A fun holiday visit to Istanbul, Turkey, turned to tragedy for a family of 4 from Germany when they met their tragic end from a suspected poisoning. Investigators initially suspected that food poisoning from one of the surrounding street food vendors led to illness that caused their deaths. However, evidence now points to possible chemical...
While intelligence can mean various things to different people, how it is determined is usually based on particular criteria. Intelligence is mostly thought of as having the ability to perceive information and the capacity to problem-solve, for logical thinking, and a deep understanding of things around you. There are also various kinds of intelligence, from...
A preliminary study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 has raised alarming questions between heart failure and melatonin use. Researchers discovered a notable association between long-term melatonin use and increased heart failure risk. The review examined medical records spanning 5 years for more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia. Those...
There are times you will encounter people who may seem ‘snobbish’ at first glance, or even aloof. Sometimes they have peculiar habits that people find bizarre or out of place. However, these habits are just misunderstood expressions of someone who is contemplative and introspective. When someone does not require external validation, it’s easier for a...
As the taboo surrounding discussing sexuality has somewhat lifted, more people have become comfortable to discuss their sexuality. We have developed terms for various sexualities through the spectrum, and even developed a term for those who are confused about their sexuality. The term ‘nebulasexual’ was first coined in 2014 on the blog site Tumblr. A...
Those who are avid tea drinkers will purport to you its soothing, relaxing, calming effects, especially after a long day. These accompanying effects that come with a good cup of tea are due to tea’s bioactive compound, L-theanine. L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid that occurs naturally in tea plants. Scientists discovered this compound in...
Plant-based medicines have played an integral part in society’s healthcare and wellness for thousands of years. Estimates from the World Health Organization indicate that approximately 80% of the world’s population still relies on traditional plant-based medicinal care. Cannabis has been used in traditional medicinal and cultural rituals for millennia.However, cannabis still remains illegal in many...
Edgar Cayce was one of America’s most celebrated psychics in history. Born on March 18, 1877, near Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Cayce lived a humble life before gaining fame. He died on January 3, 1945, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 67. Cayce worked as a Sunday school teacher and photographer with little formal education beyond 8th...
Ever felt yourself getting closer to someone after getting sexually intimate with them? Even when the relationship or arrangement is meant to be casual? Sex can trigger intense emotional responses that can possibly leave you attached to someone, even though your rational self tells you it’s a bad idea. Fortunately, this is not an issue...
Almost all couples at a certain phase in their relationship will start to notice their sex life dwindling. In the honeymoon phase, couples often have sex multiple times daily. Over time, that frequency might drop to every few months. If you find yourself wondering whether your sex life measures up, you are not alone. Many...
Nothing beats a good weekend indoors binge watching a great series, especially as winter slowly creeps up. While picking your snacks to binge on may be an easy choice, finding a binge-worthy series to keep you engrossed can be a tedious task. The story usually goes: You spend endless hours doomscrolling through Netflix trying to...
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic occurred just over 5 years ago, for many, daily life still remains in a turbulent state. The subsequent years that have followed have been met with rising costs, job insecurity, and a housing crisis. Even when lockdowns ended, businesses reopened, and society attempted to return to ‘normal’, without a plan...
