The benefits of chewing gum: wait, are we serious here? I love chewing gum. But I've just always assumed that my love for it automatically defaults it into the "bad for me" category. But, that might not be the truth. There may well be benefits to chewing gum. Man, who [...]
Old age catches up with each one of us eventually. Unfortunately, we experience a decline in health as we grow older. Whether it is a close friend, relative or your parents, it is important to pay attention to the signs of declining health due to advancing age. Many of us [...]
Saliva is among the most under-appreciated body fluids and yet it plays major roles in the body, including helping protect teeth from decay, preventing infection and making chewing and swallowing possible. It is also a key ingredient for breaking down food in the mouth and enabling proper digestion, as well as [...]
What is the problem with being shy? Well, there is nothing inherently wrong with having a shy demeanor, especially if you are introverted. Actually, it is perfectly okay to cherish your time alone and take some time to warm up to new people and situations. However, when shyness makes you [...]
Christmas is a wonderful time where we get the opportunity to spend valuable time with loved ones, show our love and appreciation for one another, and overall give thanks. It’s a time to build fond memories that will last a lifetime. If you want to have the most memorable Christmas this [...]
Are you ignoring the warning signs? We all have our doubts about the person we are dating and wonder whether we are really in a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, when we are newly coupled up we are quick to write off any flaws we detect in the person we are with. [...]
Cow’s milk is often considered nature's most wholesome food. But, is drinking milk from cows really healthy for you? A growing body of scientific evidence continues to cast doubt on the belief that cow's milk is healthy for human consumption. That is not to say that cow's milk does not have [...]
It’s probably not something you think about every day, but there are about 200 different types of known cancer. The chronic disease is linked to many possible causes. For example, tobacco smoke when inhaled can cause lung cancer. Overexposure of the skin to the sun’s rays can cause melanoma, a dangerous [...]
Whether it’s an old friend, a new acquaintance or a business partner, we all desire to connect with others and communicate effectively with them. However, for many of us, it’s not that easy to connect with people. We often find we can only really connect with those who share similar [...]
We all get stress. The only difference is how we deal with it. Some people shove it aside, others bottle it up and yet others are content to live quietly with stress. How you manage your stress matters a lot. It determines whether you will fall victim to its ugly [...]
No one can predict the moment of death and nothing ever prepares you for it. The emotional enormity of the experience, its relative rarity and absolute finality gives survivors little frame of reference to draw from. Dutch funeral insurer, Dela, observes that the most beautiful words are often spoken when [...]
You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and 'healthy fats' like nuts, fish and olive oil provide a host of health benefits, but such a diet also improves your brain. With a stronger, healthier brain you are able to recall and process [...]
