Life’s daily stresses and challenges are increasingly causing people to feel anxious and lose sleep. That’s where learning simple exercises to help us relax our minds and body are crucial. In the following video, Dr. Andrew Weill demonstrates the 4-7-8 breathing technique (also called the “relaxing breath”) that he has passed along to his patients,…
When a group of women were asked about their lifestyle, nearly half said they were feeling moderately or extremely stressed out and a shocking 40% said they felt like they were about to burn out. From the never-ending “to do” lists to the outside pressure the media puts on women to be the “perfect woman”,…
Not making your bed in the morning may help keep you healthy, according to researchers. It’s better for your health to not make your bed in the morning. Why? Researchers at Kingston University believe that unmade beds are unappealing to house dust mites, the microscopic critters that are thought to cause asthma and other allergies….
Over 6 million people worldwide and 300,000 Americans are infected with a parasitic disease that comes from a bug known as the “kissing bug”. Known as Chagas, the parasitic disease can be life-threatening if left untreated because it causes congestive heart failure. As the disease is spreading in many southern States and is widespread in…
When Elizabeth Smith visited a beauty a salon to get her hair done, she never expected she would end up in hospital and lucky to be alive. When doctors told her she had suffered a stroke, likely because of the way she got her hair washed, she was stunned. It turns out that the position…
In a recent scientific study, it was discovered that fermented foods appear to help alleviate social anxiety in people. Meaning foods like sauerkraut and pickles can have an overall positive effect on your mood and well-being! Medical research is increasingly recognizing the link between your gut and health. If your gut is out of balance,…
They are common in every home, but they pose a deadly threat to puppies and dogs. In fact, several beloved family pets have died in just the past few days because of them. What killed them? Chip bags. The dogs suffocated after sticking their faces into the empty bags that contain chips, Dorritos, Cheetos, pretzels…
Headaches are one of the most annoying, painful and disruptive ailments in our daily lives. And for those that suffer from migraines, the pain can be almost unbearable. Usual remedies like aspirin or Tylenol help in some cases, but not always. As it turns out, many headaches and migraines are brought on by dehydration. That’s…
Many people think it’s all right to leave their pets alone in the car in warm weather when they are out shopping or running errands. They think their dog will fine for the few minutes they are gone as long as they leave a window cracked open or leave out some water. They couldn’t be…
E-cigarettes are growing increasingly popular and are often mentioned as a “safer” alternative to traditional cigarettes because they contain far fewer chemicals that cause smoking-related diseases than their nicotine-filled counterparts. However, a recent study released by the Harvard School of Public Health, reveals that this doesn’t mean the electronic smoking devices are free from harmful chemicals. According to their…
Jackie Fedro recently bought her 13-year-old daughter, Gabbie, a cell phone in order to stay in touch with the busy teen. She never expected that within one week of using it, her daughter would be seriously hurt by the device! Fedro told BuzzFeed that Gabbie was on the phone when she felt an electric shock…
Every summer there are children and pets that suffer an awful and preventable tragedy. They die in hot cars. According to KidsandCars.org, approximately 38 children die each year from heat-related causes after being trapped in a hot car. There aren’t any statistics for how many dogs die every year, but it’s estimated several hundred pass…
Going to the beach and swimming in the ocean is always a popular summer activity for families. What child doesn’t enjoy making sandcastles and splashing in the waves? And what dog doesn’t love fetching balls and sticks thrown into the sea? But there is a hidden danger at the shoreline that if you take a…
Snacking on vegetables and fruits is not only healthy for humans it’s great for dogs too. Eating vegetables and fruits has much of the same benefits to dogs as they do for humans (extra vitamins and minerals!). However, dogs do have different digestive systems than ours so not every fruit and vegetable is good for…
Find out how to save a choking baby with this new PSA from St John Ambulance. Over 40% of parents told the non-profit group that they had witnessed their own baby choking. But when they were quizzed on what to do for first aid, St. John Ambulance found that over four-fifths didn’t know. In this…
A remorseful dog owner shared the following cautionary story in the hopes it will raise awareness about how important it is to vaccinate your dog and not to be lazy or cheap about it. He posted it anonymously to Reddit under the appropriate title “Today I F*cked Up By Not Vaccinating My Dog”. “My dog…
Sore neck, numb fingers, hunchback posture. These can all be the result of slouching over our computers. With the increased amount of time we are spending on computers or laptops, it’s easy to forget to sit up straight. But as we age, poor posture can have lasting ill-effects on our health. But with a few…
Located in the Netherlands, a care facility called Hogewey is the only one in the world of its kind. Over 150 people live there and they all have these things in common: they all suffer severe dementia, they require 24-hour-a-day care and they will all call Hogewey their last home. Hogewey is also known as ‘Dementia…
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