Dementia is a terrible condition for anyone, at any age. Still, Alzheimer’s and dementia that start early are especially heartbreaking. As the number of people with this diagnosis went up, experts tried to figure out why. Researchers have found 15 things that are linked to the risk of getting early-onset dementia in a new study...
If you can’t seem to let go of a regret, a little self-compassion may help you move on, a recent study finds. It’s the way to never have regrets again. The people in the study who practiced self-compassion, or being kind to oneself, were more likely to overcome regrets than the people who did not...
The concept of smoking, vaping, or using cannabis edibles is becoming increasingly mainstream. This drug is legal for medical use in 33 states and for recreational use as well in 11 states. However, the current system for classifying illegal drugs is flawed and outdated. Marijuana has been categorized in the restrictive class of “high potential...
Tragically, albinos are being hunted like animals in Tanzania and Malawi. The limbs of people with albinism are believed to bring happiness, luck, health, and prosperity, according to witch doctors who use the body parts for amulets and rituals [1]. Their limbs are worth thousands of dollars, while whole bodies can be sold for $75,000...
Swollen, painful feet can throw off the kinetic chain and lead to pain in your ankles, knees, hips, back, and even your neck. It can also lead to debilitating injuries in the feet, like plantar fasciitis, or inflammation in the fascia that lines the bottom of the foot. Fortunately, there are some foot stretches that...
It’s no news that the love between a mother and her child is the most powerful force ever known to humanity. Even if the relationship isn’t bound by blood, the power of this force remains unchanged. A mother’s touch is reviving, healing, soothing, and calming. When a baby cries, the next course of action is...
In heartbreaking news, a beloved college dancer, Kate Kaufling, has tragically passed away at the young age of 20 due to bone cancer. The University of Kentucky Athletics announced the sad news in a press release, leaving the college community and dance team in mourning. Kate’s story is one of resilience, strength, and inspiration, touching...
McDonald’s has recently started a frenzy among its customers as details have come forward on how they prepare their scrambled eggs. The revelation came through a series of viral TikTok videos, sparking a (Mc)flurry of reactions across social media platforms. The secrets were spilled by employees themselves, shedding light on McDonald’s scrambled eggs and the...
Women are such interesting human beings. Besides the phenomenal fact that females can carry a living thing inside their bodies for 9 months and then give birth to it, they differ so much from the male species — dare we say often one-upping them! Now, this is not a contest, but if it were, women...
Education is the foundation upon which our understanding of the world is built. However, as our knowledge evolves, some of the lessons we learned in school are revealed to be inaccurate or oversimplified. Let’s embark on a journey of unlearning as we explore 21 things we were taught in school that have been debunked or...
Receiving a diagnosis you never expected can be a life-altering moment. Ellie, a vibrant 25-year-old woman living in the UK, recounts her journey from thinking she had a standard UTI to discovering that she was battling stage four bowel cancer. Her story has become a cautionary tale, urging others not to dismiss symptoms that could...
With recent weight loss trends on social media, a new contender has come forward: “Oatzempic.” This trendy concoction is made from oats, water, and lime juice. The drink has gained significant traction on TikTok, with users citing it as potentially helping them lose up to 40 pounds in just two months.1 However, despite the hype,...
