Most moms and wives find themselves overwhelmed and stressed out by the numerous day-to-day tasks they are required to juggle. Even more so now than they did before! In addition to being a wife and a mother, women have full-time jobs and careers they have to maintain. Even with the help of babysitters, women today...

The educational system is being swept along in the race for technological advancement and supremacy in nearly every country. I’m not anti-technology, but I’m aware of the disadvantages of the Computer Age. Students don’t engage in interesting practical work in some schools around the world anymore. Some instructors will merely project a virtual lab or...

At 71, no mom would want to hear that the daughter she’s spent her entire life raising isn’t biologically hers. It would seem as though she’s been dropped right in the middle of a cliché-scripted telenovela series. In November 1966, Helen Maguire from Tipperary, Ireland gave birth to a baby girl whom she named Christine...

Spinach, hailed as a nutrient powerhouse, does have its flaws. Despite its numerous health benefits, including calcium and potassium content, it can sometimes lead to an uncomfortable feeling, commonly referred to as “spinach mouth”.1 If you don’t know what that is, it’s that strange chalky feeling that seems to coat your mouth after having spinach....

This article was originally published March 29, 2019 Self-serve machines don’t necessarily reduce the amount of labor (they pass it on to you), but they can reduce queueing and make operations move along faster. It’s easier to flip through a screen and order on it than to stand in long queues and wait forever before...

Every mother knows that countless things can go wrong both during and after pregnancy. Dwelling on these things can cause stress and anxiety beyond belief. That’s why it is crucial that expectant mothers – as much as humanly possible – put their trust in doctors. Even then, however, doctors sometimes encounter unique problems that demand...

With any cancer diagnosis, the one factor that determines the entire path forward is whether it was detected early enough. This is especially poignant with lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the US, and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. [1] Early detection...

Unwanted skin infections, metal toxicity, and even cancer… Those are just some of the reasons we remain wary of tattoos and their health risks. One thing we can go easier on is temporary tattoos. Kids love them, they’re risk-free, and only last a few days – at least that’s what 7-year-old Madison Gulliver’s father thought....

Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in swallowing – it takes more effort than normal to move food from the mouth to the stomach. Usually caused by nerve or muscle problems, dysphagia can be painful and is more common in older people and babies. Although the medical term “dysphagia” is often regarded as a symptom or...

Music makes everything better! It can relieve pain, reduces stress, makes you work harder, and helps you relax. Music is one of life’s most beautiful gifts. To quote Jimi Hendrix: Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music. One of the best ways...

If you had the choice of working anything less than a Monday-to-Friday workweek, would you take it? More than likely your answer is yes, absolutely, in a heartbeat, no question. Lucky for you, there is a telling study you might want to cite next time you enter your boss’ office to negotiate a new schedule...

When thinking about what you want in life – whether it’s money, fame, love, success, lots of travel – what it all ultimately boils down to is happiness. We all want to be happy; the great job, perfect boyfriend, and dream vacation are just a means to get there. What any major celebrity, wealthy business...