Chantel is a creative writer, foster for local animal welfare, and mom to 2 young girls who inspire her with their wisdom beyond years, always keeping her on her toes!
Education is the foundation upon which our understanding of the world is built. However, as our knowledge evolves, some of the lessons we learned in school are revealed to be inaccurate or oversimplified. Let’s embark on a journey of unlearning as we explore 21 things we were taught in school that have been debunked or […]
It seems that people will do anything for online clout or notoriety these days, and this includes putting themselves in harm’s way with little or no protection. One of such activities, taking pictures of an extreme yoga pose, that ended badly, to say the least. The daily Spanish newspaper El Norte de Castilla initially reported the story […]
They are usually those tasty, really cheap, decadent, and super-convenient ones that every doctor says we shouldn’t eat. Why do all the good stuff have to be harmful? Generally, processed foods are defined as foods that have been converted from one form to another, usually finished with the addition of preservatives, sweeteners, inorganic nutrients, colors, […]
This article was originally published March 29, 2019 Self-serve machines don’t necessarily reduce the amount of labor (they pass it on to you), but they can reduce queueing and make operations move along faster. It’s easier to flip through a screen and order on it than to stand in long queues and wait forever before […]
If you had the choice of working anything less than a Monday-to-Friday workweek, would you take it? More than likely your answer is yes, absolutely, in a heartbeat, no question. Lucky for you, there is a telling study you might want to cite next time you enter your boss’ office to negotiate a new schedule […]
There’s nothing better than a good hair day to get you feeling great. But nothing will trample on that good day more than thin hair that refuses to cooperate. Anyone with thin hair will tell you that it’s a constant battle to get any volume in the hair department. Luckily, there are some tricks for […]
Recently, TikTok influencers have been buzzing about a traditional health practice known as ear seeding. This ancient technique, also called auricular acupressure, is gaining attention for its supposed health benefits, despite its roots dating back thousands of years. It involves stimulating specific points on the ear using small beads or seeds attached to adhesive material. […]
Grieving a miscarriage or a stillborn child is a terrible experience, and unfortunately, not an uncommon one. Around 500,000 American women miscarry every single year, and there are approximately 26,000 stillbirths per year as well (1). But out of tragedy and grief, one family received a great deal of kindness and compassion from an unexpected place. […]
Sleep, being a fundamental bodily function, might seem like it should come effortlessly. However, for numerous individuals across the nation, achieving a restful night’s sleep quality remains a daily struggle. The reasons for waking up in the middle of the night are multifaceted, encompassing factors ranging from health to environmental conditions. Insomnia, a complex subject […]
The more informed new parents are, they better equipped they’ll be to care for their babies and recognize subtle risks that could threaten their health. One concern that doesn’t seem to get as much exposure as it should is positional asphyxia (sometimes called postural asphyxia). Here’s what all parents need to know to protect their […]
Have you ever imagined your favorite Disney animals as humans? How awesome would they be? I’ve occasionally wondered what the powerful Nala from The Lion King would look like if she were a person, and Isabelle Staub didn’t let me down. Stunningly portraying Disney animals as humans Since March this year, Isabelle has been updating […]
Anyone who has ever lost a dear friend knows the deep anguish that follows – it can be catastrophic. In times like that, people tend to speak too much or too little. However, it’s not necessarily about how much is said but what is said. Some of these may sound familiar… I am so sorry […]