Karolina Jasko was a senior in high school when a strange spot appeared on her right thumbnail. The technician at her local beauty salon noticed it, a thin line vertically across the nail as if she drew it with a black marker. Neither person recognized this as a potentially deadly symptom. For the past few...
In our culinary world, a peculiar love-hate relationship exists between people and a particular golden, juicy tropical fruit. For some, its sweet and tart flavors evoke delight; for others, eating it becomes a source of discomfort or even pain. We are, of course, talking about pineapples. This article sheds light on the phenomenon where certain...
The common housefly is one of the more annoying insects we have to deal with. Not only can they be a real party-pooper (more on that later) at an outdoor picnic, but they always find a way to sneak into our homes and bother us indoors, too. Often we find ourselves batting them away from...
One dictionary’s definition of independent women states that she is “a woman who pays her own bills, buys her own things, and does not allow a man to affect her stability or self-confidence.” While efficient, this is a rather brisk and minimal description that only tips the iceberg about who an independent woman truly is....
Many people feel tired or run down at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. The fact is that the type and quantity of food you eat play an essential role in determining your energy levels during the day. Even though all foods...
Many people are quicker to recognize a toxic friendship or romantic relationship than a toxic family relationship. But even in the case of close relatives, sometimes keeping your distance can be in everybody’s best interest. Here are the signs you have a toxic relationship with your parent. Here are 10 Things Toxic Parents Do: Read:...
Iodine is a mineral that is essential for good health. But what are the signs of iodine deficiency and is it dangerous? Iodine is water soluble. It is found in certain foods and iodized table salt. People can also take it as a supplement. This article explores the signs, symptoms, and complications of iodine deficiency....
Removing children’s tonsils and adenoids has been a common practice for decades. These procedures are typically performed to alleviate breathing difficulties and recurring infections. However, some research has shed light on potential risks associated with these surgeries. What actually are the functions of tonsils and adenoids, though? Let’s look at the study that highlights the...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a commonly diagnosed chronic gastrointestinal disease defined by irritation in bowel habits and abdominal pain in the absence of other known causes (Weaver et al., 2017). People who suffer from IBS not only have to deal with the physiological symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, but approximately 40–60% experience psychological disorders that play...
Dementia is an ever-growing concern in both the United States and around the world. It is estimated that up to half of all men and women aged 85 and older have some form of dementia. Despite this, doctors do not consider it a normal part of aging. With the population only getting older, however, this...
The English language has a lot of sayings. These words and phrases are heard constantly in conversation, but many of us have never actually seen them written down. Over the years, we’ve pictured them in our minds the way we hear them, which is often not very accurate as to what they actually are. Here...
‘Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art…. It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival’. C.S. Lewis Friendships are crucial to the shape of our lives. Finding someone you enjoy spending time with, without a hint of romance, can lead us to new experiences and give...
