Strokes are very scary. Sometimes it can seem like you’re fine one minute, and the next things just stop working right. If you know the symptoms of stroke, however, you can actually often see signs before things get really bad. Researchers say that stroke patients report having a mini-stroke one week before. In fact, a...
There are a lot of risks to recognize when anything is being mass produced for the global market, especially when it comes to the livestock industry. Our demand for food is stripping the planet of resources, we’re manipulating nature, and creating irreversible damage. Overall our unethical choices come with a price and they may not...
Recent studies have highlighted the significant role of vitamin D in reducing the risk of dementia. Experts now recommend regular intake of vitamin D supplements to help protect brain health. Here are seven important points on this topic. 1. Vitamin D and Dementia Prevention Dr. William Grant, a vitamin expert, emphasizes that regular vitamin D...
Semaglutide is a medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that helps to regulate blood sugar levels. It is also sometimes used as a weight loss drug. While semaglutide can be an effective treatment for diabetes and weight loss, like any medication, it can also...
Nearly everyone is sensitive to mosquito bites. But for those with severe allergies, symptoms can be more than just annoying: They can be serious. Most bites occur at either dusk or dawn when mosquitoes are most active. While male mosquitoes are harmless — feeding only on nectar and water — female mosquitoes are out for...
“The greatest wealth is health,” wrote the Roman poet Virgil over 2,000 years ago, and it still rings true today. People tend to take their good health for granted until they no longer have it. A chronic disease is defined as a condition that stays for at least a year, can interfere with daily life,...
Runi Khatun, 22, suffered from extreme abdominal pain before being rushed to Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital. She couldn’t hold down any food, and her body was so emaciated, the doctors couldn’t operate immediately. Once they stabilized her, they took her into surgery and found over $64,000 worth of jewelry and coins in her...
When vaping first came on the scene it seemed like the perfect alternative to smoking. It was the solution that everyone was looking for – it looked like a cigarette, acted like a cigarette, but wasn’t full of all the cancer-causing chemicals found in a traditional dart. It seemed like there was no downside to...
The older we get, the more we become conscious of protecting our brains. While there are plenty of ways you can exercise your brain to keep it sharp, diet is one of the most important factors in keeping your brain healthy as you age. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy...
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that is known for its debilitating symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, and loss of identity. The two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease are the formation of plaques (beta-amyloid) and tangles (tau proteins)in the brain. How Does Plaque Buildup Impact The Brain? Over time, these build up to a point where...
Some time ago, we published an article about Granny Pods and how they could revolutionize elderly care and mean the end of nursing homes. It was truly inspiring hearing about a company that treats seniors’ golden years like… gold, let alone the fact that children wanted their aging parents close to home. That’s why it’s...
We’ve all been there: you’re craving a quick snack and you want some hot, crispy fries from McDonald’s. However, what happens behind the counter when you request fresh fries might surprise you. TikTok and other social media platforms have recently exposed some less-than-fresh practices at the fast-food giant. TikTok Revelations: The Viral Trend Recently, TikTok...