Debilitating and often accompanied by throbbing pain and sensitivity to light and sound, headaches and migraines can quickly derail our daily activities. While over-the-counter medications have been the go-to method for headache and migraine relief, natural and effective treatments offer an alternative approach for managing and preventing these painful occurrences. These are some of the...

Sarah Biren
Food Journalist
Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
Cryonics — the practice of freezing bodies to revive them in the future — commonly appears in science fiction stories. But while most people have heard about Captain America’s return to life after being frozen for about 70 years, some people believe this could become a reality. They claim that if their bodies stay preserved,...
Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition for children and infants. She advises parents on a variety of issues on Kids Eat in Color, such as how to feed picky eaters, start babies on solid foods, as well as how to create a healthy and balanced diet. Unfortunately, many kids today don’t...
A team of students found ruins of an ancient village that is older than the Egyptian pyramids. More than three times older, in fact. The team was looking for evidence that supports the oral history behind a sliver of land during the Ice Age that never froze, as told by the indigenous Heiltsuk people. According to legend,...
Watermelon is a summer staple, gracing the table at picnics and barbecues. But this melon is good for much more than that. Along with their sweet and juicy flavor, watermelons are packed with nutrients with potential health benefits. So don’t wait until the summer to pick up this tasty snack. Incorporate it into your diet...
When your buttons have been pushed past their point by your child, you may be verging on a discipline nightmare. This is when the age-old question may arise: To spank, or not to spank. While less and less kids today will know the fears of the wooden spoon, we’re still debating whether spanking is an...
Jaguar populations are declining so researchers turned to artificial insemination to try to help the species. They chose five healthy jaguars for this experiment, including one named Bianca. In November 2018, the scientists inseminated her with the AI Embryo Transfer technique created by the experts at the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW). In...
The film “Oppenheimer” has brought widespread attention to the creation of the world’s first atomic bomb. It involved a team of researchers and scientists called the Manhattan Project during World War II. But after the war, the U.S. scientists used a leftover spherical piece of plutonium to figure out “the tipping point” that would lead...
This year is full of treats for skywatchers. It began with a rare solar eclipse and a solar storm spreading the northern lights. The next celestial show is an alignment of planets, also known as a “planetary parade.” Beginning in June, multiple planets will appear in the night sky. The 2024 Planet Parade On June...
An ischemic stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked or reduced. The brain cells are then unable to get oxygen and nutrients and begin to die. A stroke can happen suddenly, without any warning. There are notable factors that increase people’s risk of stroke, such as...
Doug the Pug may have a lot to answer for. Vet are warning potential dog owners to think twice about buying dog breeds that suffer serious breathing and health problems, such as pugs and French bulldogs. They are concerned that many are simply buying the canines due to looks and celebrity influence, with little-to-no understanding of what...
Coconut milk combines with ground turmeric and lavender for a soothing homemade coffee creamer that’s equally delicious hot or cold. There is no need for artificial ingredients and processed sweeteners to achieve the yummy coffee flavors that are so popular at coffee shops. For this recipe, we merged the mellow flavors of turmeric and lavender...