Have you ever heard of tonsil stones or had one yourself? While not dangerous to your health, they aren’t exactly something you want tickling the back of your throat. This is everything you need to know about tonsil stones, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from growing in the first...
Remember that Dr. Scholl’s TV commercial where all those supposedly cool people were asking everyone else: “Are you gellin’?” Well, years later (and years younger), kids are asking a very similar question sounding question… Are you JUULing? What Is JUULing? According to JUUL, it’s “the satisfying alternative to cigarettes.” If you’re familiar with vaping, JUULing...
The cannabis industry is growing, and studies are showing that this super-plant can help to cure a multitude of aches and pains, from the relief of irritable bowel syndrome to minimizing pain caused by fibromyalgia. Of course, not all users want to use smoking marijuana in order to get that relief. Fortunately, now there’s a...
Water is a luxury that many people disregard, but there are a lot of people in the world with limited access to water. To be exact, according to water.org, 663 million people (1 in 10) lack access to safe water. Water is great for so many things such as keeping you hydrated, flushing out toxins...
This article was originally published on June 26, 2019, and has since been updated. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its ‘Dirty Dozen’ report and Kale has ranked third only behind strawberries and spinach when it comes to pesticide contamination [1]. Each year, the EWG analyzes Department of Agriculture test data to identify which...
We have no control over our birth month. But of the twelve months, if you were born in December, science is on your side. Whether you’re supposed to give birth to a December baby or you are a December baby, we’ve got some good news. December babies are extra special! Many parents have anxiety over...
The Mandela Effect is a fascinating phenomenon where a large group of people remembers an event or detail differently than it actually happened. Named after Nelson Mandela, this effect has sparked numerous debates and theories. Here are twelve notable instances where the Mandela Effect has left us scratching our heads. 1. Nelson Mandela’s Death The...
Though not everyone likes them, it’s safe to say that bananas are a pretty popular fruit worldwide. That being said, people tend to have differing opinions on when they are best to eat. Some prefer them on the greener side, others quite ripe with some browning spots on the skin, and others somewhere in between....
Kate Ferranti describes her dad as compassionate, calm, and beloved by everyone who meets him. She says that she and her dad have always been extremely close, with many of her skills, likes, and interests coming from him and what he taught her. Sadly, at 75, she is enduring the painfully slow goodbye of watching...
Many of us grew up eating oatmeal, also known as porridge, for breakfast. Especially those of us from cold-climate places, we know how warm and inviting a bowl of hot oats can be on a cold winter morning. We’ve also been taught that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast, particularly for those with heart problems. Recently,...
A recent study published in the prestigious journal Cancer Research has provided encouraging news regarding the potential role of aerobic exercise in reducing the risks of certain cancers. The study found that engaging in regular aerobic exercise, particularly running, could significantly decrease the chances of developing or recurring certain types of cancer by an astounding...
Anyone who uses the internet knows that there is always a risk that people might speak poorly of you online. No one knows this more than people who are even moderately famous. People who don’t know them say nasty things on social media, often hiding behind a fake account so that no one knows who...
