6 Reasons Why Coconut Oil Is The Only Beauty Product You Need
As someone who cares about my health, I’m very conscious of what I put on my body. For this reason, I generally steer well clear of that isle in the supermarket where many women spend a sizeable chunk of their days cooing over this face cream or that exfoliator. That’s because, generally speaking, these products are almost universally toxic. They’re...
5 Ways to Make Your Coffee Taste Great!
When it comes to brewing a great cup of coffee, I'll admit I take it pretty darn seriously. Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or you simply enjoy a supermarket blend, these flavorful yet healthy tips are guaranteed to make your coffee taste great until the very last drop. Chill your beans In their pursuit for a perfect brew, researchers recently studied...
Make Plenty of Money? 5 Reasons You Still Need a Budget
Most people have experienced how important budgeting is when money is short. Back when one unplanned night out could leave you eating rice noodles for a week, budgeting was a necessity. As finances become less about dinner and more about vacation, however, many Americans let budgeting fall by the wayside. As tempting as it may be to just enjoy the ride,...
Global Warming May Hinder Our Ability To Stop And Smell The Roses
There's something magical about a summer garden — flowers, shrubs, and even vegetables produce a garden that is vibrant and enchanting. Of course, as humans, we experience life through our five core senses — one of those being our olfactory system. As you walk through a garden that is brimming with life, you're hit with a range of scents —...
Freezing As Healing: Inside The Cryotherapy Craze
The latest rage among celebrities seeking the fountain of youth involves freezing. Cryotherapy began with the use of low temperatures in medicine to eradicate diseased or unwanted tissue, such as moles or skin tags. That’s not what the stars are seeking. Instead, they flock to cryotherapy treatment for its purported ability to burn calories, increase fitness and stop aging....
Did You Know that Lemons Can Do This?
They’re small and yellow, and they’ve swept the world by storm. No, they’re not Minions (although there’s a surprising resemblance between the two), but lemons! I’ll be the first to proclaim my unfaltering love for lemons, because all they do is bring health and vitality into my life, and vibrant colors that light up my otherwise dull mornings. That...
Dogs as Ring Bearers: Novel or Weird?
If a wedding party includes relatives you haven’t seen in years and might never see again, why shouldn’t it include your furry loved ones? A well-trained dog is part of your family, but note the emphasis on “well-trained.” You want your pet to enhance the day, not necessarily ruin it with bad behavior. Ring bearers If you want your dog to...
Do Black Physicians Earn Less Than White Physicians?
Can gender or color determine a physician's salary? A provocative new study uncovers an alarming gap between the salaries of white doctors and those of black doctors — and women doctors in general. But is there truth in the findings? Experts weigh in, with some suggesting there may be more to this study than meets the eye. It seems that white male...
Young Man Goes 555 Days Without A Heart
We’ve all heard the expression “he wears his heart on his sleeve.” One man wore his heart on his back for 555 days and lived to talk about it. Now there’s hope for other heart patients waiting in line for a transplant. 22 die daily waiting for transplants Stan Larkin was 16 when he collapsed on the basketball court. He was...
12 Reasons Why You Should Take a Break From Your Phone
Whether you’re on public transportation, vacation or even — dangerously — driving down the road, seeing people with phones in their hand has become commonplace. But how much screen time is too much? There are some compelling reasons to leave your phone at home, at least once in awhile. Here are 12 good reasons to take a break from your phone: ...
