On any given night in the United States, over half a million people across the country are homeless. 35 percent, or 200 thousand, of these people, can be found unsheltered on sidewalks, in parks, cars, and in abandoned buildings [1]. According to the N…
One man turned nursing home design on its head when he created this stunning facility
Anyone who has worked in long-term care or has cared for an aging parent or grandparent knows how difficult the process of getting older can be. Diseases such as Alzheimers and dementia make caring for those people an even bigger challenge. Most often, a point is reached where family members are no longer capable of…
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Going to bed at 9:45pm is the key to looking attractive, study finds
According to science, the secret to looking good and feeling good is not a product found in a health food store or makeup boutique. It’s something everyone already has access to, a tool that people often neglect and dismiss: sleep. That’s right. Beauty sleep has been proven to be a legitimate thing. The Sleep Survey…
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Antidepressants Make it Harder to Empathize, Harder to Climax, and Harder to Cry
Women are often sensitive and moody — and that’s a good thing, according to Dr. Julie Holland. Yet many women choose to medicate themselves to get rid of their moodiness, because they are told it’s an issue that must be fixed. However, overprescribed medications create many consequences for its users in matters of sleep, sex,…
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According to Dr. Phil, smoking weed will lower your IQ and make you violent
On Tuesday, October 29, American psychologist/TV personality, Dr. Phil released a rather disputable teaser for an upcoming episode on his YouTube channel, Dr. Phil [1]. As usual, he stirred up certain controversies that have attracted the attention of medical experts and actually licensed practitioners from around the world. Remember, Dr. Phil has a Ph.D. in…
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New Mom Takes Her Own Life: This is Her Friends Plea
Many women silently battle with postpartum depression, and this story should remind us that not every mother’s journey is joyful, happy and bright. Sometimes it gets dark, lonely, scary, miserable and uncertain. In Montgomery, Alabama, lived Allison and Julie – neighbours, and lifelong friends. Allison and Julie were both Army wives, and when Julie moved in…
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“Am I Invisible?” A Mom Shares a Powerful Story That Portrays the Importance of Human Acceptance
“The deepest desire of the human heart is to belong … to be welcomed … to know that you are seen and worthy of kindness,” Rachel Macy Stafford. Isolation and marginalization are some of the worst social situations a person could go through. The feeling that you are alone and rejected, coupled with outright avoidance…
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Mommy Burnout Is Real, Psychologists Suggest a ‘Momcation’
“A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take,” – Cardinal Mermillod. Moms are arguably the most overworked people on earth, especially working moms. With having to shuttle between keeping her home in one piece, staying ahead of her children’s career, being a partner…
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9 Popular Drugs Linked to Dementia and Memory Loss
Any time you take a medication, weighing the risks and benefits of the drug is a must. And now we must ask ourselves, “Is this one of the drugs linked to dementia and memory loss?” Emerging research is finding disturbing connections between anticholinergic drugs and negative brain effects. This drug class includes popular medications used for…
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Playgrounds For Seniors Improve Fitness, Reduces Loneliness
Parents are advised to take their children to the playground regularly to improve the kids’ motor skills and coordination. They also need fresh air, sunshine, and interaction with their peers, necessary for building socialization and communication skills. However, the idea of playgrounds shouldn’t be limited to kids only. Tender children and elderly adults have more…
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Top 5 Natural Remedies for ADHD + Key Lifestyle Changes
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD symptoms not only have a challenge in concentrating but have a challenge sitting still. Those with ADHD are typically more disruptive than individuals with ADD. ADHD often has an onset…
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Benefits of Red Wine for the Heart, Body & Mind
Have you ever heard of the French paradox? It’s a well-researched phenomenon that refers to people who live in certain parts of France where red wine is commonly consumed during meals having fewer cases of death from coronary heart disease, even though these people live a lifestyle that’s considered to have higher risks than those living…
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Mom Fitted with Pacemaker at Age 32 Says She Used to Drink 6 Energy Drinks Per Day
When it’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and you feel your eyelids getting heavier by the minute, do you wake yourself up with jumping jacks or reach for the closest caffeinated beverage you can find? Take a closer look at how you deal with dipping energy levels. You could be putting yourself at risk of…
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Autism Severity may be Reduced by 47% with Radical Fecal Transplant Therapy
The human microbiome is made up of genetic material consisting of various microbes, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. The amalgamation of these has greater complexity than the human genome itself. As we discover more about how our internal microbial environment (our microbiome) is involved in our health, we see that by supporting or modulating…
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Can Cannabis Lead to Psychosis?
Cannabis consumption is on the rise. More and more states are legalizing the substance. While some users benefit greatly from the medicinal components in this plant, not everyone experiences the same effects. It’s also not very difficult for teens and children to access this plant as well, which is a growing concern. With social media…
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