Nose hair may seem unsightly, but they play a crucial role in maintaining your health. However, the common practice of plucking nose hairs can lead to severe health risks, including a potentially fatal condition referred to as the “triangle of death.” Dr. Erich Voigt, an otolaryngologist at New York University, along with various studies, has...
We already know that vitamin D helps with our bone health, immunity, and mental health – but now we are learning that it can also help protect our brain. New research has found that those with higher vitamin D levels in their brains have a lesser chance of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia....
Popcorn is the quintessential movie night snack. There’s something about crunching on buttery and salty puffs of corn that makes a film-viewing experience all the more enjoyable, especially when you’re watching with a group. The Goddard family certainly thought so when they prepared snacks for movie night in Parker, CO. Halfway through Mrs. Doubtfire, their...
Walking is a common and beneficial form of exercise, but did you know that your walking speed might reveal important insights about your heart health? Recent studies have highlighted a compelling link between walking pace and the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women. The Study Overview A...
When you were a child, did you ever eat (or try to eat) something that isn’t supposed to be food? Or maybe when you got a little older you were dared by your friends on the playground to eat a non-food item, like paper or dirt? These are usually one-off instances and are fairly harmless,...
All deaths are sad, however, it is supremely tragic when it is someone so young with so much life yet to live. It is with deep sadness that the family of an 18-year-old high school graduate from Amplus Academy in Las Vegas announced his death after suffering cardiac arrest in the school bathroom following gym...
Death is an inevitable part of life, but the experience can vary dramatically depending on the disease. Julie McFadden, a hospice nurse from California, has shared her insights into which diseases are the most and least agonizing ways to die, based on her extensive experience in end-of-life care. Her revelations provide a sobering look at...
Are you the one who’s always adding extra hot peppers to your sub at lunch? Are you always reaching for the extra-spicy salsa on the grocery store shelf? If this sounds like you, then you’ll be pleased to know that your penchant for a little kick in your meals is doing more for you than simply...
I don’t know about you, but for a long time, I didn’t know what my cervix was or where it was. This was before I found out how dangerous tampons are and started using the menstrual cup. The menstrual cup essentially forced me to find my cervix and become pretty familiar with it. Then, I...
The idea of death can illicit a bunch of different feelings in each of us. We may be saddened by missing our loved ones, fearful of how it happens, and maybe curious about what happens next. Our final days have long been a subject for discussion. While the question remains unanswered, there are a few...
Consumers may want to be more decisive when purchasing or ordering their favorite drinks. Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the recall of 28 drinks due to harmful chemicals, drugs, or bacteria that pose significant health risks. Here is an overview of each drink and the associated health risks. Schweppes Zero...
Are you feeling the effects of aging? Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the clock and feel like you’re twenty years old again? You may be in luck. A controversial new startup says the secret may be in your blood, or rather, the blood of a younger person. This may sound like the...