Endangered Orca Whales Give Birth to 7th Calf of 2015
Exciting news for whale lovers: A set of orca whale parents have given birth to a baby calf. Orca whales are the most endangered species of whale, due to their nickname the "killer" whale. This nickname has caused thousands of people to hunt them for sport, drastically reducing their population numbers and reducing their species status to critically endangered. This...
10 Types of Non-Dairy Milk You Can Make at Home
There has been a rise in non-dairy milk sales within the last decade. However, many of these non-dairy milks come with a large price tag, additives, and excess sugar. Why not just make your own at home with some items already in your kitchen? While regular organic milk has a number of health benefits, some people choose not to drink...
Viral Photos Show Chicago School Lunches Are “Like Prison Food”
School cafeteria lunches have always been known for how terrible they taste, but students at one high school in Chicago believe their school has gone too far. Students from Theodore Roosevelt High School have shared photos of lunches they deem to be "like prison food," due to burned patches, moldy spots, bruises and other unpleasant and unappetizing foods. Early in December,...
Prevent Diabetes and 10 Other Reasons to Eat Pumpkin Seeds (#5 Is a Shocker)
If you are pressed for time and want a quick, nutritious snack, then pumpkin seeds are an amazing choice. These tiny seeds are loaded with vital vitamins and minerals that will get you through a few hunger pangs in between meals. Pumpkin seeds boast free radical antioxidants, which boost immune function and ward off the oxidative stress associated with...
8 Things to Stop Beating Yourself Up About
Do you ever find yourself scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed, feeling like all the people you know have perfect lives and you’re falling woefully behind? It’s easier than ever to compare ourselves to those around us (or at least to the edited versions of themselves they present on social media), and to feel like we’re doing things all wrong. But...
11 Strange Dangers of Winter and How to Avoid Them
The winter season is attributed with many increased health risks, including slipping on ice, cold and flu infections and frostbite. But there are also many hidden dangers that appear in winter that you may not even realize. These 11 strange dangers of winter may be sneaky, but you can avoid them by taking the steps outlined below. Holiday decorations Holiday decorations...
Gas Prices Could Stay Low for Years and Years
Who wants to go on a road trip? A new report says oil and gas will remain inexpensive for years to come. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) 2015 World Oil Outlook claims that oil prices will stay below $100 a barrel until after 2040. This prediction was made by the 13-member cartel comprised of the oil-producing countries...
The Odds Rob Kardashian Can Beat Diabetes with a Healthy Diet and Exercise
According to a report from the New York Daily News, former reality star Rob Kardashian has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects over 29 million Americans and is characterized by rising blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. Left untreated, the disease can cause digestive problems, weight gain, high blood pressure,...
U.S. Deporting Central Americans in Nationwide Raids
At the end of last year, the United States government announced its plan to deport Central American families that have recently come to the U.S. but have ignored removal orders from immigration judges. The raids have already started and hundreds of families have been taken into custody. The Department of Homeland Security announced in December that it would begin staging...
Eating One Steak a Week May Significantly Increase Your Cancer Risk
Health woes continue for red meat enthusiasts. New research has found that red meat increases bowel cancer risk. The research findings come on the heels of a World Health Organization (WHO) press release discussing the “carcinogenicity” of red meat. The recent research out of Oxford University in the United Kingdom concluded that eating a 10-ounce steak (approximately four portions...
