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...

For decades, women have been told that there is only one body type that is beautiful. In recent years we have been challenging that narrative to make the world a more body-positive place for everyone. This pair of best friends set out to do just that. They have been sharing “same outfit, different bodies” pictures,...

Social media can be a great and horrible way to share your news. For most, its main purpose is to update friends, family, and followers on interesting vacation, job positions, and yummy-looking meals. People share links to news outlets on topics they are passionate about. Perhaps the best kind of news is personal like births,...

Being a new mother can be an extremely stressful time. You spend 9 months literally growing a baby inside you, and then all of a sudden, or after an agonizing 22-hour-long marathon birth, you have a tiny life to take care of. Many new mothers feel a little lost, which is why I wanted to...

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...

Thailand authorities are warning tourists to stop riding elephants in their country as heart-wrenching images of the beaten animals exploded on Twitter. The caption was: “You can stop inhumanity tortured on elephants by stop riding an elephant!” The pictures in question are suspected to be from Phuket, one of the most popular vacation spots in...

Do you remember going through a “phase” when you were a kid?  Maybe when you were two years old you developed an intense interest in trains, or maybe your sister was obsessed with the solar system. There are now a myriad of television shows out there, like the Ellen Degeneres Show, or Steve Harvey’s “Little...

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...