We’ve all probably been in that “light-hearted” situation where we caught someone doing something unpleasant, and they try to convince us that it’s all in our heads. As a kid, you may have caught your older sibling sneaking in at night, and they vehemently tell you that it was the wind moving the window, that...
I never had a problem with the idea of getting wrinkles when I got older- but I never expected to see them so soon! Now that I’m noticing wrinkles and fine lines on my face more often, I can’t help but look for natural ways to keep my skin looking full and healthy for longer....
We’ll probably never get tired of throwing things in lava. It’s something that’s almost certainly taken place since time immemorial, and although there’s no practical way to turn lava lakes or flows into insane trash incinerators, it’s certainly a lot of fun to watch people try. The latest victim of a fresh Hawaiian lava flow appears to...
Wind down with this intensely soothing yin yoga routine! When you’re stressed to the max, it’s time to drop down to your mat and engage in some seriously calming yin poses. Yin is a type of yoga that targets the deep muscle tissues of the body called fascia where trigger points (or knots) can form...
If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly is the most important step you can take in managing your condition. Having information that tells you what causes changes in your blood glucose levels, like eating particular foods, taking your medication, or exercising, can help you work with your...
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith is known for her candidness, whether it’s through her Facebook Watch series, Red Table Talk, or on a simple Instagram post. She posted a video where she discussed her 26-year marriage to Will Smith and her mistake of prioritizing romantic love and leaving her ego unchecked. In the short clip, Jada...
If parenting was an Olympic sport, Esther Wojcicki would be a contender for a gold medal. She has raised three successful daughters- Susan is the CEO of YouTube, Janet is a professor of pediatrics, and Anne is the co-founder and CEO of 23andMe. Her daughters’ success has placed her among the ranks of “famous moms”,...
If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, this delicious, velvety, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese will hit the spot. And the best part? It’s entirely vegan and gluten-free. Yes, mac ‘n’ cheese without the cheese! This is the best vegan mac ‘n’ cheese I’ve ever tasted (if I do say so myself) and I know you’ll...
Visiting a grieving person is always an emotional call to make, especially when you have a close relationship with the person. You may not know the deceased so well, but the fact that someone you care about is going through a lot of pain would hurt you too. The memories, the pain of loss, the...
Okra, also known as “lady’s fingers,” is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term “okra” most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant. Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious. It contains potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic acid, and calcium. It’s low in...
We all know the basic idea that surrounds ‘healthy living’. Eat more vegetables, exercise, get good sleep, and stress-less. A generic formula for the masses, but a formula that’s not always easy to adapt even though it always sits in the back of our minds. The sad truth is that with the buzz surrounding the...
No matter what age, Dementia is a devastating diagnosis. That being said, early-onset Alzheimer’s and dementia is particularly gut-wrenching. As doctors began to see an increase in this diagnosis, scientists began working to figure out why. In a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Neurology, researchers have identified 15 factors that are linked to the risk...
