A rather peculiar story about Walmart ice cream bars not melting went viral, sparking widespread curiosity and raising questions about the nature of store-bought ice cream sandwiches. While the story may have originated several years ago, you can still find influencers, health bloggers, and experts discussing this phenomenon online. The question remains: Do WalMart ice...
Health Awareness
This article was originally published in December 2018 and has since been updated. A 16-year-old boy from Rembau, Malaysia was electrocuted to death while using headphones that were plugged into his charging mobile phone. (1) The victim, identified as Mohd Aidi Azzhar Zahrin, was found by his mother when she got home from work at...
23 percent of adults in the United States have arthritis. That is approximately 54 million people. Approximately fifteen million of those people report having severe joint pain due to arthritis [1]. Joint pain can be debilitating and prevent you from doing the activities that you enjoy. Luckily, there are remedies for joint pain you can...
Some people seem to hold onto their hair color forever. For them, silver or gray hairs don’t start peaking through until their late forties or fifties. Others, however, start getting gray hair at a young age. But what causes this difference? What makes one person keep their dark locks into middle age, while another starts...
For those of us with hectic lives, peace and serenity are elusive states. We scroll through our newsfeed and are constantly bombarded with people in a relaxed state, with not a care in the world. In reality, though, we all experience stress and anxiety, and for most of us, it’s a daily occurrence. It’s not...
Editor’s Note: A recent news report has shed more light on the issue of non-stick cookware. The Hearty Soul team thought it imperative to provide the most up to date information to our readers on the subject: CNBC Reports: “Now two new analyses of drinking water data and the science used to analyze it make...
19-year-old Molly-Rose Taylor of the UK suffered from excruciating menstrual pain since she was 9 years old. But – as many readers might find familiar – it took many years and misdiagnoses (and a lot of independent research) before she uncovered the root of her pain. Blaming Her Age “When I first started my periods,...
In today’s fast-paced and busy world, finding time to relax and recharge often takes a backseat to our numerous responsibilities. However, research indicates that incorporating a ‘lazy day’ into our weekly routine can have significant positive impacts on our mental and physical well-being. Taking a down day, in fact, can actually help you get ahead...
We’ve all heard the statistics that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. But did you know that in 2012, nearly 1.7 million new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed worldwide, making up one-quarter of new cancer cases in women? [1] The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations account for 20-25% of all inherited...
New York Times’ bestselling author, Elena Amsterdam was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, but was able to manage her condition and live well for a number of years- that is, until she moved into a newly renovated house in 2014. Within a year of moving, Elena’s autoimmune condition came back with a vengeance; she...
Your home should be a refuge for you and your family. A place of solitude, comfort, rest, and of course, health. Unfortunately, mold problems can make your home quite the opposite of all of that. Mold is a common problem that many homeowners face, and it can be extremely harmful to your health. Mold is...
Let’s explore the story of the world’s oldest family – the Melis family from Italy, who hold the record for longevity among siblings, with a combined age of 861 years back in 2012. Their secret? A simple, yet consistent, daily lunch routine. The Melis siblings’ remarkable feat caught the attention of many, earning them a...