When 81-year-old Marty Ingham Everett was 16 years old, her little black purse decided to play a number on her. It fell out of her handbag and landed behind the cabinet in the science room at Jeffersonville High in Indiana. This happened in 1954 and she never saw it again, until now. Erin Bojorquez, who...

Who really am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? For millennia, people have desired to answer these questions in hopes of giving substance to their lives. While some people believe they have succeeded in finding the ever-elusive truth, others give up before they even start. In recent years, despite all...

Hugging is a powerful form of self-expression. We express various kinds of emotions, moods, and feelings through hugs. These include happiness, joy, excitement, fear, sadness, pity, love, and admiration. We also give to receive hugs to express care and comfort. Hugs are amazing. There’s a deep human connection that comes from linking your body with...

This article was originally published in June 2017 and has since been updated. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is constantly being done to better understand...

Patricia Williams talks about her experiences having two amazing babies born with albinism. In a post published on the blog, she first talked about her second baby Redd, and how at the time she knew nothing about albinism. When her baby was handed to her, she was thrilled at his sparkly white hair and lovely...

Turning 2 years old is a really big deal! But for toddler Sienna Duffield, what was supposed to be a fun birthday party turned into a medical nightmare. Savina French-Bell noticed strange ulcers developing around her daughter’s mouth. The rash quickly developed into widespread itchy blisters, which burst and bled regularly. French-Bell describes the traumatic...

Opinion Cereal has long been a staple breakfast option for many people. It is convenient, delicious, and often associated with fond childhood memories. However, despite its popularity, there are several reasons why most breakfast cereals can be seriously unhealthy. Let’s explore the different factors contributing to cereal consumption’s unhealthy nature. Is breakfast cereal really good...

With so many opinions out there, it’s sometimes difficult to judge how to make this whole parenting thing work out. We are always striving to be the best mom or dad to raise the best children possible! Everyone who has kids makes parenting mistakes, but these can be avoided easily. Dr. Tim Elmore came up...

The aloe vera plant has been used for centuries for its numerous health benefits. Its succulent leaves contain a gel-like substance that is rich in vitamins, minerals, and various active compounds. In fact, the Egyptians admired this plant so much that they referred to it as “The Plant of Immortality.” Let’s explore the incredible health...

Many of us have witnessed the sad and scary effects of dementia on a person’s life and that of those around them. Characterized by a deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities, it is a common concern among individuals as they age. It has a huge impact on their quality...

Oregano is not just a fragrant herb that adds flavor to our favorite dishes; it also has incredible health benefits. Oregano oil is a concentrated form of this versatile herb and has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. Let’s explore some of the potential benefits and uses of oregano oil, particularly in treating...

Since the beginning of existence, environmental changes have forced both animals and humans to evolve and adapt. This process is called natural selection, and it produces organisms that are more likely to survive and reproduce [1]. Rapid evolution describes genetic changes that occur over only a few generations [2]. Rapid evolution is important because if...