According to the American Diabetes Association, there were 30.3 million Americans who had diabetes in 2015, and there are 1.5 million that get diagnosed every year. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood to the cells for it to be used as energy. With
How your mental health also reaps the benefits of exercise
Living an active lifestyle is undoubtedly one of the best ways to maintain and improve our health. Increased physical activity through exercising brings a string of benefits to our well-being, which is why doctors advise that we incorporate it into our daily lives. But did you know that the benefits of exercise go beyond the physical
Pediatrician showing how to calm your baby in seconds with ‘The Hold’ has gone viral
A baby crying non-stop for seemingly no apparent reason is an all too familiar scenario in most households. This situation could be frustrating for everyone in the home, especially for the parents who are rendered helpless as they do every conceivable thing possible to calm down their wailing infant. There is no guaranteed technique to
According to science, there’s no such thing as cradling a baby too much
Mothers are often on the receiving end of unsolicited advice when it comes to matters involving child-rearing. While most of these counsels come from a place of concern, not all of them are entirely true. Take for example the common belief that cradling a baby too much will ‘spoil’ them. New research says otherwise –
Strong and smart, service monkeys give a helping hand to people with quadriplegia
Since 1918, dogs have been proven to be more than just a pet. From participating in wars to assisting people with specific health needs, service dogs can be counted on. But did you know that aside from service dogs, there is another type of companion animal that can also be of great help for people
Do you have a dark sense of humor? If yes, you’re probably a genius, here is why
WARNING: We’ve included a few images that you might find offensive. If you have fragile sensibilities, please leave now! But if your sense of humor is strong you will definitely get a kick out of this article. They say that a dark sense of humor is like food, not everyone gets it. But if you
Stress might lead to memory loss, study says
Establishing our career, keeping our social relationships, and staying healthy is not easy to juggle, especially when we are living in a fast-paced world. Thus, it is no wonder why in a survey conducted in the year 2017, around 8.3 million American adults admitted that they suffer from daily stress. Stress has become a part
World’s largest sea turtle emerges from the sea and it looks majestic
Believe it or not, the picture below is not photoshopped nor altered by any photo manipulation application. Featured in the photo is a gigantic turtle captured by a Detroit DJ named Robin Michael. According to the man who encountered the majestic being, it is “The biggest turtle I have ever seen! Indeed, there is no
Suicide survivor gets a ‘second chance’ after historic face transplant
Katie Stubblefield, a 21-year-old woman is featured as the cover story of National Geographic’s September Issue. “The Story of a Face,” the magazine’s cover story, is based from the life of Katie, a survivor of a suicide attempt, who is now the youngest person in the United States who receive a groundbreaking face transplant. Four years ago,