Excessive thirst, also known as polydipsia, may seem a common occurrence that we brush off without concern. However, it can be a subtle sign of a more significant health issue – diabetes. Let’s explore the reasons why untreated diabetes can cause excessive thirst, as well as other subtle symptoms of diabetes that you should be...

The health of your heart and cardiovascular system is an extremely important thing to keep your eye on. As heart disease is the number one cause of death in North America, your life literally depends on your ability to monitor and correctly interpret the early signs of heart trouble. If you are repeatedly experiencing any...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders, but it wasn’t always a “disorder.” In fact, anxiety is an evolutionary response encoded in you that helps you detect and deal with threats. For early man, living out in the wild, anxiety kept humanity on its toes and alert to predators. In modern society, though, anxiety isn’t...

A toxic person is someone who damages your self-worth. They are selfish, and manipulative and don’t take responsibility for their actions. Using subtle words and phrases they will do their best to hurt your self-esteem in order to bring you down. Here are 8 phrases to look out for to help you identify if there...

This article was originally published on August 26, 2019, and has since been updated. People around the world have been paying even more attention to vaping as more than 150 people in the United States—and likely even more by the time you’re reading this article—have been hospitalized for breathing problems linked to vaping. First of...

In our contemporary society, the act of slipping on shoes before stepping out has become as routine as donning underwear. Rarely do we ponder beyond the aesthetic appeal of our footwear choices, gravitating toward patterns, colors, and designs that match our preferences. But beneath this seemingly innocuous habit lies a lesser-known narrative about footwear—an industry...

Accidentally swallowing a fishbone can be an uncomfortable and alarming experience. The feeling of a fishbone stuck in your throat can cause anxiety and worry. However, it is important to remain calm and take appropriate action. Let’s discuss what you should do, things you can try, things you shouldn’t do, when to see a doctor,...

In 2015, the story of former model Candice-Marie Fox made headlines as she claimed to have turned down chemotherapy and cured her cancer by consuming three pineapples a day. Since then, the story has continued to circulate online. Given the claims being made, it is important to examine and fact-check her approach critically, even today....

Mike Haracz, a former corporate chef, shook the internet with a TikTok video unveiling a hidden ingredient in McDonald’s fries: beef flavoring. His cooking tips emphasized the significance of replicating the fries’ taste at home through the frying process and ingredient selection.1 An Unexpected Addition Haracz’s disclosure stunned many consumers who hadn’t previously realized the...

Want healthy joints? Maybe put down that glass of milk. A study from the University of Central Florida suggests that a bacterium easily acquired by consuming dairy products, beef, or produce grown in cow manure may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. About 1.3 million...

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in your body that is required to maintain good health. When it is in the right amount, your body uses it to produce hormones and vitamin D while assisting digestion. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem. At unhealthy levels, cholesterol can lead to...

It’s one of our biggest questions: what exactly happens when we die? Death is but a mystery of life. Some call it our ‘next big adventure’. Patients at a Hospice in New York are revealing some incredibly insightful knowledge, about their slow process of dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr and his Hospice team have been observing...