Mattresses: we sleep on them, we eat on them, we drool on them, we do…other stuff on them. They experience direct contact with us at least 8 hours a day (if you’re sleeping enough!) It’s no wonder that after a while, they can get dirty and start to smell a bit. So let’s talk about...
Contrary to popular belief, new research reveals that some Stone Age people primarily consumed a plant-based diet, rather than a Paleo one. Recent studies have shed light on the dietary habits of the Iberomaurusians, a Paleolithic group from North Africa, suggesting their diet was rich in plant matter and not heavily reliant on meat.1 Debunking...
In a shocking medical case, doctors in Shanghai, China, discovered a fetus growing inside the skull of a one-year-old girl. This rare condition, known as fetus in fetu (FIF), presented severe developmental issues for the child, who experienced significant delays in motor skills and speech development.1 Initial Symptoms and Diagnosis The parents of the one-year-old...
Winter is right around the corner and you probably already know what that means. That’s right, your heating bill is going to go through the roof! As Summer is coming to an end and we are forced indoors due to the unforgiving cold, you’re going to want to save some money. Here are five awesome...
Gray hair is just one of many changes within our bodies as we age. However, with the color change comes a few other undesirable effects like dry, brittle, or dull hair. Here are a few tips to help revive aging hair. Try Dye for Gray Hair The most obvious solution for reviving, or in this...
Life and death are surprisingly complex elements, often leaving people wondering if they did it correctly. A hospice nurse has revealed the last thing more than 100 people have said in the moments before their passing. Interestingly, it sheds light on what’s important in life. Notable Nurse Jackie A hospice nurse named Jackie McFadden has...
Few foods have sparked as much debate as butter and its health attributes. Since the 1960s, the American Heart Association has recommended limiting foods high in saturated fats, like butter. But in 2024, with new research and insights, we have a more nuanced understanding of butter, saturated fat, and heart disease. Is Butter Bad for...
Researchers have discovered an 8-mile-long rock canvas covered in paintings of now-extinct ice age beasts. They estimate that these paintings of animals are around 12,600 years old. (1) Ice Age Beasts Discovered Painted on 8-Mile Long Rock ‘Canvas’ Deep in the Amazon Rainforest lies an artistic masterpiece drawn with the red pigment ochre. The painting,...
OBY is a housing company that is attempting two of the biggest problems we are facing today: lack of affordable housing and climate change. Short for our backyard, the California-based company is renting people’s backyards for 99 years to build tiny homes. These homes are compact, eco-friendly living spaces that are addressing the state’s housing...
There is a new trend of houses that’s living up to the country dream we all wish we could have. Recently, the farmhouse-styled homes have been a very popular topic over the years. However, barndominiums are starting to make an impact and they might just be the next big housing trend. People are obsessing about...
Dr. Leonard Sax has been a family physician for over 30 years, and in his three decades of practice, he has had the opportunity to observe hundreds of parent-child interactions. In 2015, he wrote about his observations in the Wall Street Journal, and they are discouraging, to say the least. In the piece entitled “Parenting...
Everyone is born with their unique striking beauty. 25-year-old Chelsea Werner from Danville, California was born with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal defect (1 in 700 babies) that delays physiological and intellectual development. Chelsea was introduced to gymnastics at the age of four to help her develop strong muscles because most people with Down...
