When life hands you lemons, make lemonade It’s a phrase we’ve all heard countless times—a timeless proverb about optimism, resilience, and perspective But in modern psychology and personal development circles, this old saying has evolved intoContinue Reading
On average, the US generates 35 million tons of medical waste each year This breaks down to around 6,600 metric tons per day and between 29 and 42 pounds per patient per day While this statistic is the second highest by industry, the hazardsContinue Reading
Most pediatricians and dentists will want you to have your baby weaned from the bottle around the 12 month mark This doesn’t always happen right away Worst case your baby should be completely weaned between 15 to 18 months of age It isContinue Reading
Ever wondered how you actually smell When there are odor molecules in the air, odorants, and we breathe them in, they bind to smell receptors that are in the back of our nose There is a specific receptor for each type of odorant The receptorContinue Reading
Most people will say they have experienced some form of a headache at one point in their lives Headaches are very common Any one can experience a headache from children up to adults Headaches are pain in your head or face that have pressureContinue Reading
Waking up drenched in sweat during the night can be both uncomfortable and concerning While occasional night sweats may simply result from a warm room or heavy blankets, frequent or severe episodes can signal an underlying health issue KnownContinue Reading
Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, is more than just an uncomfortable feeling—it’s a health condition that can impact your oral health, digestion, and overall quality of life Saliva plays a crucial role in keeping the mouth healthy, andContinue Reading
When starting a new TV show it can be easy to get attached to the characters on the screen With how long some TV shows last nowadays you may even form a connection or become invested in these characters’ lives When you develop a one sidedContinue Reading
When it comes to health, the old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” couldn’t be more accurate While genetics play a role in our risk for certain illnesses, lifestyle choices account for the majority of preventableContinue Reading
The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku has been around for a few decades This Japanese practice means “forest bathing” Which does not include taking an actual bath It means to immerse yourself in the forest atmosphere fully It is moreContinue Reading
When you’re dealing with persistent sinus infections, ear problems, or chronic throat discomfort, you might wonder which type of doctor can help That’s where an ENT comes in ENT stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist, but their full titleContinue Reading
Ataxia is the medical term for when you have poor muscle control This can make your movements to be uncertain, awkward, or clumsy Ataxia can affect your balance, hand coordination, speech, swallowing, and eye movements Ataxia can be a symptomContinue Reading
Most toddlers will go through a phase where they either hit themselves or others It is a common stage that most children go through Toddlers still don’t have the communication skills to be able to vocalize what they are feeling or wanting Continue Reading
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide Whether it shows up as difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, or rising too early and being unable to go back to sleep, insomniaContinue Reading
Society gives us landmarks of progression through life There are key markers of adulthood that push you into owning new responsibilities and enforce your stability in adulthood These would be things like marriage, home ownership, and parenthood Continue Reading
The kitchen sink is one of the most used spots in every home From rinsing vegetables and washing hands to cleaning cutting boards and soaking dishes, it sees constant action But what many people don’t realize is that the kitchen sink can also be aContinue Reading
The United States is experiencing a growing demand for power Although energy production is at an all-time high, this is still not enough to match future demand Experts predict that in the next 25 years, the power demand will skyrocket to 50% higherContinue Reading
There are five different types of plague The most common is the bubonic, there is the pneumonic, septicemic, meningeal, and pharyngeal The bubonic plague is a bacterium infection caused by the Yersinia pestis bacteria Some people may know theContinue Reading
Bibliotherapy is a type of creative arts therapy It uses literature to help people work through emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges Bibliotherapy uses books and stories to help provide information, support and guidance Continue Reading
The first birthday is right around the corner when your little one hits the eleven month milestone Your child may really be moving and grooving at this point They are starting to eat more table food than drink bottles, they are starting to standContinue Reading