Essential oils go back centuries and they have dozens of uses. One of the most common uses in modern times is as a natural mosquito repellent. These flying pests can cause itchy bites and they can also transmit disease. When you are spending time outdoors, it is important to prevent bites as much as possible....
Getting old is hard on the body and the soul. We face health concerns, lose loved ones along the way, and witness enough current events to make us yearn for a simpler and happier world. However, there are challenges that people rarely discuss. Here are 15 examples of the hardest parts of aging. 1. Getting...
Pregnancy is a time of careful consideration of everything that goes into your body, including beverages like tea. While tea is generally considered a healthy beverage, not all types of tea are safe for consumption during pregnancy. It’s crucial for expectant mothers to be knowledgeable about the potential risks associated with certain teas. Let’s dive...
A young teen simply identified as “Austin” from Ely, Nevada had only started vaping to help control his cigarette addiction. He’d convinced his mom that vaping was a safer and better alternative to traditional cigarettes, and despite her initial concerns, she got him a VGOD e-cigarette. The details of Austin’s accident were published in the...
According to the head teacher at Ravensdale Junior School in Mickleover, Derbyshire, the school had merely been following the dinner-debt policy. Children will be given bread and butter if their families owe over £10 ($13 USD) in school dinner debts. Speaking to Mail Online, the 31-year-old Katrina Dakin said it was ‘disgusting’ for the school...
As parents and caregivers, it is extremely gratifying when your kid’s teacher tells you how much of stellar, loving, and cooperative student they are at school. So, why is that when it’s time for you to spend time with your kid… they go from supposed angel to absolute devil!? Some parents probably go home scratching...
Finally, your eyes start to shut and your mind begins drifting into a care-free world of no responsibilities. For the first time in weeks, your spouse isn’t even snoring. But, within what feels like five minutes, something pulls you from your slumber. You squint turning on your lamp and look at your clock – three...
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....
