Worried about memory loss? You’re not alone. Dementia can be scary. Understanding risk factors helps us take better steps to prevent it. Fortunately, new research highlights three key factors that matter more than we thought. Many people fear cognitive decline as they age. That moment when you forget a name or misplace your keys can...

Catherine Vercuiel
Wellness Journalist
Catherine loves figuring out what makes content tick and how to get brands seen online. She believes marketing should be simple, effective, and maybe even a little fun. When she’s not working, she’s hanging out with her husband, son and her two cats. She’s also learning to code, drinking way too much coffee, and trying to balance life, work, and whatever chaos the day throws at her.
The phone rings for the fifth time today. You check the caller ID and it’s them again. Debt collectors have a knack for making you feel cornered and powerless. Recent studies on debt collection practices reveal a troubling pattern of consumer rights violations that continue despite clear regulations. According to research conducted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, thousands...
Cancer treatments save lives. They also create unexpected challenges. A stage 3 cancer patient recently shared a vital warning about chemotherapy and infection risk. Sharing bathrooms with people undergoing chemotherapy poses serious hazards. Most people never consider this danger. The Hidden Dangers in Shared Spaces Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells. It attacks cancer. It also...
What if we could turn back the clock on our cells? Sounds like wishful thinking, right? Well, it’s getting closer to reality. British researchers have successfully “rejuvenated” skin cells from a 53-year-old woman. They reprogrammed them to behave like cells that are 30 years younger. This breakthrough in reverse aging could revolutionize regenerative medicine. This...
What happens when a hair is plucked has been revealed by an eye-opening simulation. On the surface, it appears simple: the hair is grabbed and pulled. However, a drama unfolds beneath the surface that is rarely considered. When hair is plucked, a chain of events is initiated that is just now being properly observed by...
Have you ever peeked into a genius’s home? If you ever had, you’d probably spot clutter. There’s an interesting link between intelligence and messiness. It’s not laziness or carelessness – it’s brain science! The psychology behind why intelligent people have cluttered homes might just make you feel better about your own “lived-in” space. And let’s...
Let’s tackle a topic that’s often whispered about but rarely discussed openly: how infrequent sex or long stretches without intimacy might affect women’s health. If your sex drive has flatlined or low libido, you’re not alone. But research suggests this isn’t just a “phase” you should brush off. It could imply deeper physical and emotional shifts worth...
Imagine stumbling upon an energy source so phenomenal it could power an entire country for 60,000 years. Sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, right? Well, science has just discovered a geological treasure that could rewrite our entire understanding of nuclear energy. The Element You’ve Never Heard Of: Thorium 101 Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal...
We all know vegetables are good for us, but when it comes to heart health, leafy greens might be the real stars of your produce drawer. Recent research has discovered just how much of these nutritional powerhouses you should eat to slash your risk of heart disease in half, and it’s probably less than you...
Cervical cancer often remains a background concern to many women, and only during an annual check-up brings it into focus. However, gaining a clear understanding of this common yet preventable disease is important. Empowering yourself with information can change outcomes. What exactly is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix which is the...
When TikToker Radwah Oda shared on social media that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer, her main intention was to prevent others from ignoring the same warning signs that she had ignored. Her message, which showed how simple it is to ignore symptoms that could indicate something life-threatening, hit a chord with thousands of...
We all experience occasional memory setbacks. For example, forgetting where we placed our keys or blanking on a friend’s name. But there’s a major difference between these normal cognitive hiccups and the genuine warning signs of dementia. Understanding this distinction could make all the difference for you or someone you care about. More Than Just Forgetfulness Dementia represents more...