Let’s be honest: the first reaction most humans have to a crisis is panic. History shows that no matter what kind of crisis we’re in – natural disaster or global pandemic – our priorities shift heavily to making sure our families and ourselves are taken care of. Many of us disregard other people altogether. One...

Over the last twenty years, the use of illicit drugs has been increasing and has become a serious public health concern. The number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has increased from just under seventeen thousand in 1999 to over seventy thousand in 2017 [1]. The primary driver for this increase is the...

In 2014, then-sixteen-year-old Mathew Carulli of Perth, Australia, lost an eight-year battle with leukemia. The loss of someone so young is undoubtedly tragic, but his legacy will live on in the form of a special bridge that will allow hospitalized children to have easier access to fresh air and nature. The Rainbow Bridge The brightly-lit...

The internet: a vast library of information, a source of endless entertainment, and a potential rabbit hole of disturbing content. Sometimes, that perfectly innocent search query can lead you down a path you never intended. We’ve all been there. You type in a seemingly harmless word, and suddenly, you’re bombarded with graphic images or unsettling...

Getting enough vitamin D is one piece of your overall health and wellness puzzle. Reaching healthy levels can be more challenging for people with little exposure to sunlight, people with darker complexions, and people whose diet doesn’t contain many vitamin-D rich whole foods. A vitamin D deficiency has been linked to: But (and this is...

A young woman named Maddie has gone viral after sharing a video of her transformation relating to jaw surgery. The videos have garnered over 30 million views and take followers on a journey from before, during, and after her procedures. Elective Jaw Surgery Maddie explained that she needed double jaw surgery to correct “lower jaw...

Root canals are a common dental procedure; in fact, dentists perform about 25 million of them a year. Have you ever wondered, however, if they’re safe? Or could they actually increase your risk of chronic disease? There is a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to know what to trust. To get the...

Food allergies are rising, and it’s not just because we’ve gotten better at detecting and diagnosing them. Many of us are left baffled as to why our grandparents didn’t seem to have issues with allergies, while every year now, more and more children and adults are suffering from them. Theories abound on how and why...

Chicken is a $30 billion industry in the United States today. Chicken farming, however, didn’t start out that way. Back in 1923, most people had chickens at home for eggs. When they reached an age where their egg production dropped off, they would then use those chickens for meat. Delaware homemaker and farmer Cecile Steele...

Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it’s not the healthiest of habits. Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but a...

Eliminating sugar from your diet can have a transformative effect on your health. From managing weight to improving heart health, the benefits are numerous. Here are ten things that happen when you stop eating sugar. 1. Helps Manage Weight Cutting out added sugars can significantly aid in weight management. Added sugars are high in calories...

Hybrid cars have gained significant popularity over the years, promising fuel savings and a greener alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles. Over 5 million hybrid vehicles have been sold in the past two decades, with models like the Toyota Prius leading the charge.1 However, there is an environmental issue with hybrids that isn’t getting enough attention....