Only the whales are aware that the world is ending. That’s one explanation, anyway. Scientists used to refer to humpback whale groups of 10 to 20 as “large” because they are typically very solitary. They are now gathering off the coast of South Africa in groups of 20 to 200. Experts are at a loss…
The importance of our gut microbiota to our health has become increasingly clear recently as more and more studies have been released. Everything from how we react to fear and negative stimuli to our weight and mental health to our susceptibility to autoimmune disorders like type 1 diabetes and lupus can be impacted. Using research…
Thor Pedersen, a Danish adventurer, embarked on an extraordinary journey to visit every country in the world without flying. Starting in 2013, he aimed to complete this feat in four years, but unforeseen challenges extended his voyage to nearly a decade. Throughout his travels, Pedersen relied on ground and sea transportation, navigating through diverse terrains…
Sleep is a vital component of health, not just a daily respite for the body. However, a lot of people are unaware that your sleeping position may be the silent enemy of your health. Your sleeping habits may be the cause if you’ve ever woken up with neck discomfort, fatigue, or intestinal problems. And now,…
There was a stunned hush between my husband and me as we pulled out of the hospital parking lot. I am aware of the date. I will always remember November 7, 2019. My entire life up until that time would now be referred to as “BBC”—before bowel cancer. I had slumped forward and placed my…
Do you struggle sitting for any length of time, knowing that within 30 minutes to an hour your backside won’t just be sore, but on fire? This extreme discomfort makes many regular activities – your daily commute, sitting in a long meeting, watching a movie, kayaking – a painful business of shifting and subtly trying to…
A sociopath can be recognized by their lack of empathy towards others. Most of the relationships that sociopaths form serve to benefit themselves. However, it’s not always that easy to spot a sociopath right away. Luckily, there are several phrases that sociopaths commonly use that may provide clarity if you are trying to recognize one. While sociopaths…
Do you struggle sitting for any length of time, knowing that within 30 minutes to an hour your backside won’t just be sore, but on fire? This extreme discomfort makes many regular activities – your daily commute, sitting in a long meeting, watching a movie, kayaking – a painful business of shifting and subtly trying to…
Scientists have heightened their vigilance over three U.S. volcanoes—Alaska’s Great Sitkin and Mount Spurr, along with Hawaii’s Kilauea—as seismic activity increases and eruption threats grow. Great Sitkin now sits at ‘Watch’ status, the third level in a four-tier warning system, following small earthquakes and lava emissions from its summit crater. Mount Spurr, located 75 miles…
When someone is nearing the end of life, their body undergoes many changes, some of which may occur months before their passing. However, in the final 24 hours, loved ones may witness a common and often unsettling phenomenon—a noise known as the ‘death rattle.’ What is the ‘Death Rattle’? According to Medical News Today, the…