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 · 4 min read

Is swearing, being messy, and staying up late linked to intelligence?

There are so many stereotypes when it comes to the idea of intelligence. For instance if you have a dirty room, a dirtier mouth, or can never seem to get up from bed in “good time” because of your late nights, there have probably been those around who associate some or all of those traits […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

What Alcohol Consumption Does to Your Brain

Alcohol is a large part of our society. We drink it when we go out to brunch, lunch, and dinner, when we have guests over, we go out for drinks to catch up with old friends or for a first date, and cheers each other enthusiastically to celebrate birthdays, weddings, graduations, and the like. Whether […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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The Significance of Burning Bay Leaves in Your Home

The bay leaf is a versatile herb that has been used for centuries for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It also has some surprising health benefits. Lets explore the history, spiritual significance, and potential benefits of bay leaves and delve into the intriguing practice of burning bay leaves and the associated rituals. The Bay Leaf: […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

How to Super Clean Your Car’s Interior Using Only Natural Ingredients

I have to be honest here—I hate cleaning my car. It’s not that I don’t love my car. I do! I love my custom audio system and my fancy rims and my blacked out VW emblems. It’s just that keeping it clean feels like a chore all in itself. Plus, have you ever used those […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

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Rub This Peppermint and Baking Soda Mixture Anywhere You Need Relief From Mosquito and Bug Bites

Summer, everyone’s favorite season, but with summer, there also come bug bites. Somehow, it seems impossible to avoid getting a mosquito or bug bite during summertime. Isn’t that annoying? That itch is so frustrating! To combat the annoying itch, most of us use creams specially created for this purpose. But, did you know you can […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

This area in Detroit is now America’s first self-sustainable agrihood

In Detroit, Michigan, “the first sustainable urban agrihood” in the U.S. centers around an edible garden, with easily accessible, affordable produce offered to neighborhood residents and the community. Each year, this urban farm provides fresh, free produce to 2,000 households within two square miles of the farm. They also supply food to local markets, restaurants, and […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

 · 3 min read

Doctors Thought Woman Had Cancer, But It Was Actually a Brain-Eating Amoeba

In a harrowing incident that underscores the complexities of medical diagnosis, a 77-year-old woman in China fell victim to a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba after doctors initially misidentified her condition as cancer. The unnamed patient sought medical attention at her local hospital in 2022, reporting symptoms of dizziness, confusion, and difficulty speaking. All of […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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Gentle Elephant Shot In Head Walks Up To Truck To Ask For Help

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in June 2016 and has since been updated. “He came 5 centimeters close to death. He was lucky.” Pretty Boy, a rather handsome elephant, knew he was in serious need of help. He had been shot, survived the attack and then walked around with his wounds for several weeks. It’s easy […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 12 min read

Brittle Nails? Poor Sleep? Start Eating More Of These Foods Immediately

The pace of modern life isn’t easy. Between putting in long hours at work, juggling an endless list of chores and errands, staying on top of social and family commitments, raise your hand if you’re left feeling tired and anxious all the time. As if that wasn’t enough, you probably also feel the pressure to do more and […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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So-Called ‘100-Day Cough’ Spreading in the UK as Cases Surge by 40%

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is making headlines in the United Kingdom as there has been a surge in cases by 40%. This highly contagious respiratory illness is causing concern not only in the UK, but in other countries, as well. Across the pond in North America, many families are wondering if they, too, […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team