In life, sometimes the hardest and heartbreaking stories are the ones we need to tell. They’re the ones that are raw, make us vulnerable, and lead us down the paths we fear most. But they are the stories and experiences that can be followed by immense growth. This is one of those stories… Kyrstyn Johnson...
Things are not always as perfect as they seem…So says this number puzzle. At first glance, you’d immediately think of it as a 1, 2, three count-up, but it’s not. The human brain is a fantastic work of art. It can adapt itself to sights and thoughts that are common to our everyday lives. A...
This article was originally published on January 8, 2019, and has since been updated. Chemo and Radiotherapy can be effective treatments for cancer. The downside, of course, is a range of difficult side effects experienced during treatments. Fortunately, a type of treatment that aims to harness the immune system to combat cancer (called immunotherapy) could...
This article was originally published on December 21, 2018, and has since been updated. It’s no secret… Global warming is happening rapidly all over the world. In addition to normally warm regions experiencing hotter temperatures, even the United States can testify to changes and inconsistencies in the weather as the seasons change. The country’s wealth,...
Every child deserves to be loved. Deep down, every one of them wants to surround themselves with family and friends. We don’t want to feel rejected or alone in the world. That very belief is exactly what shocks us when we hear about people like Jono Lancaster. How can two people prepare for and carry...
How has fibromyalgia affected one of the best-selling musical artists of the 21st century? In “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” a documentary released on Netflix, Lady Gaga describes the pain that’s characterized her life with fibromyalgia for the past half-decade. “I have chased this pain for five years,” Gaga said. “I can still be me, and when I...
A physicist exploring the mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has apparently discovered a groundbreaking theory proposing the existence of a brand new law of physics, which has been termed the “second law of Infodynamics.” This new law suggests that we may in fact be living in a simulation.1 Dr. Melvin Vopson’s research explores the intricacies...
Planes are designed with the utmost diligence, ensuring safety for passengers. However, engineers and mechanics can’t account for some things. Here are five instances in which pilot error endangered the lives of passengers and flight staff. 1. Preventable Pilot Error On March 23, 1994, a pilot error led to the deaths of 75 passengers as...
In recent years, several elite athletes and celebrities have been spotted sporting cupping marks on their bodies. As such, a practice that began in ancient times finally earned some spotlight from the mainstream media. The attention has helped make cupping a popular trend, and for good reason. Benefits of cupping are widely reported, they include pain...
Whether ready or not, all women come to the stage of life when menopause is upon them. The majority of us are familiar with this stage of life that marks the end of menstrual cycles due to the natural decline of the female reproductive hormones. Menopause is officially diagnosed once 12 months have passed without...
Do you suffer from abdominal bloating, altered bowel habits, and recurring abdominal pain and discomfort despite following a relatively “clean” and healthy diet? Does it seem as if certain foods trigger your symptoms, but it’s hard to pin down exactly which ones? If so, you may be one of the 7-10% of people worldwide who...
If you are someone who struggles with sleep, has struggle with sleep, and continues to struggle with sleep… nothing – I repeat, nothing – fills you with envy more than listening to someone talk about the unbelievably soothing slumber they had the night before. The reason sleep loss is about so much more than bags...
