The parent-child relationship is not necessarily a sacred or constitutional one. It’s a bond purely set in unconditional love and endless sacrifice. It has always been simple. Parents give birth to children – dependent little humans who need care and support all through their childhood. The parents make sacrifices and commit to their obligations, and...
Everyone has experienced that feeling of ’something isn’t right.’ Often, the feeling doesn’t mean anything, and the situation is okay. However, sometimes these instincts can save people from horrible—and even life-threatening—situations. This is more than a suddenly realization that maybe you left the gas on at home. It could be a dark vibe you get...
For many patients, the most prescribed medication in Canada may have been wrongfully issued. This drug is used for those with underactive thyroids, the condition known clinically as hypothyroidism. The medication in question is known as levothyroxine, a synthetic version of thyroxine (T4), one of our body’s naturally produced thyroid hormones. Levothyroxine is commonly sold...
This article was originally published on January 03, 2018, and has since been updated. Imagine, for a moment, meeting the future love of your life at work. You begin dating, the sparks are flying, and you each know it’s meant to be. Now, imagine being in love with your beautiful partner, only to learn you have...
Ask anyone what they think causes osteoarthritis. Chances are they will say something to the effect of, it’s simply a result of aging or it’s just a sign of your bones getting weaker because of poor diet. Now, it’s not that those answers are wrong, but they are not entirely right. In fact, a new...
In 1983, learning that your child has Down syndrome was incredibly sad, since life expectancy was only about 25 years old. But today, people with Down syndrome are living well into their 60’s and beyond! (1) More than ever before, families affected by Down syndrome can expect to enjoy spending a full lifetime together, thanks...
Christie Brinkley, the iconic supermodel, has always been admired for her timeless beauty. She recently shared a personal revelation that echoed deeply with her fans. During a routine skin check-up with one of her daughters, she discovered cancerous cells on her temple. A discovery she considers herself lucky to have made early. Although she did...
In the whirlwind of technological advancement and societal evolution, it’s fascinating to take a moment and reflect on the myriad of innovations that have shaped our lives over the past four decades. From the emergence of the internet to the revolution in personal computing, the world we inhabit today would be virtually unrecognizable to someone...
Get to know the special glow-in-the-dark flower this spring. The soft glow of these genetically modified petunias fills your garden. When you see a Firefly Petunia for the first time, you might think you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. But these flowers really do glow in the dark. Scientists, including Karen Sarkisyan, a...
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It affects million of Americans, and men and women worldwide. Like all types of arthritis, it is characterized by the degeneration of joints, which results in severe inflammation, pain, stiffness, and a drastic decrease in range of motion. The eventual wearing away of the protective cartilage between...
When Gemma Corby’s daughter was born, she noticed a chickpea sized lump in her breast, since being a new mom who was also breastfeeding, when she flagged her concern to the staff, she was reassured that this was merely a blocked milk duct, which is not uncommon during milk production. After being told that her...
In today’s society, it can be difficult to have a healthy relationship with food. We live in a world of extremes. On one hand, you have extreme diet restrictions, on another, there are hot dog eating contests and “freak shakes”. We’re bombarded with messages from brands, ads, “influencers”, and other forms of media telling us...
