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...

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.
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...
Many of us take advice from our older siblings as we grow up. Often, we look to them while they navigate the world and learn from their successes and mistakes. In this adorable video, a young baby receives life advice from his much older, much more experienced four-year-old brother. This is what he has to...
Sometimes to get a job done you just have to do it yourself. That’s exactly what this Toronto man did when his community garden was in desperate need of a staircase. Now, the city has threatened to tear it down. Toronto Man Builds Staircase in Park Adi Astl of Etobicoke in Toronto, Canada was tired...
Girls have the power to change the world, and these young high school students are proving that. This all-girl engineer team invented a solar-powered tent for the homeless to keep them warmer at night, All-Girl Engineer Team Invents Solar-Powered Tents for the Homeless There is no question about it: Homelessness is on the rise. A...