The eyes are the window to the soul, but this study indicates they may also be a window to the brain, more specifically, the aging brain. Dementia is an umbrella term to describe symptoms of memory loss and other cognitive disabilities. The effects worsen over time, making daily functioning increasingly difficult. Although there is no...
A family in New Jersey was told that their son would not survive past birth. He was born with neural tube defect that caused the boy’s skull to stop developing in the womb. However, he’s beating the odds and will be celebrating 7-months on earth this month. A miracle to say the least. Lucas was...
This article was originally published on September 28, 2019, and has since been updated. I remember the first cup of hot tea I ever had. I was 17 and recovering from a misdiagnosis that left me unable to walk or feed myself. My mom had to go to work and so left me with my...
Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of a person’s overall health and is often used to assess the risk of various cardiovascular conditions. In recent years, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other health organizations released updated blood pressure guidelines, lowering the thresholds for the diagnosis of hypertension. In...
Labels offer invaluable information from safety warnings on cleaning supplies to nutrition information on products sold in grocery stores. One particular label, the numbers on fruit stickers, are found in most grocery stores and provide surprisingly useful information. Here’s what they mean. Numbers on Fruit Stickers like 9 Most people know that bar codes on...
In a poignant and deeply personal essay from The Cut, Chantel Tattoli shared her experiences with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Being on and off antibiotics, she finally found the solution to her problem in an alternative method to treat them without antibiotics. Her story, which can be found here, serves as a powerful testament...
Chest pain is a symptom that often leads to immediate concern, as it can be associated with various serious health conditions. However, recent studies have suggested that chest pain could also be a symptom of a common vitamin deficiency, vitamin B12. The connection between vitamin B12 deficiency and chest pain is relatively new, however, it...
The debate on whether butter or margarine is healthier has been ongoing for decades, with experts and consumers alike weighing the pros and cons of each option. To tackle this topic, it is crucial to provide a balanced look at both butter and margarine, acknowledging the historical context of margarine’s production and the significant changes...
It was like every other day when Jamie Quinlan went to this friend’s place, to have some fun on the trampoline. He couldn’t have known that a few hours later, he’d up in the emergency room. The 12-year-old had been bouncing on the trampoline when one of the springs snapped off and fired “like a...
Here at The Hearty Soul, we are always trying to deliver the best health and wellness advice with a prime focus on nutrition and lifestyle. However, we are going to deviate, but only slightly. The technology we have is becoming more and more connected, and while this is convenient, it is presenting us with some...
Vaginal steaming is a popular but controversial trend that has gained in popularity over recent years. So much so that gynecologists are now urging people to stop after a woman in Canada burned herself while trying it. The 62-year-old Canadian patient had been suffering from a prolapsed vagina, which is when the vagina stretches and...
Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, leading to a loss of blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. It is often considered a near-death experience, as the chances of survival are extremely slim. However, recent research conducted by NYU Grossman School of Medicine has...
