When you have a headache, what do you do? I’d hazard a guess that you take some kind of painkiller, such as ibuprofen. How about joint pain or muscle aches? Very likely the same thing. Most of us turn to over-the-counter painkillers regularly to quickly take care of common aches and pains. Unfortunately, these medications...
Optical illusions are not only clever, but they are notorious for revealing certain personality traits! Look closely at the image below…the first object you see will reveal your best quality and what it can mean for you. Ready? Go! There’s a lot going on… we know. But it’ll be interesting to see where your subconscious...
This article was originally published in October 2018 and has since been updated. Just because a drug doesn’t require a prescription doesn’t mean it’s harmless or should be taken without careful consideration. A study revealed taking ibuprofen and other NSAIDs for even a short period of time can have an adverse effect on your heart...
Overexploitation of electricity is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. As a result, the world is shifting toward LED light bulbs (a more energy efficient option). This shift has decreased energy requirements by 95% in comparison to the typical incandescent light bulbs. That’s good news, right? While this is terrific...
In the battle against cancer, researchers are constantly looking for new strategies to fight the good fight. Recent findings from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have come across a promising new route in treatment options: the CD95 receptor, commonly known as Fas.1 This receptor, previously overlooked in immunotherapy, has turned out to be a...
This article was originally written in September 2018 and has since been updated. Can you imagine having an incurable brain disorder that has left you bed-ridden, unable to feed yourself or speak properly, and limited your ability to move your arms and legs? How about being in that circumstance and only being given two options:...
Have you ever wondered if the way you sleep could reveal something about your personality? While it might seem ridiculous, there’s a definite connection between our sleep positions and certain aspects of our character. Research conducted by sleep psychologists and experts sheds light on this exciting relationship and potentially shows how our subconscious minds manifest...
Keep this 4-ingredient Snore Relief Gel near your bedside to open up your sinuses and give you a better night’s sleep. Snoring plagues millions of people and can disrupt sleep for those who share a bedroom with them. While it’s often considered a common annoyance, snoring can be indicative of an underlying sleeping disorder associated...
Sugar often gets a bad rap, yet despite the negative press and consistent studies bashing it, it remains a fundamental source of energy for our bodies. While natural sugars found in fruits and dairy products are less concerning due to the accompanying fiber and nutrients, refined sugars, like the ones in processed foods, pose significant...
We all know even the best of medications come with side-effects, but there’s a large portion of the population that’s even more vulnerable to the health risks of drugs than everyone else. If you’re 65 and over, there are many medications your body does not process like it used to; unfortunately, at times, this can...
Osteoarthritis is a painful joint disorder and is actually the most common joint disorder in the United States. Of those 60 years old or older 10% of men and 13% of women have knee osteoarthritis[1] and that is just one joint, there are many more that have osteoarthritis in the hips, shoulders, and other joints....
