Lifestyle

8 min read Health

Air pollution is a well-known danger to our health, with studies linking it to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and even premature death. However, what many people are unaware of is the connection between air pollution, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. In addition to the outdoor pollutants that we often associate with air pollution, indoor dust also...

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Germany is planning to execute a law for pet owners: All dogs must be walked twice a day. Julia Klöckner, the agriculture minister, introduced the new law after she discovered that many of the 9.4 million dogs in Germany are not getting proper exercise.   Details of the Law Requiring Owners to Walk Their Dogs   With the...

6 min read Health

Saying the wrong things to a person in deep pain and suffering is usually an unintentional act. Everyone thinks they are being helpful and supportive, but a lot of times, we only end up making the person feel worse. They won’t always call us out on our unintended mistakes, and we just go right ahead...

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Snails are adorable (most of the time). How can you not love those pouty, pursed lips and antenna eyes? What they lack in speed they make up for in cuteness, and there’s nothing more hilarious than watching a snail eat lettuce and cucumbers. Well, only if it’s a small, harmless, and clean snail. Ok so...

4 min read News

This article was originally published on February 26, 2019, and has since been updated. An opioid epidemic is affecting millions of newborn babies, nationwide. The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that a baby is born suffering from opioid withdrawal every fifteen minutes [1]. These babies experience pain and suffering before they can experience anything...

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When this photo shared by a doula went viral last year, we embarked on this new trend of a “gentle” C-section. This wholesome and raw photo depicted how heartwarming it truly is for parents to welcome their newborn in a clear drape or window cesarean section.  This option is now being offered in many hospitals,...