One of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make is entrusting the care of their children, especially infants, to other people. As much as they’d like to spend every waking second with their babies, money has to be made, and babies can’t always be taken to work. It’s difficult because despite leaving with...
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We’ve reached a strange point in history in which an entire generation of people has never lived without incredibly modern technology like the internet, smartphones, and social media. You’re as likely to see a toddler with a tablet as a toddler with a stuffed teddy. Perhaps you’re a parent of young children yourself, and someway...
As science evolves, we are discovering more and more therapeutic techniques to conquer some of our most debilitating conditions. Research led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is exploring the potential of strobe lights and low frequency sounds to recreate the brain waves lost in Alzheimer’s disease [1]. This technique of light and sound has...
Four-year-old Sienna Rasul from Aberfan, South Wales, fought a fierce battle for her life at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, after she tried on different shoes without socks at a store. The doctors said a “breach” in her skin, which could have been a graze, cut or bite most likely allowed a bacterial infection...
Many of us don’t know it’s considered bad manners to ask a couple about their family planning business. It’s can offend the couple in question, even if you are close to them. It gets more astonishing when a mere acquaintance pops up and asks, “When are you having your second child? This little one needs...
Picture the sky, the clouds, the highways of birds and airplanes, the strange streaks behind the airplanes….Wait, what are those again? These lines, known as contrails or condensation trails, are formed when water vapor condenses and freezes around aircraft exhaust.1 However, a growing number of people believe that these streaks are not simple condensation but...
Most people have heard of an eclipse taking place on April 8, 2024. Although an eclipse happens every 18 months or so, it’s rare that they’re visible for anyone not directly on the equator. Seeing as this one will be visible to numerous states in the U.S., officials have released a warning. Eclipse Warning Issued...
We’ve all been there; cruising down a side road or through the neighborhood, then you catch sight of a peculiar and colorful sight on a set of power lines. A ball that kind of looks like a massive kinder egg enclosed on part of the line – these are called marker balls. Ever wondered what...
Maintaining good hygiene is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, not all hygiene habits are created equal. In fact, some habits that we believe are beneficial may actually be doing more harm than good. Let’s have a look at some not-so-great hygiene habits that could be harming you daily, debunking common misconceptions and...
The market for brain-boosting supplements is booming, with countless products claiming to enhance cognitive function and improve brain health. But amidst the abundance of options, it’s important to ask: do these supplements actually work? In this article, we will explore the world of nootropic supplements, debunk misconceptions surrounding them, and discuss seven supplements that have...
Katherine made plans to spend a special spring break with her two-daughters at Disney World while leaving her husband and 5-month old at home. Little did Katherine know, she was in for the ride of her lifetime. On the second day of her trip with her daughters, the family had lunch in a cafe on...
A study by Brunel University shows that people who share what they eat and how intensely they exercise, are most likely to be narcissistic. There’s nothing quite like scrolling through social media to see today’s lineup of sweaty post-workout selfies and repetitive high-protein recipes. Why do people do this? Is the internet really dying to...