If you exclude nonmelanoma skin cancers, bowel cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024: About 106,590 new cases of bowel cancer (54,210 in men and 52,380 in women) [1]. About ninety percent of bowel cancer cases occur in people who are...

Brittany Hambleton
The Hearty Soul Team
Brittany is a freelance writer and editor with a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition and a writer’s certificate from the University of Western Ontario. She enjoyed a stint as a personal trainer and is an avid runner. Brittany loves to combine running and traveling, and has run numerous races across North America and Europe. She also loves chocolate more than anything else… the darker, the better!
Honey is a beloved food around the world. Whether you stir it into a hot mug of tea, add it to some baked goods, or incorporate it into a marinade or salad dressing, honey can add a touch of sweetness to whatever you’re making. Honey, however, is more than just a simple sweetener. In recent...
The image of rows of identical homes, each with matching, pristine lawns, is ubiquitous across America, and has become emblematic of the “American Dream”. Ever since families fled the cities for the suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s, dutiful citizens have meticulously maintained their perfect patches of grass under regulations enforced by bylaws and homeowners...
What were your parents like when you were a child? Were they very affectionate? Did they give you lots of hugs and kisses or were they more of the strong, silent type? There are lots of different parenting styles out there, and whether your mom liked to snuggle you before bed or preferred to show...
Not only did Michael and Cynthia Gray celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, but they also celebrated the completion of their new Detroit house, which was almost unrecognizable from when Michael bought it a decade prior. A Detroit House In November 2009, Michael Gray was going through a rough patch. Despite having a college degree in...
One of the greatest tragedies that befall children in the foster care system is sibling separation. In many cases, brothers and sisters go to separate homes, and sometimes don’t see each other for years. One man couldn’t stand that thought, so the single dad adopted five siblings. The Single Dad Who Adopted Five Siblings In...
Headaches are extremely common. Nearly every person on the planet will experience one at some point in their life. In most cases, headaches are nothing to worry about and will go away on their own. There is, however, such a thing as a dangerous headache. These headaches, which are often severe and persistent, could be...
The eyes can communicate a lot to us. They can convey emotions to others, and sometimes even indicate what someone else might be thinking. There is also a strong connection between our eyes and health. More specifically, if the look or feel of your eyes changes, or if you begin to experience vision problems, this...
Your kidneys are an important organ in your body. They filter out wastes and extra fluid from your body, control your blood pressure and pH levels, make red blood cells, and keep your bones healthy [1]. Kidney damage, then, has a profound impact on your health. Your kidneys are vital to your overall health, and...
Bars are an integral part of our culture. For decades, people have gathered at their local watering hole to have philosophical (and not-so-philosophical) debates, to check in on the local gossip, and to simply kick back with a pint on a friday night. Yes, bars can be fun places to meet up with friends and...
With so many opinions out there, it’s sometimes difficult to judge how to make this whole parenting thing work out. We are always striving to be the best mom or dad to raise the best children possible! Everyone who has kids makes parenting mistakes, but these can be avoided easily. Dr. Tim Elmore came up...
Raising a daughter in today’s world is hard. She can become easily overwhelmed, confused, and self-conscious with so many messages telling her how she should look and act and who she should and should not be. For this reason, there are some truths we should tell our daughters to help them grow into strong, confident...