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A renowned chef in Cary, Illinois has made a friend in one of his customers – a man with multiple sclerosis who is undergoing chemo. Chef Juan Carlos Beristain is the culinary genius behind the beloved JC’s Cafe. Aside from making warm pastries and coffee, the restaurant is especially known for its delicious vegetable soup.
Nowadays, there are a variety of mental health programs available to people who are suffering from various mental health illnesses. These so-called “invisible” diseases used to be largely stigmatized by society, but now, it looks like we are taking a step forward as more and more public personalities are sharing their own mental health struggles,
This photoshoot became an annual tradition, which helps remind these three cancer free kids of all that they’ve gone through. The photographer hopes that the photographs also serve as an inspiration to other children who are going through the same ordeal. Lora, the photographer, was inspired to start this project after she lost a few
Going into surgery can be dreading and stressful to anyone, especially to children. This was what drove a California hospital to help reduce the anxiety of little patients by letting them drive tiny cars before they head to the operating room. Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, California has two little cars for their youngest surgical
Let’s admit it – we all have slept in the office at least once in our lives. Though it isn’t a crime, sleeping during work hours is understandably frowned upon in most workplaces. But if you have sleeping quarters in your office and long enough breaks to sneak in a few minutes of shut-eye, then
Have you heard of a renal transplant in which the donated organ was delivered by a drone? What was considered by many as an annoyance is now being used to save human lives. For the first time ever, a kidney scheduled for transplant was successfully delivered by drone, said the University of Maryland Medical Center
You might have seen this photo as one of those popular dog memes being shared on Facebook. Here is the story behind it. Diana Bloom, a senior at Stafford High School in Falmouth, Virginia, finally received her copy of the much-awaited yearbook. Flipping through its pages, she smiled as she was reminded of the precious
If you’re in a romantic and happy relationship, chances are, you’ve been packing on the pounds since you and your partner got together. Have you ever wondered why that happens? Well, experts have discovered the likely culprit to this phenomenon, and you don’t even have to look far – it’s your relationship! According to several
You can’t deny that people who share their weight loss pictures also inspire others to follow their weight loss journey. And this dad did just that! Among the top reasons for weight gain are poor diet, lack of exercise, and health-related issues. We’ve all gone through these things at one point in our lives, however,
Every child deserves to live a carefree, blissful life. But for 21-month-old Molly Hughes, the first few months of her infant years completely painted a different picture – one filled with huge amounts of distress and heartbreak. Molly was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2017. But now, after five rounds of chemotherapy, two stem
While clogged arteries can only be treated by doctors, there are ways to prevent them such as reducing cholesterol and maintaining a healthy diet and weight. If you want to cleanse your arteries and prevent plaque buildup, eat the ten healthy foods mentioned below. Blocked arteries and blood clots are the number one cause of
A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health discovered that working weekends heightens the risk of developing depression, especially for women. The U.K. research examined survey data collected from the Understanding Society, the United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS). It involved 11,215 men and 12,188 women who belonged to the U.K. workforce
