Few foods have sparked as much debate as butter and its health attributes. Since the 1960s, the American Heart Association has recommended limiting foods high in saturated fats, like butter. But, with new research and insights, we have a more nuanced understanding of butter, saturated fat, and heart disease. Is Butter Bad for You? Butter...

There are countless reasons why you might find yourself pulled over by the police. Whether it’s a broken taillight, speeding, or an expired registration, being stopped by law enforcement is an experience most drivers prefer to avoid. A criminal lawyer, Claire Highland, offers valuable advice on how to prevent a routine traffic stop from escalating...

Albinism is a very rare condition and occurs in only about one in every 20 thousand people in Europe and North America [1]. Heterochromia is also rare, with only about six in every one thousand people with the condition [2]. For this reason, when a photographer from Chechnya, Russia, saw a picture of a young...

Everyone occasionally finds it challenging to come up with a name, but how can you determine if it’s one of the signs of Alzheimer’s? Raj C. Shah, MD, from the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, explains that a single symptom alone doesn’t necessarily mean someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia. Dementia...

Canned beans are a pantry staple for many households. They are convenient, versatile, and provide a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. However, not all canned beans are created equal. While some offer excellent nutritional value, others are packed with hidden ingredients like high levels of sodium, added sugars, and unhealthy fats that...

More than 790 thousand knee replacement surgeries are performed in the United States every year. The most common cause of chronic knee pain in the US is arthritis, whether that be osteoarthritis (wear and tear on the knee joint), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation in the knee joint), or post-traumatic arthritis (occurs after a serious knee injury)...

Traveling has just as many upsides as it does downsides. The adventure and excitement come pouring in. So, too, does the reality of costly meals, outings, and souvenirs. Meanwhile, new experiences and new places are on the horizon, yet, traveling can be exhausting. Here are some tips and tricks to travel more efficiently, and 5...

Let’s say you were given a stack of photos of women and you were asked to rate them on their beauty. How will you judge them? Perhaps you will look for smooth skin, full lashes, straight teeth, a slim build, curves in the right places, a contoured face, a small nose, voluminous hair, or any...

Doctors (and common sense) are warning against a pseudoscientific practice that involves eating and putting mushed up oak galls into the vagina, claiming it’s an “organic” way to clean, heal, and tighten the vagina. The product was being peddled by a Malaysian “health shop” on the e-commerce site Etsy. The instructions advise customers to boil the...

Weight loss has never been considered a journey for the faint-hearted. Some people would rather resort to surgical fat removal than embark on diets and regular workouts. A survey published on Health.com explains that 2 out of 5 people who embark on diets give up after the first seven days. Another grim statistic is that...

Living the life you want often requires more than just hard work and ambition. It also means learning from those who have already achieved success. I’ve been fortunate to meet and learn from many brilliant individuals, each offering nuggets of wisdom that have shaped my journey. On my 33rd birthday, I compiled a list of...

We cannot really overstress the important role of the human brain. It is the control center for our mental and physical processes and enables us to perform our everyday activities effectively. However, as we age, our cognitive health begins to decline, so maintaining a healthy brain throughout life is vital. Several factors contribute to brain...