Nothing can ruin a summer’s night barbecue like the sudden appearance of mosquitoes. Yet, you may notice that some people get bitten while others remain completely unharmed. Your friends could be sitting right next to you blissfully unaware of these pests while you spend the entire night swatting at your face. There are actually several...
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...
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...
Seeds may be tiny, but they pack a mighty nutritional punch that can significantly enhance your diet. Incorporating a variety of seeds into your meals can provide you with a substantial dose of healthy fats, protein, and various micronutrients. Here are 11 seeds you should consider adding to your diet for their health benefits. 1....
The world is often seen as a hard and terrible place for people to live in. But sometimes we hear about these near impossible acts of kindness that restore our faith in humans. A kind plumber has been hailed for his extremely giving and charitable acts to those less fortunate. Sometimes, we all wish we...
Tim Gurner, an Australian real estate mogul, accidentally sparked a torrent of memes with his famous quote that millennials should “stop buying avocado toast if they want to afford a house.” “I have seen young people order smashed avocado with crumbled feta on five-grain toasted bread at $22 a pop and more… How can young...
During the 1930s, the Great Depression hit. It was the worst economic downturn the industrialized world had ever experienced, and as the stock market crashed and banks all over the country failed, millions of Americans lost their jobs [1]. During those difficult times, families everywhere were forced to tighten their belts and cut back on...
In 2014, then-sixteen-year-old Mathew Carulli of Perth, Australia, lost an eight-year battle with leukemia. The loss of someone so young is undoubtedly tragic, but his legacy will live on in the form of a special bridge that will allow hospitalized children to have easier access to fresh air and nature. The Rainbow Bridge The brightly-lit...
Which one of us hasn’t dreamed of living forever? With recent advances in modern technology, we may soon be taking one step closer to that dream. The reality is that we might never achieve immortality, yet we shall soon be able to extend our lifespan significantly. A recent study involving a new anti-aging drug showed...
People have vowed never to go caving again after seeing an agonizing video of a guy squeezing through a small cave. Jake Sanders and Calvin Sanders, who are uncle and nephew, run the YouTube program Caveman Hikes. Of course, there are a lot of heart-racing videos of people caving on the web, but the Sanders...
For many people, the term “wellness culture” is synonymous with the American health-obsessed culture, but the two are different. While it may seem like an overused buzzword, there is a difference between living a healthy and a wellness lifestyle. While the push for people to take charge of their health is amazing, this rhetoric has...
