Definition: A branch of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers. An algebraic equation represents a scale, what is done on one side of the scale with a number is also done to the other side of the scale. The numbers are the constants. Examples: Algebra is an abstract concept in mathematics. For a complete overview of what Algebra is, please see the full article about Algebra. 1  Article. 2  Article. 3  Article. 4  Article. 5  Article. 6  Article. 7  Article. 8  List.
Women, especially those who experience PMS, often crave sweets in the days before menstruation begins. This craving stems from the normal hormone fluctuations that accompany the menstrual cycle. Hormonal deficiencies or imbalances in both men and women can also trigger sugar cravings.
Laboratory and animal studies have found an increase in insulin with some artificial sweeteners, which could drop your blood sugar and make you crave more sugar, but there is no consistent evidence for this in humans. There is some evidence in humans that artificial sweeteners may subjectively increase appetite.