After more than a year since Robin William’s tragic death, the late actor’s wife, Susan Schneider Williams is ready to open up about the details surrounding her husband’s death. In an exclusive interview with ABC news, Susan surprises the public with the fact that Robin’s depression was only one symptom of a much bigger underlying …
Stephen Hawking’s life has been one of great triumph in overcoming huge obstacles. It’s been so triumphant, in fact, that a new film called The Theory of Everything starring Eddie Redmayne was made to honor him and his successes in life. It is a fantastic movie and one that I highly recommend. As you experience the film, …
Do you ever feel like medical tests and screenings that are supposedly expected of you are just too much? Annual physical exams are one thing, but then you have cancer screenings, pap smears, eye exams, colonoscopies, breast exams… All those appointments are done in hopes of keeping you healthy and extending your life. However, New York …
Type 2 diabetes has long been considered a lifelong condition, something to be managed rather than reversed. But recent research and clinical experience are changing that belief in a meaningful way. Many people are discovering that with the right lifestyle shifts, blood sugar levels can return to a healthy range, sometimes more quickly than expected. …
Once dismissed as a counterculture indulgence, marijuana has rapidly transformed into a mainstream staple—from vape pens in gym bags to edibles on wellness shelves. With legalization gaining ground and claims of medicinal benefits on the rise, it’s easy to see why cannabis is riding a high in public perception. But behind the haze of popularity, …
Alzheimer’s and dementia are an ever increasing concern for the global population as we as a species continue to extend our life expectancy. These degenerative brain diseases find their way into nearly every family and cause heartbreak to the sufferer, as well as the people around them. With a reported 46.3 million people worldwide currently …
Foot, knee, or hip pain is something that many people face at some point in their lives. Whether it’s due to injury, overuse, or general wear and tear, these kinds of pains can affect anyone. In fact, statistics show that between 15 and 25 percent of adults in the United States experience knee pain, making …
Researching the effects of spanking children has always been a contentious issue, given the array of personal biases individuals bring to the subject. Notably, many studies often fail to differentiate between spanking and other forms of physical punishment, creating a gray area that makes it challenging to isolate the impacts of spanking specifically. In light …
Most of us have, at one point in our lives, experienced intense cravings for unhealthy foods. Whether it be for chocolate, donuts, salty snacks or refined carbs, our bodies appear to want them — and we’re often all too happy to submit. There’s just one problem: Eating these foods doesn’t seem to end the cravings. …
How old are you? We know – it’s not always polite to ask someone their age. But did you know there is actually more than one way to answer that question? In fact, there are three types of age. Chronological age – refers to the number of years you’ve been alive (i.e., the answer almost …
Editor’s Note: Since this article was last published, many of the shampoo brands mentioned in this article have since updated their ingredient list. You can find a list of the companies that have updated their shampoo ingredients here: You probably thought that the worst thing your shampoo could do to you is to burn your eyes, but …
Did you know that only about 1 – 2 percent of the population are redheads? (1) According to The Big Redhead Book: Inside the Secret Society of Red by Erin La Rosa, redheads more than just unique in appearance. She calls them the “unicorns of the human world,” and they enjoy many biological benefits as well. …