In the midst of the ongoing trend of people relocating from one state to another, Canadian writer and business trends analyst James Julian has brought attention to a controversial perspective. According to an article published on Medium, Julian claims that Texas might not be the ideal state to move to, despite its burgeoning popularity. The...
Julie Hambleton
The Hearty Soul Team
Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
The process of aging brings about various changes to our bodies. As we reach the age of 60 and beyond, our bodies undergo numerous transformations that can impact our health and well-being. Understanding these changes and learning how to cope with them is crucial for maintaining a high quality of life in our later years....
An asteroid named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos is hurtling through space and is making its way towards earth. Scientists predict that the Apophis asteroid may even collide with our planet in 2068. This is what we know so far. (1) Apophis Asteroid Headed for Earth In 2004, researchers from the University of...
Every mom out there knows that when a baby needs to be fed, they need to be fed now, not later. In some ways, COVID-19 has made this easier for working or studying moms, and in other ways, this has made it much more difficult. After being humiliated in front of her entire class by...
Access to clean drinking water is vital for a civilization to not just survive, but to prosper. University of Cincinnati researchers discovered an ancient water filter in northern Guatemala that is far more sophisticated than thought possible for that era. (1) Ancient Water Filter Helped Mayans Thrive UC researchers found evidence of an ancient water...
Recently, there has been a concerning trend emerging in the field of healthcare – a rise in the number of strokes among younger individuals. The data is alarming, with reports indicating that not only are stroke victims getting younger, but stroke rates are increasing among populations that were previously considered low-risk. Understanding the causes behind...
A rare dual sex songbird has been discovered at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve in Pennsylvania. This once-in-a-lifetime bird sighting is as beautiful as it is rare. (1) Dual Sex Songbird Spreads Its Wings The Rose-Breasted Grosbeak is a gorgeous bird whether it is a female or male. The way you...
The flu, short for influenza, remains a prevalent and potentially serious respiratory illness that affects millions of people each year worldwide. With the help of infectious disease experts, we have identified the top 10 places where you are most likely to contract the flu. Understanding these high-risk environments can help individuals take necessary precautions to...
Thought two-headed sharks are made-up creatures from sci-fi films? Think again. A fisherman pulled a baby mutant shark out of the water off the coast of Western India, and it’s not the first of its kind. Mutant Shark Found Nitin Patel, a fisherman in Maharashtra, India, had a shock when he hauled in a two-headed...
A terrifying video of a cougar stalking a hiker in Provo, Utah has gone viral. Frightened for his life, the young man made it out of this encounter unscathed. His video reminds us that wildlife should not be messed with. Viral Video of a Cougar ‘Stalking’ a Hiker Many of us take for granted that...
For centuries, people have shared stories and experiences of how certain foods can influence the content of their dreams. From the spicy cheese dish Welsh rarebit, believed to induce bizarre and disturbing dreams, to the widely held perception that consuming specific foods late at night can trigger nightmares, the connection between dietary choices and dreaming...
Many people around the world struggle to eat enough vegetables each day. Often it is because they have learned that, while good for you, they are not very fun or tasty. This, however, couldn’t be further from the truth. Vegetables add color and variety to your plate, and if you prepare them well, are incredibly...