Old age comes with many health challenges. It puts people at a higher risk for conditions like heart disease, type two diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer. But overall, it makes people more frail. This fragility can make them weaker, slower, and get tired more easily. Frailty isn’t just a description of this state;...
Come on, ladies. Just use toilet paper and make the world a better place. If it’s not a porta-potty, all you have to do to protect yourself is use a paper towel and sit down to pee. If you don’t want to sit at all, you can consider one of those urination device thingies (make...
Lindsay was shocked to discover that at age 36, she had shingles. Initially believing that the pain in her right shoulder was due to a torn muscle. But when the red marks turned into blisters, this nursing student knew – she had shingles. ‘It was the worst pain I’d ever felt – and I have...
“I’m a Little Too Fat, a Little Too Giving. I Think I Know Why.” 35-year-old Kristine Levine, a member on the Medium website, shares an emotional true-life story of poverty and generosity on her feature story page. Kristine was only five when her divorced mother took her to a town in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, at...
“I think gray hair is a gift from the moon! When the moon laughs, her eyes produce tears of joy that fall to the earth and onto the tops of people’s heads!” ― C. JoyBell C. The appearance of a gray strand of hair, for many, is not a welcome sight. Many find it quite disconcerting to...
Every year, millions of people around the world consume fruits and vegetables. While these fresh produce items are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, they can also be laced with harmful pesticides. Pesticides are chemicals that are commonly used to protect crops from pests and diseases, but residues can still remain on them. Thankfully, there...
For ten years of her life, Cheryl Murray lived with a painful, growing lump on her foot. Embarrassed by it, she hid it from her boyfriend for two years. Finally, when they moved in together, she could no longer hide the now golf ball-sized lump. He encouraged her to have it looked at, and just...
Colon cancer rates are on the rise, particularly among young adults. Routine screening is recommended for adults age 45 years or older, who should be tested every ten years. However, a new study set out to examine the prevalence of this cancer for people aged 10 to 44. Using data from the Centers for Disease...
Air fryers have become a popular kitchen appliance, revolutionizing how many people cook by offering a healthier alternative to traditional frying. However, experts have recently highlighted several potential safety risks associated with their use. Here are seven key points to ensure safe and effective air fryer usage. 1. Avoid Cooking Whole Chickens Cooking a whole...
Fennel, commonly known as Foeniculum vulgare, is a flowering plant that belongs to the carrot family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. The ancient Romans supposedly referred to it as “the herb of sight” due to its alleged benefits for eye health. Some new...
The southern islands of Japan are home to the Okinawans, a community known for their extraordinary longevity. Referred to as the “land of immortals” in the past, Okinawans have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, and dementia compared to Americans, with women on the islands living longer than any other women on the planet.1 The...
Gas stoves are often touted as being superior to electric ones. Their mechanism is fairly simple. When you turn on a burner, you’re opening the gas line, which then mixes with oxygen. As you turn the knob, it sets off a spark to ignite the gas, creating a blue flame. The knob controls how much...
