This article was originally published on August 25, 2019, and has since been updated. These ladies are still young at heart, and boy, do they know how to have fun! At the Milton Lodge Retirement Home in Colchester, Essex, England the Staff runs a Sparkle Initiative for their elderly residents. They contribute money to surprise...

Deep breathing has become synonymous with relaxation, and now there are scientific reasons why. Yoga instructors guide their classes through breathing exercises, therapists instruct clients with anxiety to use it as a calming tool and even fitness instructors remind their clients to maximize their breathing in the hardest of workouts. These professionals say deep breathing...

Cold and flu season is officially upon us, and if you haven’t come down with at least a minor case of the sniffles yet, you know your time is coming. There are hundreds of different cold medications and remedies that people swear by, ranging from over-the-counter, FDA-approved drugs to a drink of whiskey, honey, and...

Yogis have been preaching about deep breaths for years, and this recent study finally backs them up. However, most people are already aware of the positive effects of taking a deep breath when they feel angry, scared, or frustrated. Breathing helps center and calm a person, and brings the situation into perspective. This new research...

Ginger is a popular ingredient in cuisines worldwide, and has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Not only does it add a nice kick to recipes, but it is rich in natural chemicals that promote health in a variety of ways. Herbal medicine is not well-studied, and so more research is needed to understand...

The most terrifying moment in the life of a parent is finding out that their child is gravely ill. As a parent, you want to take care of and protect your children, but when circumstances occur that are beyond your control, you feel powerless and desperate. That is how Ruth and James Auten felt when...

Arguably, there is nothing more American than fast food. It may be a detriment to your health, but its a part of the culture none the less. You can’t drive more than ten minutes without seeing a McDonald’s, Burger King, or Taco Bell. Perhaps the only thing as iconic as glowing golden arches is the...

The gut microbiome is made up of hundreds of thousands of microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. It plays an important role in nutrient and mineral absorption, the synthesis of vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids, and the production of short-chain fatty acids [1]. Thanks to recent technological advancements, researchers are now able to learn a...

According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, nearly one million people in the United States are living with MS. This is more than twice their original estimate from a previous study [1]. Currently, there are some treatments that can help speed up the recovery process after an MS attack, modify the course of the disease,...

There are over two hundred types of cancer, which can affect many different parts of the body. More than one million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually, and cancer accounts for thirteen percent of all deaths globally every year, about 8.8 million people [1]. Early detection is the best way to...

In a study conducted in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that more than one-third of women across the globe experience mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities. The organization determined that four in ten women in these scenarios experienced physical or verbal abuse, stigma, and discrimination [1]. The situation in the United States, unfortunately,...

In a healthy individual, the body’s immune system is there for protection- it attacks invaders and destroys pathogens. An autoimmune disease occurs when this system makes a mistake, and instead attacks healthy cells. There are more than eighty different types of autoimmune disorders, and a person can have more than one at the same time....