Often, the partner of an emotionally unavailable person has complicated emotional problems of his or her own; low self-esteem or childhood trauma that led them to believe they do not deserve good things in life. Laura Peterson, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert, counsels couples with intimacy issues.
Is the brain made of fat? A: The brain is the fattiest organ in the human body and is composed of roughly 60 percent fat. It is considered the center of the vertebral nervous system and is located in the head of all vertebrates.
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods from animals, such as dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. However, too much cholesterol can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. There are several factors that contribute to high cholesterol -- some are controllable while others are not. Gender: After menopause, a woman's LDL cholesterol level (bad cholesterol) goes up, as does her risk for heart disease.