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Author: Leah Berenson

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5 min read Health

This case report appeared in the most recent edition of the Urology Case Reports [1]. An unidentified 63-year-old checked himself into the A&E at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, New York. He’d suffered a fall and had landed on his buttocks. At his age, he could have easily broken something or...

3 min read News

For most, pets become well-loved, if not spoiled, family members. Therefore, it’s hard to imagine a life without them. Sadly, there may be some news for cat lovers. A new study has found a possible correlation between owning a cat and developing schizophrenia. But the reason may not be what you think. Cats may Increase...

6 min read Health

Our feminine hygiene industry is undoubtedly lead by fear, but who created the fear? Was it a woman’s fear that her natural cycle was a disturbance to a functioning society, or was this fear forced onto women by the marketing and advertising of ‘fresh feeling’ feminine products.  Language shared by the feminine hygiene industry suggests...

7 min read

Flowers are one of the most popular elements of Spring. They blossom into a magical display of cheery colors, patterns, and shapes. Not to mention their sweet aroma. While most people enjoy flowers during the day, some flowers are perfect to enjoy by moonlight. As such, people are planting a moon garden, creating an enchanting...

2 min read Health

A ten-year-old running barefoot through a pigpen might sound innocent and cute to those who are unaware of the potential consequences. Unfortunately, this wasn’t the case for a young girl who developed multiple itchy patches as a result of the innocent act. The lesions on her feet were brown in color and had black dots...

3 min read Uncategorized

Planes are designed with the utmost diligence, ensuring safety for passengers. However, engineers and mechanics can’t account for some things. Here are five instances in which pilot error endangered the lives of passengers and flight staff. 1. Preventable Pilot Error On March 23, 1994, a pilot error led to the deaths of 75 passengers as...

5 min read Health

Add these strengthening pelvic floor exercises to your workout routine to improve your sex life and reduce your risk of incontinence. The pelvic floor is often overlooked, but they’re an important set of muscles to exercise! A strong pelvic floor is responsible for control and pleasure during sex, and they also control the bladder and...

3 min read

We all know the paradoxical truth: taking vacations can be stressful! And one of the biggest stress factors is trying to pack appropriately. Nobody wants to be stuck in a foreign country with no clean underpants, and certainly nobody wants to be lugging around a suitcase so disorganized that they end up leaving something important behind. In...

6 min read Health

A strong woman is a powerful woman, which some people may find intimidating! One definition of the word ‘strong’ is ‘someone who is strong, has confidence, determination, and emotional strength possessing skills and qualities that create a likelihood of success‘. This is how I am going to base my definition of strong, a woman who is aiming to be as...