Paraben ester is a widely used preservative in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products like shampoos, moisturizers, shaving gels, makeup and deodorants. And that’s pretty concerning in light of paraben ester’s known link to cancer. In a study that looked at 40 women who were being treated for breast cancer, it was found that 99% of…
Most of us have been guilty of pushing someone away at some point in our lives. Some do it consciously, deciding that distance is best, while others may not even realize what they’re doing. If others seem to be constantly distancing themselves from you, it may be related to one of these six behaviors. 1.…
Estimates place the amount of introverts on the planet at 50% of the total population. But despite things being a pretty even split between extroverts and introverts, we still live in an overwhelmingly extrovert-centric world. Business, politics and even social gatherings just seem so much more geared towards those who are naturally more outgoing and…
You probably know that vitamins are an important part of keeping your body healthy, but did you know that there are certain vitamins that are essential for brain health? In order to function properly, the brain needs a variety of vitamins that work to enhance memory, improve mood and strengthen cognitive abilities. These five vitamins are…
Ah, the selfie. The most entertaining thing about it is finding some way to justify the fact that you’re blatantly taking a cute picture of yourself to share with the world via social media. As a young adult, it’s funny to watch and be a part of. I can only imagine how hilarious it is for…
Everything in the body is connected, so when one thing hurts, it often leads to pain somewhere else. Pain that starts in the foot can travel all the way up the leg, being extremely uncomfortable and downright painful. There are many causes for foot pain, including arthritis, bunions, athlete’s foot, corns and ingrown toenails, and…
While it may not be a popular topic of conversation at the dinner table, maintaining a healthy vagina plays a large role a woman’s overall health. Especially because 3 of out every 4 women will get a yeast infection at least once in their lifetime, and it can wreak havoc on the immune system. Urinary…
Mother’s Day can be a wonderful occasion to spend a little extra special time with your mom and let her know how much she means to you. Although it’s now largely celebrated with flower displays and jewelry sales, Mother’s Day had a humble beginning. Following her mother’s death in 1905, a woman named Anna Jarvis…
Let’s face it. In many ways, the world was designed for right-handed people. And there’s a good reason for that. At 12% of the global population, lefties make up a small portion of the world. And that makes it pretty tough – so tough, in fact, that left-handed people die more often and at a younger age…
It can be tough to come to grips with the fact that your body isn’t doing so well and even tougher to figure out exactly what to do about it. And while many people turn to modern medicine and pharmaceuticals right off the bat, there are plenty of alternatives out there to consider. Some of them…
Dancing in the Dark is one of Bruce Springsteen’s hit songs from 1984 and it is definitely a fan favorite. He was playing the song at Olympic Park in London, England on June 30, 2013 and his mother just so happened to be there. Now, if you have ever see Bruce Springsteen play Dancing in…
We have talked extensively about restless leg syndrome and leg cramps in previous posts. Basically, these are conditions that occur at night when you are trying to go to sleep. They can be extremely painful and frustrating to deal with. This is especially true if someone just wants to rest. Restless leg syndrome is a…
When inspiration comes, it is something to be cherished. A new idea can lead to change, success, and some amazing creations. But there are times when inspiration seems far away, and feelings of hopelessness can become overwhelming. Everyone feels this way at some point or another, but it’s important to remember that you’ll survive it.…
Doctors are human beings. They’re going to make mistakes sometimes. Sometimes the entire field of medicine will be proven wrong, like when it was discovered that lobotomies actually weren’t all that marvellous for treating depression. Authors of a report in the British Medical Journal agree – human error is inevitable. But still, they were stunned to find…
When Kalel Santiago was just 10 months old, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer known as neuroblastoma. For two years, he endured chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgery, and he survived it all. But he was then diagnosed with something else – severe autism that disabled him from speaking. Kalel’s Story Kalel’s father,…