If you have been paying attention to the news for the past few years, you may have heard of the glowing sea turtle discovered by marine biologists during a diving trip in the South Pacific. Although this turtle was discovered in 2015, biofluorescence—the scientific processes behind the turtle’s glow—has recently been growing in popularity and...
Coffee has become a sort of subculture these days. Sure, most of us enjoy a cuppa every morning, probably with some milk and sweetener. We like to frequent coffee shops and sip seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice lattes in the fall, peppermint mocha in the winter, and frappuccinos in the summer. Some like to order a different drink every time...
During the height of Covid, everyone was frequently washing their hands, and sanitizing them and every surface we encountered. While that might have been a bit much, there are many reasons to have good hygiene, including maintaining good physical health. Here are 10 things you should always wash your hands after touching. 1. Always Wash...
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits worldwide, known for their sweet taste, convenient packaging, and impressive nutritional profile. From boosting heart health to aiding digestion, these berries offer a myriad of health benefits that make them a must-have in your diet. Whether you enjoy them on their own, in smoothies, or as part...
Life is never the same after a heart attack. The medical care that follows often includes diet and lifestyle advice to prevent another cardiovascular event in the future. However, a new study indicates that doctors shouldn’t end there. Many heart attack survivors may benefit from emotional and mental health care as well. Depression and Anxiety...
“If you feel you are in a black hole, don’t give up – there’s a way out…”From a world-renowned scientist who spent nearly his entire life physically disabled, confined to a wheelchair, and unable to speak, this beautiful piece of advice should be heeded by anyone who has lost the will to go on. Life...
Loneliness is a strong feeling of abandonment or rejection, an unpleasant emotion that arises in response to isolation [1]. It manifests as feelings of anxiety due to a lack of human connection or social interaction, usually leaving a person feeling detached, vulnerable and distressed. Loneliness is a normal human emotion, such as anger or happiness,...
Constipation, or the inability to have a bowel movement, affects approximately twenty percent of the population [1]. It can range in severity and can be mildly inconvenient all the way to downright painful. Luckily, there are several foods that help make you poop, which could kick-start your bowels and get you back to regularity. What...
Finding a mattress that supports your spine is only the beginning. Even the most supportive and comfortable mattresses can pose a different set of risks to your health in the form of allergens and even toxins. Mold, bacteria, dust mites, and pesticides lurk in most people’s beds. Here’s how to choose the best new mattress and...
Understanding blood types is crucial for various medical procedures, including transfusions and organ transplants. Blood types are classified based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on red blood cells. Here’s a detailed look at the eight main blood types, from the least to the most common, and a special mention of the rarest...
How many of us monitor our sleep posture? We have a favorite position; we fall asleep and that’s generally as far as it goes. However, sleep position can have profound implications not only for the quality of sleep but also for long-term health. Indeed, in the worst-case scenarios, a bad sleep posture may be slowly...
If there was one thing you could do to improve all aspects of your life, one thing that would improve everything else in a profound way… would that intrigue you? We focus so much on yo-yo diets, calorie counting, fitness trackers, and finding the latest lifehacks on social media, that we end up overlooking the...
