affect iron nutrition. more...
The Role of Folate: Neurocognitive Functioning
Category: Neurological Illness
Suggestions that folate may play a role in mood and cognitive disorders is not far behind. What are the benefits of folate status and neurocognitive functioning. more...
The Effect of High Folate Levels: What are the Findings
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Studies about the potential adverse effects associated with high intakes of folic acid is still underway.Read about the different findings linked with high folate intake. more...
Excessive Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Disruption of Normal Fetal Brain Development
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Pregnant women should be aware that over-dosage of certain vitamins may present a potential risk to the fetus' developing organ systems, especially the brain. more...
Thrombocytopenia: Low Platelet Count
Category: Diseases/Viruses
This article is designed to inform the reader about the condition known as thrombocytopenia and the important role that platelets play in the body. more...
Facts about Worship: How to Practice a Lifestyle of Worship
Category: Protestantism (general)
Worship is giving worth or value to something or someone. What are the facts about worshipping God and how can you incorporate worship into your lifestyle? more...
Bible Intake: How to Improve and Structure Bible Reading
Category: Protestantism (general)
Bible Intake needs to be an essential daily activity. Read about the ways in which Bible Intake can be improved. more...
Spiritual Discipline: Benefits of Meditating on Scripture
Category: Protestantism (general)
Meditating on scripture is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. Read on to find out more about the benefits of meditating on God's word more...
Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats
This article outlines the main difference and importance of the various types of fat. more...
Brain Evolution in Bats: Analysis of Overall Brain Dimension
Category: Genetic Theory
This article outlines and questions the comparative data used to study brain evolution in bats more...
Vitamins and Minerals: Classification and Function of Different Types of Minerals
Category: Proteins/Carb/Fats
Macrominerals are necessary for a variety of metabolic processes. The body needs a regular supply of minerals for it to function properly. more...
Airway Management: Opening the Airways
Category: First Aid
Airway management is important. Read about how to open airways manually or by using airway adjuncts. more...
The Heart: Cardiovascular Anatomy
Category: General Medicine (general)
The following article provides more information about the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. more...
The Heart Failure Nurse: Improving the Quality of Life for CHF Patients
Category: Patient Health Education
Patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) entail close clinical management and support to control and identify their symptoms. more...
Aggressive Trends: Parent-Child Aggression
Category: Child Psychology
Read on to find out more about aggressive trends and how parents' agression affects the child. more...
Aggression: General Aggression Model
Category: Child Psychology
This article uses the general aggression model (GAM) to address what aggression is. more...
Psychotropic Drugs for Children: Safety Measures
Category: Psychology (general)
There are dangers in over-medicating children with psychotropic drugs. Are there proper safety measures that go along with their use? more...
Childhood Trauma: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Category: Psychology (general)
The rate of trauma exposure and evidence of PTSD among child populations is increasing; there is an urgent need for interventions in the management of PTSD in children. more...
Iron Overload: Reactive Iron Species
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Many iron overload conditions can be attributed to free iron.Read about the effect of iron overdose on the outcome of pregnancy. more...
Iron Stores during Pregnancy: Protection Against Iron Depletion
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
The are methods for combatting iron deficiency in pregnancy. Read about the importance of iron stores during pregnancy. more...
Folic Acid Depletion in Pregnancy: Neural Tube Defects
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Folic acid deficiency is the most prevalent vitamin deficiency in pregnancy and has been closely linked to defects in neural tube closure. Read on to find out more... more...
Overdose of Vitamin A: Teratogenic Effects on the Fetus
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Vitamin A is vital during pregnancy however, an over-dosage puts the fetus at a potential risk. Read on to find out more about Vitamin A and its teratogenic effects. more...
Nutrient Requirements: Detrimental Effects from Excessive Intake
Category: Pregnancy & Childbirth (general)
Pregnant women taking dietary supplements should be cautious and aware of the potentially detrimental effects from excessive intake. more...
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Important Questions and Answers about IDA
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent causes of anemia. This article aims to answer some important questions about the blood disorder: Iron Deficiency Anemia. more...
How to Use Prayer Points: Praying with Purpose to Enable Your Own Spiritual Growth
Category: Protestantism (general)
Can prayer points change the way you pray? How effective are prayer points?Read on to find out more.. more...
What are Spiritual Disciplines?: Striving for a Spiritual Life.
Category: Protestantism (general)
Learning to be disciplined-physically and spiritually- can be helpful in life. Time and time again there is a desire to go back to the basics. more...
Deep Brain Stimulation: The right candidate for this surgical procedure
Category: Parkinson's Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation, a therapeutic option for treatment of Parkinson's disease. This article reviews which candidates are suitable for this surgical procedure more...
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