Want healthy joints? Maybe put down that glass of milk. A study from the University of Central Florida suggests that a bacterium easily acquired by consuming dairy products, beef, or produce grown in cow manure may trigger the development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. About 1.3 million...
We all know them: Those independent, seemingly unbreakable, strong women. The ones who are absolutely incredible, but are often single. When they do decide to attempt a relationship, they always seem to pick emotionally unavailable men. Perhaps you’re reading this and realizing this is you. Either way, let’s break down the reasons. Strong Women and...
In the rapidly changing world we live in, have you ever thought, I want my kids or grandkids to be more confident? Confidence. Confidence. It’s a word that carries a lot of weight and for good reason. In Latin, the root word of confidence is fidēs, meaning “faith” – so, confidence means with faith, with...
How many times have you heard people base their love strictly on feelings? Lots of relationship theories emphasize the importance of how couples feel about each other, too. While we’re not dismissing the significance of feelings between two people, it’s important that this felt love is actually lived out. According to American psychological researcher, John...
Spot-on discovery, experts! A ‘significant other’ is not just a fancy phrase to describe one’s spouse. Marriage as a happy union enables a person to channel the best version of themselves to the forefront. They begin to evolve positively and strive to give the best of what they have in everything they do, especially their...
What do Mother Theresa, Nelson Mandela, Morgan Freeman, Martin Luther King, and Nicole Kidman have in common? They’re all INFJ’s! The string of letters, INFJ, might not mean much to you, but together, they represent an unusual combination of personality traits. So unusual, in fact, that only about 1 or 2% of the world’s population is...
If you enjoy horror movies, you have learned to always trust the dog. If a dog won’t enter a house, it’s probably haunted. If a dog starts barking at a certain object, it’s warning the owner of its danger. And when a dog growls at a new character, it’s always the murderer, evil twin, or...
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell in your body that is required to maintain good health. When it is in the right amount, your body uses it to produce hormones and vitamin D while assisting digestion. However, too much cholesterol can pose a problem. At unhealthy levels, cholesterol can lead to...
Have you ever cracked open an egg to find a little red blood spot in it? If you have, what did you do with the egg? Did you throw it away, or did you shrug your shoulders and continue cooking with it? Many people are unsure if these eggs are still safe to eat. We’re...
Building habits is like lifting weights at the gym. At first, it’s extremely difficult. The muscles break down after you workout, and you never want to pick up another dumbbell again. But when you do, it gets easier until you can lift that heavyweight without any strain. Your muscles have recovered and grown stronger. Mental...
Life gets busy and as things begin loading our to-do lists, some items have to be knocked out. This is especially true for married couples with kids who have little time for much else besides work, taking care of the children and home, and maybe squeezing some time out to relax — maybe shower. As...
Most world events and things that happen to you in your everyday life are largely out of your control. You can’t control other people’s opinions or how they will react in any given situation. You can plan ahead, do what you can, and work hard – for example, plan out your meals for a week,...
