Here’s something not a people know: about three-quarters of people wear underwear that doesn’t even fit right. Too small, too loose, too old. Many of us keep them until the elastic just gives up. What most people don’t realize is how closely underwear and health are tied together. Usually, we pick underwear by color or...
Most assume that turning off lights and electronics is enough to stop electricity use. Yet, even when a home appears to be resting, small energy streams flow through plugged-in devices. This unseen consumption is known as phantom energy, hidden electricity drain, or sometimes vampire power. It happens when electronics draw electricity while in standby mode,...
What is the safest way to drink if you want to avoid microplastics? Surely, you should avoid plastic bottles and rather use glass bottles, right? Well, a study in France recently measured the levels of microplastics in various types of beverages sold in the country. Believe it or not, they found that all of the...
Fall weather sends snakes searching for warm places to spend winter, making keeping them out of your home essential when they find your house perfect for shelter. Wildlife expert Caroline Seitz has worked with reptiles for over 30 years through her company Reptiles Alive LLC. She explains that these cold-blooded animals naturally head toward the...
Have you ever looked down at your feet and spotted a small, fleshy bump that wasn’t there before? Maybe it is even a bit painful to the touch? If so, then you know what it’s like to discover that you have a wart. It’s okay, though – warts are actually a super common skin issue....
Periods are something everyone with a uterus deals with, but how they are handled changes with every generation. For years, tampons, pads, and cups were the norm. Now Gen Z is leaning toward something different, free bleeding. It’s when you just let the blood flow freely without plugging it up or catching it with pads....
Starting September 1, 2025, the European Union (EU) has implemented a ban on an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. Get ready, because it’s a bit of a mouthful: trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide. If you’re having trouble wrapping your brain around the word, you can also just call it TPO. This move, driven by health...
Your bedroom is more than just four walls and a bed, it is your personal retreat. After long days of noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, this is where your body and mind recharge. What you choose to keep in that space plays a huge role in how well you sleep and how you feel...
Michelle Pfeiffer, known for her private lifestyle and renowned acting career, shocked her followers with a rare and controversial comment. In an uncharacteristic move, the actress claimed Bill Gates could play a role in contaminating the American food supply. This came as a surprise to many on social media as Pfeiffer is usually reserved, keeping...
A 25-year-old mother from Florida, Cloey Eyes, is raising alarms about vaping after experiencing ‘popcorn lung’-type symptoms from 2 years of use. She woke at 2:30 a.m. with sharp chest pains and believed she was experiencing a heart attack. Terrified and struggling to breathe, she struck her chest repeatedly in an attempt to catch her...
A growing number of Americans are beginning to use a new trending supplement called kratom. According to the FDA kratom is derived from a leaf of the same name from a tree native to Southeast Asia. If you have ever navigated through wellness social media circles or visited supplement stores, you may have come across...
Did you know that the average American typically eats around 286 eggs per year? That’s more than 1,000 eggs for a family of four every year, and a whole lot of leftover eggshells! Most of us tend to just throw those shells away with the rest of the kitchen waste. But did you know that...
