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…
It appears that Nostradamus was preoccupied with the year 2025 when he wasn’t forecasting significant occurrences like the Great Fire of London, Princess Diana’s death, and nuclear weapons. Specifically, what he thought would occur during the year. And, shockingly enough, the notorious French astrologer was said to have foreseen a fair amount of gloom and…
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory condition characterized by muscle and joint stiffness. Occurring mainly in the hips and shoulders, polymyalgia symptoms either appear suddenly or gradually over several days. This condition rarely impacts individuals younger than 50 and is most common in seniors over the age of 65. The condition is often confused with fibromyalgia, as they…
The American Institute for Cancer states on its website, “Research has shown that most cancers can be prevented. Scientists now estimate that 60 percent to 70 percent of cancers are all preventable through currently available information and simple changes in diet and lifestyle.” Potentially Carcinogenic Foods to Avoid Credit: Shutterstock With that encouraging statement in mind, this article addresses…
It’s been nearly 19 years since the world lost one of the greatest conservationists, Steve Irwin. Steve’s love for the animals of any kind was enormous. He introduced many species to the wide public and always spoke of the natural world with much affection. What’s more, he passed on that love to his children who…