The World Health Organizing defines dementia as “a syndrome—usually of a chronic or progressive nature—in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability toprocess thought) beyond what might be expected of normal aging. It affects memory, thinking,orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment.” (1) It isn’t strange that most of us...

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes. It is the most common form of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. While the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still not fully understood, recent research from the University College London (UCL) has shed light on a potential link between...

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has gained popularity as a health food in recent years, and Bragg’s is a well-known brand in the ACV market. However, in the last few years some customers of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar have expressed their growing discontent with their products. What has caused this sudden change of heart for so...

Lauren Hoeve, a 28-year-old woman from the Netherlands battling Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), recently passed away through assisted suicide. Lauren’s journey began in 2019 when she was diagnosed with ME, a debilitating condition also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This marked the start of her physical and emotional struggle, as she faced post-exertional malaise, extreme nausea,...

We likely all know the dangers of eating undercooked pork and poultry – it can make you incredibly sick. The danger, however, is far greater than just that. The tragic story of an 18-year-old who lost his life due to tapeworm eggs found in his brain has shocked the medical community and raised concerns about...

Some people’s relationships make them sick. Not like the expression sick, but actual physical symptoms of sickness. Relationships are hard work Before we delve down into relationship sickness, we have to acknowledge that relationships are hard work. There is no doubt about that. They take time, effort, trust, and understanding (amongst a 100 of other...

As they say, times-are-a-changin’, and we hope for the better. However, there are some activities that were once considered basic survival skills that are lost by many today. Since the growth and reliance on technology and utility services, people’s attitudes have changed as well as common abilities. Older generations didn’t have such systems in place...

It’s no surprise that having a positive female role model is extremely important for young girls. This is especially true in the current world of social media, bullying and the ever-changing, progressing “norms” for women. The impact that a supportive, playful and nurturing woman can have on a young girl is astounding. An aunt is...

This article was originally published on April 4th, 2019 and has since been updated. Before stumbling upon this study, I didn’t know there was such a thing as cockroach milk. I’m extremely katsaridaphobic, but this may have overridden my morbid fear of these flying villains. Almond milk, soy milk, buffalo milk; they may have nothing...

This article was originally published November 15 2019 and has since been updated. There are a lot of reasons to eat less meat. The beef industry has a significantly large carbon footprint (1). Red meat has been tentatively linked to cancer; processed meats even more so. (2) The ethics of eating animals and how they...

This article was originally published on March 22, 2018, and has since been updated. When you come home from work, the mall, the doctor’s office, or before you’re about to eat a meal, what do you usually do? If you said wash your hands, we’re on the same page. Don’t get us wrong – this...

Japanese culture has attracted Westerners for a long time. The food, the language, and the manners all seem to go a long way when it comes to becoming an appealing nation. Even their schools are run differently than ours. They don’t have exams until the fourth grade because a higher emphasis is put on developing...