Dieting has become so normalized that it walks the line of unhealthy food restrictions and often eating disorders without anyone noticing. Many people have experienced some version of the following: Whether they want to slim down for an event or become tired of carrying excess weight, they join one of the many diet regimes, which...
Life is full of defining moments. Moments that leave an imprint on your memory and change you forever. Few moments are as life-altering, though, as the moment you become a mother for the first time. Seemingly overnight, your life is completely turned upside down. Every minute of your day revolves around this tiny life that...
Chimeras are monsters from Greek mythology that are part lion, part goat, and part serpent, but today, chimeras refer to people who possess more than one set of DNA. Forget Greek chimeras, this phenomenon sounds like horror stories where two beings share one body. Fortunately, it’s not dangerous, except perhaps when it comes to criminal...
Are you struggling with persistent digestive issues, such as bloating, gas, or food sensitivities? What if we told you that these problems might be linked to a collagen deficiency? While collagen is well-known for its benefits to our skin, hair, and nails, few people realize that this powerhouse protein plays a crucial role in maintaining...
Fasting is becoming increasingly popular as a way to boost health. But it can be confusing to figure out how much of the hype is backed by evidence. This article discusses the different types of fasting, including intermittent fasting, along with some of their main benefits. What Is Fasting? Fasting is a period of time...
When a wound swells up, becomes red, and is painful, the body becomes inflamed. This inflammation is the body’s immune response that triggers its defense against irritants such things as germs, foreign objects, or injuries. This response initiates the healing process, which can be acute or chronic (InfomedHealth.org (Internet), 2010). A significant medical discovery of the...
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States, known for its chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and sweet tea. While many people enjoy eating here, it’s essential to know what happens to your body when you consume their food. Here are some things to consider before taking a bite. High in...
You’ve all seen it, the powerhouse specimen speed walking down the street with a yoga mat under their arm and a drink of green sludge… or maybe this IS you… if so, give yourself a pat on the back. For those of you who haven’t quite found your health routine, let’s take a look at...
19-year-old, Julia Unger, of Denver, Colorado never thought that her efforts to promote her mental health would leave her even sicker than before. Since high school, she had been self-medicating with cannabis in an effort to relieve anxiety and depression. Unger had gotten into the habit of smoking as often as 5 times every day in...
Every parent wants the best for their children, but sometimes it’s unclear what ‘the best’ is. There are so many parenting styles and methods that it’s hard to know which one would work for a particular child. No good parent wants to see their kids suffer or struggle. Yet they also want to give them...
This article was originally published October 13, 2019 and has since been updated. Written By: Jordan Nisbet According to a recent study published in the journal Gondwana Research, a lost continent has been found buried under southern Europe, and sadly, it’s not Atlantis [1]. Bummer. A great deal of the continental crust has been submerged...
A woman in Israel has become the first person ever to get”broken heart syndrome” from food after mistaking a big blob of wasabi for a normal-sized portion of harmless avocado. The woman in her late-sixties showed up to the emergency room with chest pains after attending a wedding, doctors report in BMJ Case Reports. During the...
