Living a long, healthy life is a goal many strive for, but few truly achieve. However, there are regions around the world where people live notably longer, healthier lives. Dan Buettner, the man behind the concept of the “Blue Zones,” has identified five regions where people live some of the longest, happiest lives. According to...
Most people don’t overthink their shower routine. They’ll scrub themselves with shampoo and body wash and “let the water clean” the rest. However, some people may be ignoring their dirtiest body parts during their regime — unless they had a grandmother who chided them to “wash behind their ears” and other easily-forgotten areas. Fortunately, the...
A recent study has found a significant connection between anxiety and dementia. Researchers say that those who suffer from anxiety triple their risk of developing dementia later in life. Published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, it is the first study of its kind to investigate the link between anxiety and dementia over...
Rosemary is a perennial herb that grows in temperate climates. It is a member of the mint family, and its leaves can be used fresh or dried. The most common use of rosemary is as an ingredient in cooking, but it is also used as a food flavoring, medicine, and cosmetics. Though used in folk...
Chickenpox is very common (some might even consider it as a rite of passage), but there’s a serious risk many parents aren’t aware of, and it involves the use of ibuprofen to help relieve chicken pox. A mother who was advised to follow this recommendation from different doctors on her son’s chickenpox will tell you...
A man born in Shenyang, China in 1936 probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a model – maybe it is! Either way, eighty-year-old Deshun Wang is breaking stereotypes all over the place, from age to beauty. Wang’s Early Life At the age of fourteen, Wang started work as...
A UK mother recently shared her unsettling close-call with sepsis. The condition accounts for over 1 million hospitalizations in the USA and remains one of the top 10 killing diseases in America. (1) Make sure you can recognize the early warning signs, including this mom’s important example. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is an inappropriate immune...
One of the most crucial, though often overlooked, vitamins to our health is vitamin B-12. Without enough vitamin B-12 in our diets, we can feel tired, have trouble focusing, and so much more. Unfortunately, it is estimated that approximately 15% of the general population is deficient. These are the signs of vitamin B-12 deficiency and...
Experts agree that a sedentary lifestyle is terrible for people’s health. It increases the risk of blood clots, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, mental health issues, and all-cause mortality. But people don’t need to live at the gym in order to have an active lifestyle. In fact, the simple act of walking could be enough...
In 2020, it was estimated that over 55 million individuals suffer from dementia worldwide. Research suggests that this number is further estimated to double every 20 years. [1] This is why doctors must be able to detect individuals with the potential to develop Alzheimer’s as early as possible. This way, they can enter them into...
The world is often seen as a hard and terrible place for people to live in. But sometimes we hear about these near impossible acts of kindness that restore our faith in humans. A kind plumber has been hailed for his extremely giving and charitable acts to those less fortunate. Sometimes, we all wish we...
Which one of us hasn’t dreamed of living forever? With recent advances in modern technology, we may soon be taking one step closer to that dream. The reality is that we might never achieve immortality, yet we shall soon be able to extend our lifespan significantly. A recent study involving a new anti-aging drug showed...
