Experts say people can use about 11,000 menstrual products over the course of their reproductive years. That includes sanitary pads, panty liners, tampons, and so on. Tampons are popular because they feel “free” and “cleaner” since they don’t require as much interaction with menstrual blood as pads do. However, research indicates that conventional tampons may...

Most people know what is considered healthy food and what is considered unhealthy food. That won’t stop them from indulging from time to time—and that’s not always a bad thing. Many gastro doctors and dieticians don’t recommend completely avoiding certain dishes because that could increase the craving until the person overeats, sometimes falling into a...

In May 1947, a haunting photo filled a full page of LIFE magazine. It was taken by a photography student named Robert Wiles, and it depicted a suicide victim lying on a car, the metal crumpled around her. She had landed with her ankles crossed, her white-gloved hand holding her necklace, and her face serene,...

Sleep is a crucial facet of good health. It improves mood, boosts cognition and memory, strengthens the immune system, and reduces stress. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get proper rest, and many people wake up just as groggy and exhausted as the night before. There are different factors that contribute to a good night’s...

Bethannie Booth planned her own funeral before she was put into a coma. The 24-year-old primary school worker died from a condition called sepsis only a few weeks after getting a sore throat. She had called NHS 111 after she noticed red bumps on her face, but the operator told her it was probably just...

Eating food can be a hazardous process. There’s the risk of food poisoning, choking, allergies, intestinal discomfort, heartburn, and all the unpleasant effects of a bad meal — or a really good one. Most people don’t think of food as a dangerous sport, but that’s because they haven’t been looking at the right dishes. In...

Children are an important part of our lives and they provide us with an insurmountable amount of laughter, joy, and love. The last thing anyone wants to think about is your child being abducted, but it’s a harsh reality that occurs frequently in the US. In 2016 alone, there were 179 AMBER Alerts issued involving...

Going to the bathroom is a simple routine for most adults. They do their business without thinking about it. In fact, they’d rather not think about it. What happens in the bathroom should stay in the bathroom, right? That is, until a viral video exposed an unfortunate issue that most people never considered. In other...

Old age comes with many health challenges. It puts people at a higher risk for conditions like heart disease, type two diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer. But overall, it makes people more frail. This fragility can make them weaker, slower, and get tired more easily. Frailty isn’t just a description of this state;...

Nancy Ray was certain she was pregnant with a girl. However, after a laborious birth, the parents were shocked by a newborn baby boy. The photo of that moment—full of heart and joy—went viral, but most people don’t know the full story behind it, which includes a heavy snowstorm and two strains of flu as...

We have entered an age of minimalism, something that everyone seems to be after these days. It’s a time where less is more. This catchall term offers a way to achieve simplicity through decluttering. You can practice this for your home, wardrobe, lifestyle and mentality. As we shift into this age of decluttering, adult generations...

Come on, ladies. Just use toilet paper and make the world a better place. If it’s not a porta-potty, all you have to do to protect yourself is use a paper towel and sit down to pee. If you don’t want to sit at all, you can consider one of those urination device thingies (make...