Over the past few years, more and more research has been published revealing just how fundamental our gut microbiome is to our health. It can affect everything from our response to fear and negative stimuli, to our weight and mental health, to whether or not we develop autoimmune diseases such as lupus and type 1 diabetes. Now, a new study published in The Journal of Immunology…
You may not appreciate this most recent NASA update if the expanse of deep space is already making your spine tingle. A mystery object that sends signals to Earth every 44 minutes has been found by the US space agency. It was discovered by accident and is located roughly 16,000 light-years away. Astronomers have never…
Fasting has long been part of human history, whether by necessity or choice. Many religions and cultures across the globe practice fasting as a meditative and cleansing ritual for the body. Some researchers speculate fasting could have been done due to food scarcity in older human history. Today, fasting effects, from intermittent to water, or even extended fasts…
When we think of volcanoes, we typically picture the high, mountainous peaks, such as Mount Vesuvius and Krakatoa. However, there are actually more volcanoes below the water than above. In fact, almost 80% of the volcanic activity on Earth occurs underwater! These underwater volcanoes act as pressure valves, releasing heat and molten rock from underneath the…
Your mouth can tell you a lot about your health, any dentist will tell you that. But did you know that your tongue, specifically, can signal quite loudly whether or not you are in good health? Changes in the appearance, color, texture, and more can signify underlying health issues. This is what a healthy tongue…
Most people need to hire a motel or hotel room in order to rest when travelling or on a business trip. Instead of paying attention to their environment, many people have the tendency of checking in and then promptly falling asleep. This is a mistake, though. You should look around the room after checking in…
Travelers put a lot of faith into the hands of airlines, and their pilots and cabin crew. As such, they’re trained to cover all bases, including the real reason they politely say “hello” to each passenger. Their welcoming demeanor is a way for cabin crew to assess every passenger onboard, ensuring passenger safety. Motive for Cabin…
Although grieving the death of a parent is an experience shared throughout human history, it’s no less devastating. No matter how old you are when a parent dies, and no matter how close your relationship with them was, losing a parent is a life-changing event. How Losing a Parent Changes You Source: Shutterstock For those reading this…
Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of a person’s overall health and is often used to assess the risk of various cardiovascular conditions. In recent years, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other health organizations released updated blood pressure guidelines, lowering the thresholds for the diagnosis of hypertension. In…
In 1990, British Airways pilot Tim Lancaster experienced a terrifying and surreal event that would change his life forever. During a routine flight from Birmingham to Málaga, Spain, Lancaster found himself sucked out of his aircraft at an altitude of 17,000 feet when the cockpit’s windshield blew out. This sudden decompression triggered a catastrophic sequence…
