Fluid retention, also known as edema, is a condition where excess fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues. It can cause swelling and discomfort; in some cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying health issue. Understanding the causes of fluid retention is essential in order to prevent it from occurring. In this article, we...

Most people know eating undercooked or raw chicken is both incredibly dangerous and unhealthy. However, in a strange twist of events, a man has chosen to eat it “daily” to “see what happens”.  Raw Chicken Experiment John lives in Florida and has more than 400,000 followers on Instagram. In part, the reason for his popularity...

William Felice is a passionate college professor who has been teaching and mentoring students for thirty years. He is a book author, has a loving husband, and is an all-around happy, fulfilled man. After major surgery last summer, however, Felice was left with prominent markings that have made him feel profoundly insecure. Appearance-Altering Surgery In...

In a world where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, one question remains: Is technology making us dumber? It’s a thought-provoking query that sparks debate among scholars, researchers, and the general public. While some argue that our increasing reliance on technology is causing a decline in cognitive abilities, others contend that...

What’s a fruit you can eat that’s like a trip to a health retreat in the tropics and a deliciously sweet snack all in one bit?  Passion fruit! Though not commonly found in the North American fruit basket, passion fruit is loaded with health benefits that will make you reconsider its place on your kitchen...

Our liver is a very important organ in our bodies. It’s our liver’s job to process and get rid of toxins floating around in our bloodstream, create proteins and other products essential for the functioning of our bodies, and to store vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Yeah, it does a lot. Without a...

The moment we’ve all been waiting for us here- it’s summertime! Kids are streaming out of their classrooms to the tune of school bells chiming for the last time and everybody is making their way to the nearest coastline. But before you dive into the fun, be sure to ask yourself, “How’s my beach bod?” No, we’re...

The reality is that breast cancer is on the rise, in fact one in eight women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. Another interesting fact is that about 80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of breast cancer. What this mean, is that...

Many of us likely don’t give much thought to our pancreas. What even is it, anyway? The pancreas has to do with the stomach—it’s vital to your digestion. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and releases hormones (including insulin) to help control blood sugar [1]. Although pancreatic cancer isn’t extremely common (55,000 people are currently diagnosed...

Lisa Pace had been a basketball player in her high school and college days, and being photographed in her pale, light freckled skin didn’t do much for her self-esteem. She hated it, and using her friend’s tanning bed, her self-tanning journey began in high school. In the year 2000, at the age of 23, she...

Eye cancer, although relatively rare, poses a significant threat to one’s vision and overall health. Being aware of the signs and symptoms of eye cancer is crucial for early detection and successful treatment. While many people are familiar with common ocular conditions, such as redness or blurred vision, there is a little-known symptom of eye...

Dementia is a difficult disease to deal with, both for the person who has it and for their loved ones. There are many types of dementia, some of which include Parkinson’s disease, Creutzfeld-Jakob disease, Huntington’s disease, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.1 But Alzheimer’s disease is by far the most well-known and common form of dementia. With its...