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A Dangerous Volcano: Mount Vesuvius!

It may have happened almost 2000 years ago, but the world still remembers Pompeii and its fate, when Mount Vesuvis buried it in ash. Mount Vesuvius is still an active volcano today. It is the volcano with the most violent past, a past filled with historical eruptions.

How I'd Love to Visit the Remarkable Mount Fuji...

Mount Fuji has not erupted in over 300 years, since the Hoei eruption in 1707-1708. Being the giant volcano is one of the most stunning places on earth, we should enjoy its beauty as long as we can.

What You Need To Know About Covid-19 and Air Conditioning

When air conditioning is working, it literally moves air currents around the room, and potentially spreads the droplets further, whether it’s an air conditioning system, forced heating, or a fan, as explained by Waleed Javaid, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount

Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!

Moses on Mount Sinai, Jean-Léon Gérôme 10. Sacrifice of Isaac, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio 11. Ruth in the Field of Boaz, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld 12. Creation of Adam, Michelangelo The famous ceiling Fresco in the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s most well-known masterpieces. 13.

20 Fascinating and Beautiful Moments Caught on Camera

This cutie is a fennec fox, a small crepuscular fox native to the Sahara Desert and the Sinai Peninsula. 2. Furka Pass, Switzerland 3. The Patagonian Crater agate is found only in Argentina. Related: 16 Remarkable Images of the World's Curiosities 4. 

What REALLY Causes an Enlarged Heart?

Sandhya Balaram, MD, associate professor or cardiovascular surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, says that “the heart changes shape to become more round and spherical and bigger than its normal size.

Do We Really Need CBD Shampoos?

Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in the Department of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, says that if anything, the benefits of CBD will do more for the scalp than the hair itself : " CBD containing scalp products may be of benefit if you have scalp dandruff or psoriasis

WARNING! These Bathroom Habits Can Lead to Urinary Issues

Kaplan, director of Benign Urologic Diseases at the Mount Sinai Health System shared with The Healthy , “People sensitize their bladders to go at lower volumes than needed.” In some cases, this increased bladder sensitivity could even interrupt your sleep and wake you up at night.

Pay Attention to How Your Microwave Could Be Harming You

Galvez, an associate professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, "chemicals used in everyday products need to be rigorously evaluated for their full potential of human health impacts before they are made widely available in the marketplace

The Herpes Virus Might be a Cause of Alzheimer's!

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has reignited a controversial theory about what causes this neurodegenerative disease by studying the brains of people from three different brain banks.

Scientists Claim: We Can Turn the Clock on Old Hearts

The study , carried out by the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and published by the European Heart journal, aimed to observe the effect of cardiac stem cells on different aspects of the heart, ranging from its function to structure.

Discover 8 Remarkable Health Benefits of Seaweed

Rodriguez, RD, CDE of Mount Sinai Diabetes Alliance, there is approximately seven times more calcium in seaweed than in milk. This is one of the main reasons why seaweed is such good food for anyone to eat.

These Are the Best Nature Walks in the Entire World

Mount Sinai, Egypt Image Source This sacred place is said to be where God handed the 10 Commandments to Moses. The mountain’s stunning beauty is best experienced when ascended in the middle of the night. This is because you’ll get to experience the breathtakingly beautiful sunrise once dawn breaks.

How Many Plants Do You Need to Clean Indoor Air? None.

According to Luz Claudio , a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, “There are no definitive studies to show that having indoor plants can significantly increase the air quality in the home to improve health in a measurable way.”