There are many positive aspects of getting older. You have more life experience to make you more confident in who you are, and you’re typically more well-established and financially secure. Of course, it has its drawbacks, particularly when it comes to your physical health. While good eating habits are always important, they become even more...
Have you ever found out after years of using something that you’ve been using it incorrectly the entire time? Well, you’re about to discover a whole bunch more. These are 14+ things we use wrong every day. 14+ Things We Use Wrong Regularly Some of these are daily items, some just once in a while....
Most people have learned about the Great Depression through black-and-white photos in history books. The gray tones make that devastating era seem like it had happened so long ago. Many people feel detached from that time. However, there are those alive today who have lived through it firsthand. Still, it’s hard to get an idea...
Just because something is common, doesn’t mean it is safe. This is the case with Betel nuts, which people have been chewing in parts of Asia and the Pacific for generations, potentially even for thousands of years. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, this practice is extremely dangerous, as the WHO now classifies this nut as a...
After officials in Grand Rapids, Michigan, began adding small amounts of fluoride to the city’s water in 1945, the number of tooth cavities dropped by an astonishing sixty percent [1]. Since then, water fluoridation has become a standard practice all across the country. Despite the evidence that fluoride prevents tooth decay, many arguments against its...
Humans don’t like getting older. In fact, the worldwide anti-aging market is currently worth about 56 billion dollars. By 2023, experts predict that number will grow to 66 billion [1]. Indeed, as a population we have been obsessed with staying “forever young”. Finally, scientists may have figured out how to do that. Not by stopping...
When someone has uncontrolled diabetes, there is too much sugar circulating in their blood. Over time, this can damage a person’s organs- including the brain. It is becoming more and more apparent that individuals with Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s [1]. New research, however, has found a possible solution....
As the second month of quarantine is now well underway, gyms, fitness studios, and rec centers have remained closed. For millions of people who are concerned about their physical fitness, being unable to put in a few sessions at their local gym, spin studio, or yoga class every week has been a difficult adjustment. Many...
In recent years kale, blueberries, quinoa, and even cauliflower have dominated the conversation in the world of health and wellness. They have antioxidants and phytonutrients, they can be turned into chips, rice, and even pizza crust. Of course, each of these foods is very good for you (there are plenty of others too), and they...
If you often find yourself waking up with neck or back pain, chances are you’ve been told it’s because of your sleeping position, mattress, or pillow. What you probably haven’t been told is that sleeping without a pillow might be the solution you’ve been looking for to finally get a good night’s sleep. Sleeping Without...
A rare disease known as “tree man syndrome” has made its way into headlines a number of times over the last few years. Known medically as epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV), it causes the growth of wood-like lesions on the skin. One victim of “tree man syndrome” is a 44-year-old Gaza man named Mahmoud Taluli. For more...
The saying “No pain, no gain” might be a motivator for some to get into a gym, but truth be told, feeling pain after exercising could be a sign of a serious medical emergency. Recently, Ella Dove, of London, UK, shared the story of how she suddenly lost her leg. In the spring of 2016,...
