Smoking one cigarette reduces your life expectancy by 11 minutes. Watching one hour of television brings death 22 minutes closer. A burger shaves half an hour of your life, according to various studies. But although 78 percent of Americans...
If a six-to-one ratio of cats to humans sounds right about your style, then there is a place you may want to visit. No, I’m not talking about YouTube. The island of Tashirojima off the coast of Japan has...
Hemp oil’s already extensive repertoire might have just gotten a little longer. The oil has long been hailed as a cosmetic panacea, purportedly aiding with everything from dry skin to cracked nails. It even apparently makes a great hair...
Cancer doesn’t just plague humans – pets can suffer from this devastating disease as well. Although there’s scant national data on the prevalence of cancer among pets, most veterinarians agree it’s a serious problem and can hit any household....
Animal movies, while often heartwarming, can sometimes mask the darker side in the entertainment industry. Recently, TMZ published a minute-long (edited) video showing a German Shepherd in apparent distress while being forced to perform a stunt for the upcoming...
I am so glad I found out that magnesium is beneficial for sleep. The older I get, the more often I struggle to get a restful night’s sleep. There are times when I am stressed but other times it...
It’s a great idea to use all-natural remedies wherever possible. After all, the possible side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers can be frightening. Long-term use can even be dangerous. That’s why being able to quickly whip up this pain...
Following criticism, McDonald's announced last week that members of the NGO Medicina Sociale would distribute its burgers for free to homeless people in and around the Vatican. The NGO volunteers will distribute a double cheeseburger, an apple and a...
Belonging, connectedness and reciprocity are at the heart of the human condition. We are social creatures and people seem to flourish the most when they are part of a supportive community.
It’s something of a paradox, but individual identity...
Recently, a friend of mine got stung by a bee. An unexpected allergic reaction prompted her to visit the ER. Every year, about 100 people are killed by insect bites and bee stings are responsible for more than 50...
