The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we should be concerned about. American food products are also infamous for containing certain...
Scarlet fever, also known as scarlatina, is a bacterial illness that primarily affects children aged 5 to 15. This disease, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, often follows strep throat or skin infections and is characterized by a red rash.1 Early recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent complications. Signs and Symptoms The hallmark of...
People have written countless songs, books, poems, and more on the idea of living forever. Since the beginning of human existence, people have wished for a long, happy life. The question is, what is the maximum age a human being can actually live to if no illnesses or diseases cut their life short? A group...
Cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining a healthy and hygienic home. However, it’s crucial to approach cleaning with care, especially when it comes to using household chemicals. While it might be tempting to create a powerful cleaning concoction by mixing various cleaning products, certain combinations can be extremely dangerous and harmful. Let’s explore six...
There’s a humble mineral in your kitchen that has countless uses beyond flavoring your food – table salt! This versatile ingredient is a surprisingly effective solution for a wide range of household issues. It’s readily available, inexpensive, and often easier to use than many commercial cleaning products. From removing stubborn stains to enhancing your beauty...
Contrary to popular belief, new research reveals that some Stone Age people primarily consumed a plant-based diet, rather than a Paleo one. Recent studies have shed light on the dietary habits of the Iberomaurusians, a Paleolithic group from North Africa, suggesting their diet was rich in plant matter and not heavily reliant on meat.1 Debunking...
Gray hair is just one of many changes within our bodies as we age. However, with the color change comes a few other undesirable effects like dry, brittle, or dull hair. Here are a few tips to help revive aging hair. Try Dye for Gray Hair The most obvious solution for reviving, or in this...
Life and death are surprisingly complex elements, often leaving people wondering if they did it correctly. A hospice nurse has revealed the last thing more than 100 people have said in the moments before their passing. Interestingly, it sheds light on what’s important in life. Notable Nurse Jackie A hospice nurse named Jackie McFadden has...
If you have been paying attention to the news for the past few years, you may have heard of the glowing sea turtle discovered by marine biologists during a diving trip in the South Pacific. Although this turtle was discovered in 2015, biofluorescence—the scientific processes behind the turtle’s glow—has recently been growing in popularity and...
Life is never the same after a heart attack. The medical care that follows often includes diet and lifestyle advice to prevent another cardiovascular event in the future. However, a new study indicates that doctors shouldn’t end there. Many heart attack survivors may benefit from emotional and mental health care as well. Depression and Anxiety...
Constipation, or the inability to have a bowel movement, affects approximately twenty percent of the population [1]. It can range in severity and can be mildly inconvenient all the way to downright painful. Luckily, there are several foods that help make you poop, which could kick-start your bowels and get you back to regularity. What...
If there was one thing you could do to improve all aspects of your life, one thing that would improve everything else in a profound way… would that intrigue you? We focus so much on yo-yo diets, calorie counting, fitness trackers, and finding the latest lifehacks on social media, that we end up overlooking the...
