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...

In recent months, it seems like there have been countless close calls with people and melanoma. This was the case for 39-year-old Texan mother Bethany Greenway, too, but the call was a bit too close. What started out as a simple liver spot was different from the usual dark one that doctors most often warn...

If there’s one activity the entire human race does most frequently, it’s breathing. And yet, we do it subconsciously and rarely ever stop to think about the quality of air we are consuming or the effect it can have on our lungs. More specifically, do any of us ever stop to about the impact of...

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop this disease at some point. Even worse, several common causes of this cancer are due to bad habits that could potentially be avoided. It is important to know the signs of possible tumor growth...

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...

Shopping at the supermarket has become more complicated than ever these days. You’re bombarded with choices, labels, and different ingredients. Many of the products at the supermarket make odd claims, like “more fiber,” “now made with REAL cheese,” and “gluten-free.” But do any of these labels hold any meaning? Likely, any food that has to...

We all have different ideas about where our happiness comes from. For some, it comes from a happy childhood, others feel their happiness comes from their relationship or lack thereof. Your career, hobbies, how you spend your money, all of these could be sources of a person’s happiness. But what if these aren’t the most...

Mystery illnesses plague many people and oftentimes, the victims of them suffer in silence. Other times, symptoms are dismissed or even ignored. For Eser Toprak, it’s taken years to discover what her mystery illness actually is — and she wants to raise awareness for others. At the young age of 17-years-old, Toprak moved from Turkey...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Aloe vera is a common ingredient in soaps and moisturizers, but it may also have benefits for digestive problems. Some people have recently suggested that the consumption of Aloe vera juice might help...

This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links Many people are familiar with aloe plants and have likely used it to relieve the pain of burns or to cool a sunburn. However, the benefits of aloe vera go far beyond just...