Does a day down by the ocean fill you with anxiety? Do you cringe at the thought of spending a week on a cruise ship in the middle of the sea? Is The Titanic the most terrifying movie you’ve ever seen? If you answered yes to these questions, you could have Thalassophobia. What is Thalassophobia?...
Do you remember the last time you came down with a cold, and you ended up with a nasty, chesty cough that seemed to linger long after your sinuses had dried up? There’s a chance you may have had bronchitis. What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when your bronchial tubes, which are the tubes that carry...
There was a time when piercings and tattoos were considered taboo, or were something reserved for gangs and fringe-movement groups of people. Today, however, both are quite common, and are becoming more and more acceptable in workplace environments. The majority of people have perhaps one or two piercings, and maybe a couple of tattoos, but...
Sarah Frei, 17, was driving with three friends when an intoxicated driver hit them on July 20. This accident completely changed the Utah teenager’s life. Frei had to get both legs amputated. Despite this, she became an inspiration to her community and people all around the world. When she left the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital...
Every parent or grandparent wants their young ones to succeed in school. From getting good grades to getting even better friends, it warms the heart when that “perfect student” flies through school with flying colors. Reality is, more often than not, students struggle a lot throughout their studies. Fortunately or unfortunately, a student’s “success” usually...
It never gets old. Fairfield P.D in had quite the case on their hands last month when they received several reports of inappropriate behavior going on at the Grace Richardson Conservation Area in Fairfield, Connecticut [1]. Apparently, the 87-acre piece of vegetative land, located in the Mill River watershed, has unofficially been turned into a...
When our children are babies, we wish they were old enough to sleep through the whole night. When they are toddlers, we wish they were old enough to stop throwing tantrums. When they are elementary school kids, we wish they were old enough to stop picking fights with their siblings. When they are teenagers, we...
When we meet someone for the first time, we never know how things are going to play out with them. That first week, while we’re texting, calling and getting to know each other, happy hormones in our brains would make us think everything they do is cute. Although not everyone wants a long-term relationship/life partnership,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone. Some of us have lost our jobs, some of us have lost loved ones, but one thing that has rung true for everyone is that we’ve all been separated from friends and family members for months. During the weeks and months, while we’ve been staying home and...
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes a time of celebration, joy, and indulgence. You’ve got your company holiday party and that of your partner. There are endless get-togethers with friends, family dinners, and other holiday-related events where you eat, drink, and be merry. While it can be a wonderful time...
Having a strong, well-functioning core is so much more important than having a six-pack or a certain “look” in a bikini. No, having a strong core is vital to our health and vitality. All women, regardless of their aesthetic goals, should be working out their core regularly. These are the best core exercises for women...
This article was originally published on July 31, 2019, and has since been updated. There are many processed ingredients which hide under alternate names, making it harder to identify what’s really in your products, unless you are very aware. Palm oil is just one of them. Considered as the most favorable vegetable oil, this extremely...
