Federal Police Grant Awesome Wish For 12-Year-Old Cancer Patient
A young cancer patient had an unusual wish granted, thanks to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The Specialist Response Group joined forces with the Make-A-Wish foundation and organized a day at a training village so that 12-year-old Declan’s wish to “blow stuff up" could come true. Declan’s wish Declan, who’s in remission from leukemia, knew exactly what he wanted. His day began...
Man Goes Toe-To-Toe With A Kangaroo To Save Dog
Aussies may be famous for crock tales, koalas, didgeridoos and vegemite, but now it seems they’re also famous for punching kangaroos to protect their dogs. But, was Greg Tonkins, the man at the center of all this attention, actually justified in punching the roo’? Man against kangaroo Kangaroos look cute, but they can be vicious, which is likely why one man...
Make Your Own Natural Headache Remedy
I am always trying to find more natural approaches to everyday medical issues. Headaches are one of those. This pillow is just what I was looking for — it's a way to get relief naturally. Plus, I can be reassured by the fact that I will not have any unwanted side effects. This project is so easy and quick to...
The Truth About Rice: Is It Really Healthy?
Rice is the most commonly known cereal grain in the world and many of us eat it in our daily meals. Yet, we never really question where it comes from or what exactly it is. And here's the biggest question surrounding white and brown rice: is it healthy or not? Let's find out. Rice consumption Rice can be the seed of two...
Should We Torture Animals?
Animals are remarkable in their ability to process complex information, react to physical and emotional stressors, respond to social cues and even mimic human behavior. It’s precisely for these reasons that scientists use animals — large and small — for a broad array of research purposes. From cosmetic testing to pharmaceutical trials, it’s estimated that 115 million animals are...
The Future Of Obamacare Under A Trump Administration
The Affordable Care Act, the signature health care legislation signed into law by President Obama in 2010, has survived Republican efforts to repeal it, court challenges and low public approval ratings. However, the election of Donald J. Trump — who promised during his campaign to dismantle “Obamacare” — may pose the stiffest challenge yet for the landmark bill, which...
17 Foods That Positively Impact Blood Sugar
If you’re serious about your health, maintaining balanced blood sugar should be a top priority. Blood sugar, otherwise known as glucose, is the primary type of sugar in your blood. Blood sugar is sourced from the foods we eat. It is one of only two ways in which our bodies produce energy. Blood sugar plays such a vital role in...
WATCH: 5 Healthy Alternatives To Common Snack Foods
Snacks. We all love them and we all buy them. Snacking is as much a part of our culture as reading Harry Potter and watching the Colbert Report. Old habits die hard, which makes kicking the snack habit a challenging endeavor. Luckily, you don’t have to completely avoid snacks to make a real change to your lifestyle. A habit...
5 Things You Need To Know About The Pentagon’s Preparations For Conflict In Outer Space
On September 11th, 2001, terrorists destroyed the World Trade Center, a symbol of American power and prestige. It was the worst sneak attack in U.S. history since the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941. The destruction of the Twin Towers was a huge blow to America’s national psyche. Apart from the tragic loss of life, however, the attack by...
The Toxic Food You Eat Daily
Our friends started a matcha business after living in Taiwan for six years. They source some of the highest quality matcha I have ever had, working directly with plantations they visited during their travels. This past weekend, we were at a market together and they were handing out samples of their matcha latte. We began discussing all the allergies...
