In today’s modern era, everyone is obsessed with selfies. In times of old, self-portraits and grand painting were commissioned to fulfill one’s need for self-indulgence. Today, all of that is just a pose and the click of a phone camera away. Unfortunately, it seems that this trend has detrimental effects on the mental health of …
Many people scoff at holistic therapy, often calling into question the effectiveness of such treatments. What should truly be understood, however, is that such treatments can help the patient in indirect ways. When done in conjunction with a trained and licensed therapist and under the watchful eye of one’s doctor, participating in such treatments gives …
A new threat to the health and safety of the public has been sweeping newspaper headlines. Although this disease is far from new, it rarely ever makes its way to the US, which is why its appearance is particularly frightening. The name of this illness is the monkeypox virus. Typically, this virus is found in …
Cardiovascular and blood circulatory diseases are perhaps the number one global cause of deaths in this day and age. In 2015 alone about 31% of deaths stemmed from coronary heart diseases and stroke. The U.S. alone has an average of 610,000 deaths caused by heart disease. The number of people affected by cardiovascular diseases has …
Leigh Anne, a recently widowed mother of three who lives in Nebraska, recently posted a heart-warming story about her local Federal Express truck driver. After a recent snowfall, she had trouble getting the tires of her vehicle inflated and noticed the familiar FedEx truck parked in her neighborhood. Because she sees its driver, named Brian, …
Scientists around the world are searching for a cure to the terrible reality of cancer. At times, this worldwide race is reminiscent of the space race that took place in the 50s and 70s. Every country has its top scientists searching for the miracle cure. It seems like there are new boundaries being broken on …
You’ve probably been told that eggs are healthy for you because of the high amounts of protein that they have in them. However, there are indications that eating three or more eggs in a week can lead to heart disease and other health issues, making them an unhealthy food for many people. Nutritionists and other …
It’s rare that you see police officers engaging in a snowball battle, but that’s just what a group of officers in Washington did one afternoon. A few officers arrived at a park where a group of kids were playing. They had the lights and sirens on and appeared intimidating to the children. However, the children …
In this age of technology, it’s more likely for someone to read books on their Kindle or another electronic device and go to a café to kick back and relax than for them to go to support their local library. It’s this change in trend that has led to the Little Free Library, a non-profit …
When winter rears its chilly head, the inclement weather brings with it some dangerous elements. From slippy roads to frostbite, the perils of winter are not to be ignored. Given the harsh winter we experienced this year, it’s no surprise how many accidents occurred. 87-year-old Noreen was one such victim of the frigid conditions. Noreen’s …
It’s easy for someone to internalize the idea that being different equals to being wrong, leading an individual to feel that their quirks and unique features are inherently bad. For six-year-old Landon, this notion is a familiar one. Recently, Landon and his family took a trip down to the RiverTown Crossings mall, located in Michigan, …
