Bottled water has long been considered a convenient and reliable source of hydration. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers universities has shed light on a concerning discovery – nanoplastics in bottled water. But what exactly are nanoplastics, and how do they affect our health? Let’s discuss the study’s findings, explore...
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We all know by now that ginger is good for us. We know that it has antibacterial properties and that it can give our immune systems a little support during cold and flu season. Recently, however, another benefit of this spicy root has been explored: It helps fights body fat. Specifically, it can potentially prevent...
Lyme disease is a growing problem in many areas around the world. Climate change is allowing ticks, who carry the disease, to thrive and proliferate, therefore spreading more Lyme to more people. If not caught immediately, this illness becomes chronic and causes many health problems. Understanding the signs and symptoms is important so you can...
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Not only does it provide an energy boost in the morning, but it also offers numerous health benefits. It does all of this for a very low-calorie count, provided you don’t add lots of sugar and cream to it. However, it’s important to note that there...
Every husband has had those days where he didn’t necessarily rack up points. But we’re here today to celebrate the wonderful ways in which he’s helped you grow as an individual, a wife, and a mother. If your husband does any of these 18 things, you are quite the fortunate lady to have such a...
Horseradish root is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as mustard, wasabi, cabbage, broccoli, and kale. Thought to have originated in Eastern Europe, experts believe this hearty vegetable has been in cultivation for less than two thousand years [1]. Most people recognize horseradish as that pungent, nose, and eye-burning condiment often used...
At first, I thought whoever came up with this challenge must have been hallucinating. What leopard is in this picture? I tried to channel my inner genius by looking at every nook and cranny of the photo with my third eye. I even tilted my laptop to check if the leopard was some sort of...
A high school student won her regional science fair by proving that the extract of a long-used Native American plant, chokeberries, can target and kill cancer cells in-vitro. This discovery, or rather, re-discovery, could in the future be a huge breakthrough in cancer treatment. Native American High School Student Discovers That Her Culture’s Traditional Chokeberry...
Sunshine is good for the soul. It also, apparently, is good for the brain. More specifically, Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is. A new study has found that vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia. Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dementia The more research that gets done on vitamin D, the more we realize...
You have likely heard of lucid dreaming. Perhaps you have even had a lucid dream yourself. In case you are uncertain, a lucid dream is a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming [1]. Because the dreamer is aware that what they are experiencing is not reality, they can sometimes then...
Ticks are small arachnids that can carry and transmit diseases to both humans and animals. The most infamous of these illnesses is Lyme Disease. Identifying ticks in your home is important in order to protect yourself and your family from the potential dangers they pose. Let’s look at the different types of ticks, why they...
Everyone goes through highs and lows at various times in life. There are often bumps in the road along the way which throw us off and cause emotional upset. How do we know if we are experiencing temporary sadness, or if it’s a deeper issue like depression? In this article, we’ll talk about some of...