Have you ever run your tongue over your teeth and noticed a fuzzy feeling? That’s not just leftover food, it’s dental plaque, and if you don’t deal with it, it can cause serious trouble. Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth. It’s usually colorless or light yellow and...
Imagine being in the best shape of your life. You’ve never smoked a cigarette a day in your life. You have just completed over 3,000 miles of mountain cycling in a season. However, your doctor believes you may have lung cancer. Your whole world comes crashing down. Your first reaction is denial. How? Why me?...
The Trump administration is looking at revisiting the scheduling of marijuana which has sparked debate amongst the public and experts alike. The drug is still illegal at the federal level, but 24 states have legalized it for recreational use, and many more permit medical cannabis. President Trump stated in an interview on August 11th that...
It is surprisingly common to unexpectedly find a bruise on your body. Bruises typically form when the blood vessels under your skin break and start to leak. The blood then changes color as your body goes through the process of reabsorbing it. Women are also more likely to experience these random bruises than men. Most...
Alzheimer’s has become all too familiar in today’s world. Chances are, you may know a friend or family member who suffers from this cognitive disease. According to experts, there are four main warning signs that your brain may be showing early signs of Alzheimer’s. These signs can become noticeable many years before actual symptoms of...
Unless you are boiling, steaming, or baking your meal, you usually require some sort of fat or oil to cook with. Not only does this stop the food from sticking to the pan, but it also adds its own distinctive flavor to the dish and enables the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D,...
A 25-year-old mother from Florida, Cloey Eyes, is raising alarms about vaping after experiencing ‘popcorn lung’-type symptoms from 2 years of use. She woke at 2:30 a.m. with sharp chest pains and believed she was experiencing a heart attack. Terrified and struggling to breathe, she struck her chest repeatedly in an attempt to catch her...
Scientists are issuing new health warnings amidst concerns about the growing strength of cannabis today. According to a new Canadian study, levels of THC have increased significantly in cannabis markets. THC is the primary psychoactive compound responsible for the ‘high’, psychedelic feeling. In the early 2000s, THC levels in cannabis were at an average of...
For decades, scientists around the world have been attempting to uncover the root causes of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly steals memory, independence, and identity. Despite countless studies and billions of dollars invested, a true breakthrough has remained elusive. However, a recent discovery from researchers at Harvard Medical School is now turning heads. At...
“Grandma hobbies” have become a viral shorthand for hands-on, slower activities like knitting, crochet, bird-watching, baking, gardening, and puzzle making. Social posts now go further, claiming that women who embrace these pastimes may live eight years longer. The idea is catchy, but big health promises deserve careful checking. These hobbies are surging, reaping benefits for...
Is feng shui real or just superstition? Science shows that some practices actually work, though not always for the reasons tradition claims. This ancient Chinese system aims to improve health by arranging spaces to guide energy flow. Critics call it a myth, but research keeps finding real effects behind certain ideas. The bedroom offers a...
After 10 years without sight, Gail Lane, a 75-year-old woman from Victoria, B.C., has regained her vision. She can now see again thanks to a tooth surgically placed into her eye socket. Lane underwent osteo-odonto keratoprosthesis, a rare “tooth-in-eye” surgery, at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. She was 1 of 3 Canadians to receive...
