It seems that people will do anything for online clout or notoriety these days, and this includes putting themselves in harm’s way with little or no protection. One of such activities, taking pictures of an extreme yoga pose, that ended badly, to say the least.  The daily Spanish newspaper El Norte de Castilla initially reported the story...

They are usually those tasty, really cheap, decadent, and super-convenient ones that every doctor says we shouldn’t eat. Why do all the good stuff have to be harmful? Generally, processed foods are defined as foods that have been converted from one form to another, usually finished with the addition of preservatives, sweeteners, inorganic nutrients, colors,...

At 71, no mom would want to hear that the daughter she’s spent her entire life raising isn’t biologically hers. It would seem as though she’s been dropped right in the middle of a cliché-scripted telenovela series. In November 1966, Helen Maguire from Tipperary, Ireland gave birth to a baby girl whom she named Christine...

This article was originally published March 29, 2019 Self-serve machines don’t necessarily reduce the amount of labor (they pass it on to you), but they can reduce queueing and make operations move along faster. It’s easier to flip through a screen and order on it than to stand in long queues and wait forever before...

Every mother knows that countless things can go wrong both during and after pregnancy. Dwelling on these things can cause stress and anxiety beyond belief. That’s why it is crucial that expectant mothers – as much as humanly possible – put their trust in doctors. Even then, however, doctors sometimes encounter unique problems that demand...

With any cancer diagnosis, the one factor that determines the entire path forward is whether it was detected early enough. This is especially poignant with lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the US, and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. [1] Early detection...

Unwanted skin infections, metal toxicity, and even cancer… Those are just some of the reasons we remain wary of tattoos and their health risks. One thing we can go easier on is temporary tattoos. Kids love them, they’re risk-free, and only last a few days – at least that’s what 7-year-old Madison Gulliver’s father thought....

Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in swallowing – it takes more effort than normal to move food from the mouth to the stomach. Usually caused by nerve or muscle problems, dysphagia can be painful and is more common in older people and babies. Although the medical term “dysphagia” is often regarded as a symptom or...

Music makes everything better! It can relieve pain, reduces stress, makes you work harder, and helps you relax. Music is one of life’s most beautiful gifts. To quote Jimi Hendrix: Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music. One of the best ways...

If you had the choice of working anything less than a Monday-to-Friday workweek, would you take it? More than likely your answer is yes, absolutely, in a heartbeat, no question. Lucky for you, there is a telling study you might want to cite next time you enter your boss’ office to negotiate a new schedule...

Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove...

Bonding with your children and loved ones is not only a deeply satisfying thing to do — it’s an important part of human interaction. It allows us to establish secure attachments styles and results in a number of physical and health benefits. However, did you know that these positive changes can occur at a biological...