The Total Lung Capacity (TLC) is the volume of air your lungs can hold at any given point in time and is also a measure of how healthy your lungs are. Your lung capacity is a predictor of your health & longevity (mortality rate). The higher your lung capacity, the easier it is for you […]
What is the Merge Tool? If you have multiple raw data files, say one from 23andMe and one from AncestryDNA, this tool allows you to consolidate these into a single file. Which raw data formats are supported by the Merge Tool? The Merge Tool supports the following formats: AncestryDNA Family Tree DNA My Heritage DNA […]
What is the Convert Tool? If you have your raw data file from AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA or any other company, and want to convert it to the 23andMe format you can use the Convert Tool. Which raw data formats are supported by the Convert Tool? The Convert Tool supports the following formats: AncestryDNA Family […]
The heart capacity is a measure of the amount of blood your heart pumps every minute. It is calculated using the following equation: Heart Capacity = heart rate x stroke volume Stroke volume is the amount of blood your heart pumps every time it beats. The capacity of the heart to pump enough blood every […]
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body that plays an important role in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Magnesium is a macromineral - this means our body requires large quantities of magnesium. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is found in bone, while the rest is in muscles, soft tissues, and […]
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids - What Are They? Fats are essential to our bodies and cannot be completely removed from our diet. But too much fat or the wrong type of fat can be harmful to us, especially our hearts. However, there are “good” fats that offer health benefits. All fats are made up of carbon […]
Overview Caffeine is one of the most popular psychostimulants legally consumed. Psychostimulants are substances that alter the mood and behavior of a person. Caffeine is majorly present in coffee, tea, energy drinks, and chocolates. Caffeine produces a small rise in dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is called the happy hormone. This is why you […]
Identical twins, also known as monozygotic twins, are believed to have identical sets of genes since they are formed from the same fertilized egg. Studies on identical twins have been used as a key research tool to tease apart the genetic and environmental contributions to a disease. For example, in the case of identical twins […]
Antioxidants Overview Antioxidants are any compounds that help prevent cell damage in the body. One of the common reasons for cell damage is oxidation, where an atom or a molecule loses electrons. While oxidation is useful for a few processes, excess oxidation leads to cell damage. The use of antioxidants is to regulate the level […]
