Social media users recently spread claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned against screenshotting conversations. These claims circulated quickly across Facebook groups and pages, causing concerns about privacy and potential penalties. Let’s look at what’s happening with screenshotting Facebook chats. The Viral Claim That Got Everyone Talking Posts claiming Mark Zuckerberg had warned against taking...
The first warning signs of illness can be very obvious. Experiencing an upset stomach? That might be because of something you ate. Do you have sudden chest pain and tingling in the left arm? This might be a good time to head to the ER. Unfortunately, not everything your body tells you is that straightforward....
Karen Kennerley never thought her tiredness would lead to such bad news. The 57-year-old mom of two from Lancashire felt very tired in December 2022. At first, she thought it was just from her busy job, as many working people might think. What she didn’t know was that this tiredness was a colon cancer symptom no one spotted...
In Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice drinks from a bottle labeled “DRINK ME” and suddenly shrinks. She changes size dramatically. Later, she eats a cake and grows enormously tall. These strange perceptions of size weren’t just Carroll’s imagination at work. They mirror symptoms of an actual neurological condition. It’s now known as Alice in Wonderland...
The world of snacking presents a nutritional minefield. With supermarket shelves stacked with colorful, convenient options, finding the healthiest snacks can feel nearly impossible. Most of us grab a quick bite between meals without thinking about how it affects our health over time. A quarter of our daily calories come from snacks and drinks we have outside...
Gyan Mudra, an elegant hand gesture with deep roots in yoga, has been treasured for centuries for its ability to calm the mind and sharpen focus. The word “Gyan” means “knowledge” in Sanskrit, while “Mudra” refers to a hand gesture. Together, they form a tool for connecting with inner wisdom. You know what’s amazing? This...
Amazon Echo privacy takes another significant hit for device owners. In a quiet email notification, Amazon announced a change that affects your smart speaker’s confidentiality settings. Starting March 28, every voice command you speak to your Echo device will be sent to Amazon’s servers, with no option to keep your interactions local. This change strikes at the heart...
The dark stuff found on fresh mushrooms isn’t just dirt. This black mud on mushrooms is peat, a rare resource. It takes thousands of years to form in wetlands. This simple-looking growing medium harms our planet. Most shoppers don’t think about this when buying groceries. It’s easy to miss, but that small bit of black...
Recent findings from Uppsala University in Sweden have sparked a conversation in the medical community. Researchers are examining how a certain sexually trasmitted disease can indirectly affect brain health later in life. It suggests that individuals with herpes may face twice the risk of developing dementia. Those without the virus appear to have better outcomes....
Harvard University is making college more open to all. In a big move, Harvard will offer free tuition to students whose families earn $200,000 or less each year. However, this change starts in the 2025-26 school year. The free tuition plan is a game-changer for college costs. It will help about 86 percent of U.S....
That package of pre-washed lettuce sitting in your refrigerator might be causing you some internal debate. Many of us have stood in our kitchens, bag in hand, wondering if we should give those “triple-washed” greens another rinse just to be on the safe side. It’s a shared kitchen dilemma, but the answer might surprise you. Pre-washed lettuce has become...
Good sleep habits create the foundation for a restful night. These habits include both your bedroom environment and daily routines that affect your sleep quality. The right practices shape your bedtime routine and daily activities, creating ideal conditions for quality sleep hygiene. But even with excellent habits, you might still experience those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups. Sleep experts have identified...
