This article was originally published March 21, 2019 and has since been updated When Frederick Banting, Charles Best and J.J.R. Macleod of the University of Toronto invented insulin medications in the early 1920’s, it meant type 1 diabetes would no longer be a terminal illness. The researchers happily sold the patent for their discovery for only...
In your conversations, on television and while you’re surfing the web, it’s rare to hear about forgetfulness in a positive context. Usually, people attribute memory loss – long-term or short-term – to early-onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve written many articles about memory loss and other warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia at The Hearty...
We are living in an increasingly digital world. It’s safe to say that technology has all but taken over, and most of us are never that far away from our computers, tablets, and of course, cell phones. One glaring concern about this is whether or not these portable, electronic radiation-emitting devices have an impact on...
The home war against mold is never-ending, and rightly so with all of its harmful effects. Mold, particularly black mold which is a term covering numerous types of fungi that look black or dark green, thrives in warm and moist environments. The perfect “garden” to grow mold can be in toilets, baths, showers, kitchens, and...
Cancer is a scary thing. Nobody wants to get it, and nobody wants to watch their loved ones go through it. Cancer can also be caused by things we don’t even think about—things that are so common we don’t even think about how they could be contributing to the formation of cancer cells. Some of...
Marijuana has been at the center of debate over the last few years. Many argue that it is safe, that it is beneficial for pain management, and can be effective against diseases such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Many also claim it can help to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression [1]. Some women even use...
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun, it is to try, to solve a brainteaser in this cold, Oh!” If the average person takes two minutes and 49 seconds to find the dog in this picture, that means I’m not average because I searched for over ten minutes and found nothing....
I know all my fellow tea lovers are going to be hyped about this. According to new research in the journal Aging, people who drink tea on a regular basis have a “more efficient structural organization” of their brains than people who don’t drink tea [1]. This improved organization may help protect against cognitive decline—think...
For 38 years, Martin Freeman was celebrated for his stellar performances on both the silver screen and television, holding steadfast to a vegetarian lifestyle. His journey into vegetarianism began in the winter of 1986 during his teenage years, a time marked by introspection and a growing discomfort with the notion of consuming animal flesh. This...
There’s no perfect diet that would suit every individual. Everybody is unique and requires different lifestyles for their optimal well-being. For instance, people with heart conditions may need to avoid red meat, but people with anemia may need to eat more. This is why working one-on-one with doctors and dieticians is important, especially when it...
When people think of foods high in protein, they tend to imagine meat, eggs, and fish. Meanwhile, cheese is associated with comfort food or fancy charcuterie boards. However, cheese, especially hard cheese, has high protein content. Protein is vital for a healthy body. It builds muscles, strengthens bones, boosts the metabolism, and even speeds the...
It never hurts to check in on your eating and drinking habits. Have unhealthy options snuck into your regular diet? Keep reading for some of the most common culprits that can damage your health- many of these beverages are marketed as healthy! Red Flag #1: Sugar If you haven’t done this recently, take the time...
