Dementia is a terrible condition for anyone, at any age. Still, Alzheimer’s and dementia that start early are especially heartbreaking. As the number of people with this diagnosis went up, experts tried to figure out why. Researchers have found 15 things that are linked to the risk of getting early-onset dementia in a new study...
If you can’t seem to let go of a regret, a little self-compassion may help you move on, a recent study finds. It’s the way to never have regrets again. The people in the study who practiced self-compassion, or being kind to oneself, were more likely to overcome regrets than the people who did not...
Swollen, painful feet can throw off the kinetic chain and lead to pain in your ankles, knees, hips, back, and even your neck. It can also lead to debilitating injuries in the feet, like plantar fasciitis, or inflammation in the fascia that lines the bottom of the foot. Fortunately, there are some foot stretches that...
In heartbreaking news, a beloved college dancer, Kate Kaufling, has tragically passed away at the young age of 20 due to bone cancer. The University of Kentucky Athletics announced the sad news in a press release, leaving the college community and dance team in mourning. Kate’s story is one of resilience, strength, and inspiration, touching...
Women are such interesting human beings. Besides the phenomenal fact that females can carry a living thing inside their bodies for 9 months and then give birth to it, they differ so much from the male species — dare we say often one-upping them! Now, this is not a contest, but if it were, women...
Receiving a diagnosis you never expected can be a life-altering moment. Ellie, a vibrant 25-year-old woman living in the UK, recounts her journey from thinking she had a standard UTI to discovering that she was battling stage four bowel cancer. Her story has become a cautionary tale, urging others not to dismiss symptoms that could...
With recent weight loss trends on social media, a new contender has come forward: “Oatzempic.” This trendy concoction is made from oats, water, and lime juice. The drink has gained significant traction on TikTok, with users citing it as potentially helping them lose up to 40 pounds in just two months.1 However, despite the hype,...
When most people see cows, they think awful smells, poop, flies and dangerous horns. However, this wellness trend will offer you a chance to cuddle a clean, smell-free, hornless cow for $75 an hour. Several studies have shown that the company of animals can help reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Cuddling a gentle animal can...
A recent study in which researchers followed over 75,000 post-menopausal women for 21 years showed a correlation between high doses of B6 and B12 and hip fractures. [1] The objective of the study was to determine if higher than average intake of B6 and B12 from food and supplements were linked to an increased risk...
Most moms and wives find themselves overwhelmed and stressed out by the numerous day-to-day tasks they are required to juggle. Even more so now than they did before! In addition to being a wife and a mother, women have full-time jobs and careers they have to maintain. Even with the help of babysitters, women today...
Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables will go a long way towards bettering your health. Often, however, we need a bit of extra help to make sure our bodies are functioning at full-form. That’s where supplements come into things. Unfortunately, with so many thousands of them available, it’s hard to know...
The educational system is being swept along in the race for technological advancement and supremacy in nearly every country. I’m not anti-technology, but I’m aware of the disadvantages of the Computer Age. Students don’t engage in interesting practical work in some schools around the world anymore. Some instructors will merely project a virtual lab or...
