Articles By Lord Jorrel Polintan

Movement and Stroke

Research on How Brain Corrects Movement Gives Better Stroke Understanding

Aside from basic movement, what experts need to understand now is how difficulty in movement brought about by stroke occurs and how the brain processes it. That is why researchers at Queen's University studied how the brain corrects movement after being hit or bumped, in the hopes of understanding the difficulties in movement.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Gives Prolonged Fatigue

Cancer is a serious matter that must be dealt with. And unfortunately, treatment for such a lethal disease - chemotherapy - not only kills cancer cells thus preventing them from dividing, but also harms other cells that are normal in the body. It is common knowledge that chemotherapy, though very effective at treating cancer, can leave its weary patients with some side effects.

IT Firms Top 2012 List of Australia's Ideal Workplace

Flexible Workplaces: Better Work, Better Health

Working is an essential part of life. Almost everyone is expected to work sooner or later to earn a living. However, a dream job could end up a nightmare what with all the different factors such as long work hours, traffic and commuting, and the lack of time for self. That is why flexible workplaces were introduced - making even a bad job, great.

DNA to Blame for ADHD

DNA to Blame for ADHD

When parents discover that their child is one of the thousands out there who have attention-deficit hyperactive disorder, their first reaction is to find something to blame. Whether it is their playmates, their school, or even themselves, unnecessary stress goes into blaming. But new research puts things into perspective, and the culprit? A person's DNA.

Species Threatened by Extinction

Agriculture: Animals Need it, Too

More often than not, when agriculture and farming is talked about, the discussion will lead to the farmers, the end users, or the environment. Never will people hear anything about animals and wildlife when comes to the topic of agriculture. And with this neglect with animal and wildlife survival, the threat of extinction is upon them.

Sexting

Sexting: Blown Out of Proportion?

Teenagers today can be described in one word - social. That's because with cellphone in hand, they can interact with almost anyone via the internet or just through text. However, do people really know what's lies behind the now common cellphones that the youth so readily wields in their ha...

9/11 Attack and Asthma

9/11 Attack and Asthma Attack: How the Incident Increased Asthma

The 9/11 incident that brought down the World Trade Center will be forever remembered as an attack that left people in fear, panic, and turmoil. But what most people don't know is that for those who responded in ground zero are also left with a disease - asthma.

Disabled Children and Their Potential

What’s Stopping Disabled Children from Reaching Their Potential?

Disability is a reality that people, more specifically children, face everyday. And it does help if there are people around them that they can count on. However, those exact people who are trying to help them and those who are walking on eggshells around them might be stopping them from reaching their potentials.

Face Blindness

Another Face in the Crowd: Science of Face Recognition

People get to meet a new friend or acquaintance each day in their everyday lives. But remembering them can be a whole different story because trying to recall someone's name and trying to recognize their face can be a difficult social issue.

Asthma Risk During Christmas

Five Common Health Risks During Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner and almost everyone is busy digging for their decorations and ornaments to jazz up their homes. Along with this season come a dozen parties that people get invited to – to eat, drink, and all around, be merry.