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After doctors told him that he had only two years to live, this man set out on a serious weight loss plan to extend his life. At age 38 and weighing 651 lbs (46.5 stone), Carlos Orosco was sitting in the doctor’s office discussing leg amputation. His weight caused cellulitis, which is a common skin
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
If you’ve been having doubts about booking that girls trip with your best-friends, then what you’re about to read might just change your mind. In this ever-evolving and fast-paced world, it’s so easy to get caught up in the avalanche of deadlines, emails, and tasks that you have to accomplish. At the end of a
Rosemary, an aromatic evergreen herb, not only smells and tastes good but also carries with it a number of health benefits. Since ancient times, people have benefited from its medicinal properties. One purpose that it serves is how it can boost one’s ability to recall information or events. Records from ancient Greece showed how students
Recently, the U.S. FDA approved esketamine, a fast-acting drug derived from the anesthetic, ketamine, that is intended to aid the treatment-resistant population of people with depression. There are about 16.2 million Americans who suffer from major depression, and as many as a quarter of them reported achieving little to no results from available treatments, including FDA
We never thought that we would be seeing these two words in one sentence – but, a recent study shows that alcohol (glasses of wine or beer), when taken in the right amounts, actually contributes to longevity. Dr. Claudia Kawas, a specialist in neurology from the University of California, and her team of researchers discovered
The importance of sleep to a healthy and happy life cannot be denied. It’s a fact. The daily grind for most of us looks like this: We wake up at 7am, take a shower, then grab some coffee on the way to work. By the time we leave our house, it’s already 8 in the
The Japanese have a word for ‘overwork’ called Karōshi (過労死). According to them, people who work themselves to exhaustion have a greater chance of passing away early. They are at a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack and stroke due to stress and poor diet. A new study published by the Melbourne Insitute
It is a universally accepted fact that diets are hard to stick to. Having controlled eating portions are bound to make anyone feel miserable and worse, hungry. Now that different types of cleanses and diet fads are popping up here and there, it’s really hard to decide which would be the best one for you. But
Aside from the overflowing joy and happiness, owning an animal comes with a string of health benefits as well. Recent studies show that being around an animal companion helps in reducing one’s stress levels, regulating blood pressure, preventing stroke, and even improving mental health. However, despite these tempting advantages, some people are still hesitant of
Migraine is experienced by 1 billion people globally, ranking as the third most common disease in the world. It is much more than just a bad headache, but a neurological condition that can be extremely incapacitating for sufferers. Migraine symptoms vary, but the most common is a severe, throbbing, recurring pain, usually felt on one side of
If there is one gift that technology blessed the human race with, it is the invention of smartphones and social media. There is something enthralling about feeling connected with every one you know and being updated in their life. In fact, recent statistics show that an American teenager spend an average of 9 hours on
