In your conversations, on television and while you’re surfing the web, it’s rare to hear about forgetfulness in a positive context. Usually, people attribute memory loss – long-term or short-term – to early-onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve written many articles about memory loss and other warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia at The Hearty...
We are living in an increasingly digital world. It’s safe to say that technology has all but taken over, and most of us are never that far away from our computers, tablets, and of course, cell phones. One glaring concern about this is whether or not these portable, electronic radiation-emitting devices have an impact on...
This article was originally published on November 28th, 2020, and has since been updated. “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.” – Barbara De Angelis When 27-year-old Jonathan Pinkard found out last year that he needed a heart...
This article was originally published on January 15th, 2020, and has since been updated. The vast mysteriousness of our solar system has baffled and intrigued scientists for centuries. It has been the subject of many theories, myths, and legends, and has been fodder for thousands of books, comics, television shows and movies. Indeed, its mystery...
Horses were first domesticated 6,000 years ago in the grasslands of Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan [1] and have played a huge role in human history. For countless centuries, horses were the quickest way for humans to get from point A to point B. Today, there are more than 9 million horses in the USA alone....
This means I still have a little hope of finding Butterspoon, the sweet tabby cat I lost in my grandmother’s house when I was 10. Well, I’d better not get my hopes up, because tortoises are unique animals with one of the longest lifespans among living creatures and can live up to 150 years. This is...
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, oh what fun, it is to try, to solve a brainteaser in this cold, Oh!” If the average person takes two minutes and 49 seconds to find the dog in this picture, that means I’m not average because I searched for over ten minutes and found nothing....
Near-death experiences have long been a point of intrigue, both medically and to the general public. The idea that there may be life after death plays into the mysteries of what happens after our time here. Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncologist and founder of the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation, has dedicated years to studying...
It never hurts to check in on your eating and drinking habits. Have unhealthy options snuck into your regular diet? Keep reading for some of the most common culprits that can damage your health- many of these beverages are marketed as healthy! Red Flag #1: Sugar If you haven’t done this recently, take the time...
This article was originally published on November 5th, 2019, and has since been updated. An internal law enforcement bulletin is being passed around law enforcement agencies, warning them of a dangerous trend: a deadly drug being sold as marijuana. This substance has been tested and shown to contain fentanyl, Tramadol, heroin, and traces of meth....
This article was originally published on October 12, 2019, and has since been updated. Deandre Somerville from West Palm Beach, Florida, was sworn in as a juror and scheduled to appear in court for a civil rights case on August 21, 2019. The 21-year-old was absent in court that day, which he later explained was...
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...
