Approximately one in twenty American women have self-reported using marijuana during pregnancy [1]. As weed becomes legalized and more socially acceptable, an increasing number of women are turning to the drug to treat pain and nausea associated with pregnancy, in an effort to avoid medications that may be harmful to their baby. What many women...
No matter how you choose to do it, there’s one thing that no-one will debate you on: Childbirth is hard. After all, it is called labor for a reason. That being said, there are some people out there who criticize women who have c-sections, saying that these ladies “took the easy way out”. This Australian...
In 2020, it was estimated that over 55 million individuals suffer from dementia worldwide. Research suggests that this number is further estimated to double every 20 years. [1] This is why doctors must be able to detect individuals with the potential to develop Alzheimer’s as early as possible. This way, they can enter them into...
Most people prefer not to find bugs in their homes as they cause many phobias or carry undesirable germs that get onto surfaces, making your family sick. Namely, cockroaches as they spend much of their time in waste and near dumpsters, carrying numerous germs. Meanwhile, many people are allergic to their shed skin, saliva, and...
You can learn a lot about a person by their fingernails, especially when it comes to health. Anomalies such as changes in shape and color can indicate medical conditions such as psoriasis, heart disease, and even cancer. But keep in mind that brittle or discolored nails are not typically a cause for alarm since they...
How often you poop can reveal a lot about your body’s state of health. Regarding bowel movement frequency, it is essential to strive to stay regular. But have you ever really given much thought to how often you should poop to stay regular and healthy? A recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine has shed...
Epsom salt, known for its wide range of uses, is a staple that every home should have. From health benefits to household uses, this salt can enhance your life in many ways. Here are 16 reasons why you should keep this multifaceted item in your home. 1. Alleviate Body Aches Epsom salt is renowned for...
Today when you go to the grocery store, you can almost always count on certain items being available: apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, and berries, as well as vegetables like spinach, carrots, potatoes, and many more. Because of this, it’s easy to forget that fruits and vegetables each have their own season, and are not grown...
Johnny Depp stated in court during a trial against British newspaper The Sun, that he was “involved” in the decision that allowed his now 21-year-old daughter to use cannabis. The actor told the court that he gave some of his own marijuana to his daughter, Lily-Rose Depp, after discussing it with her mother when she...
The popular Netflix show, Stranger Things, explored the idea of an alternate dimension existing in parallel to the human world, called the Upside Down. Many other shows, including the sci-fi classic, Star Trek, and even the sitcom, Community, have explored the possibility of an alternate universe that mirrors our own. While this idea may seem...
If you take a walk in your neighborhood this spring and summer, you are almost guaranteed to see at least a few hydrangea bushes in someone’s garden. These ubiquitous plants are easily recognizable by their distinct “snowball”-shaped blooms, that can range in color from white, green, or blue, to pink or red, with every shade...
There’s no better way to make a house feel more relaxing, cheerful, and inviting than with houseplants. They are beautiful to look at and help to purify the air. They bring a sense of peace and tranquility to every space that they occupy. Growing houseplants and watching them thrive provides any plant parent, novice or...