Sydney Towle, a vibrant Californian, was thrown into an unexpected battle with an aggressive form of cancer at the tender age of 23. Her journey began in early August when doctors stumbled upon a concerning revelation. A sizable mass lurking in her stomach, growing unchecked for four months. The signs were there, subtle yet insistent....
Dementia symptoms manifest in different ways. While memory loss and having difficulty with routine tasks are the commonly recognized symptoms, there’s a much subtler indicator that has often gone overlooked – daytime napping. According to Dr. Rayaz Malik, a professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, frequent daytime napping could be a behavior associated with dementia.1 This...
It was supposed to be a fun day for Albie, a four-year-old from Warwickshire, UK. He had just been given a strawberry-flavored slushy during a visit to a local bowling alley. Little did his parents, Beth Green and Fred Pegg, know that this treat would soon turn into a nightmare.1 As Albie and his friend...
We’ve all heard people talk about the power of positivity. With a positive attitude, you can achieve anything! Likely, when it comes to cancer, you’ve heard about people who “stayed positive” and went on to beat their cancer. Many people are quick to attribute their positive attitude to their positive outcome. Are our emotions and...
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, scientists have made significant progress in understanding the perplexing issue of sudden unexplained deaths in children. These tragic and unexpected deaths, which often occur during sleep, have puzzled experts for years. However, the study has identified a potential cause: brief seizures accompanied...
In 1789 when Benjamin Franklin said that “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” one word he forgot to add in was drama. It’s true, is it not? You’re probably caught up in some of your own – willingly or not – right now! Drama is tiring and...
Do you like ladyfingers? No, not the delicious and light ones used in make mouth-watering Tiramisu. We’re talking about okra, the nightshade vegetable with the weird texture and finger-like appearance – but don’t judge a book by its cover! Not only is okra an excellent addition to your diet, but it’s also incredibly beneficial for...
Bruising occurs when capillaries or small blood vessels near the skin’s surface break and leak red blood cells. Much of the time, we are well aware as to what causes bruising, such as a fall, a knock, or something more serious. Though, in some cases, identifying the cause of our bruises is not so easy....
I was a nanny for seven years and have never heard of oppositional defiant disorder. I’ve taken care of children from six months old to twelve and even older, and while I’ve had my share of disagreements with my kids, I don’t know if anything I experienced would classify as oppositional defiant disorder. A Mother’s Experience...
Working full time can take a lot out of you. Whether it’s because you’re sitting down for most of the day, working crazy shifts, or just not getting enough sleep, it can take a toll on your body. A lot of people focus on how their jobs can negatively impact their physical health (so they...
Peanuts, gluten, pollen, bees… those are usually the first words that pop into people’s heads when they think of allergies. Well, the condition in question today is definitely one of the stranger ones we’ve covered. You’ll see why in a sec. Have you ever come home from a brisk walk in the cold air, went...
When you think of living long into old age, which age do you imagine? Most of us probably consider old age living well into our 80s or maybe even our 90s. Few of us, however, imagine making it to a century, and especially not more than a decade past that. Emma Morano, however, lived almost...
