Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth...
Lightning striking the ground is certainly not a scenario many people would want to witness in their immediate environment, but if watching it from afar, nature compensates for the momentary terror with a few magic tricks. When lightning strikes sand, soil, rock or any surface containing an abundance of silica, fulgurites are formed. They are...
Remember when you were a little kid and you’d walk into a theme park and everything seemed so big? There were so many rides, so many games and so much to explore that you didn’t even know where to start. If you were to go back to that same theme park today, it may seem...
When most people see cows, they think awful smells, poop, flies and dangerous horns. However, this wellness trend will offer you a chance to cuddle a clean, smell-free, hornless cow for $75 an hour. Several studies have shown that the company of animals can help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Cuddling a gentle animal can...
How many times have you experienced failure or rejection, and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get that negative experience out of your head? Maybe you are rejected by a potential friend, and despite having ten other close friends who love and support you, that person’s rejection makes you feel crummy and...
Many women silently battle with postpartum depression, and this story should remind us that not every mother’s journey is joyful, happy and bright. Sometimes it gets dark, lonely, scary, miserable and uncertain. In Montgomery, Alabama, lived Allison and Julie – neighbours, and lifelong friends. Allison and Julie were both Army wives, and when Julie moved in...
Arguments are a natural part of any relationship; in some ways, they can be considered healthy. They serve as a mechanism to express suppressed thoughts and emotions, bringing them out into the open for both partners to address. However, it’s essential to recognize that arguments can escalate into unhealthy altercations if not handled with care...
They are called “shipworms” due to the age-long nuisance they’ve constituted to fishermen and sailors, feeding on moist and rotting wood, causing wooden ships and boats to sink, destroying piers and docks, and literally eating their way through any piece of wood that happens to be in their habitat water. There are over 65 species...
This article was originally published on April 2, 2019, and has since been updated. A study titled “School Starting Age and Cognitive Development”, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that September-born kids are generally smarter than others [1]. According to the study, since children born in September are usually the oldest in...
Osteoarthritis is a painful joint disorder and is actually the most common joint disorder in the United States. Of those 60 years old or older 10% of men and 13% of women have knee osteoarthritis[1] and that is just one joint, there are many more that have osteoarthritis in the hips, shoulders, and other joints....
Summer is here! That means warm weather, longer days, and unfortunately bugs. No one wants to see creepy crawlers running about in their home or have to use harsh pesticides to get rid of them. Luckily there are a lot of home remedies that you can use to deal with your pest problem while also...
It can be incredibly frustrating dealing with the lack of commitment we women so often face from potential partners. Sure, not everyone is worth sticking around for, but when you find that special person, what can you do to keep the relationship strong? You should never have to compromise who you are, but there are...
