For the 20-year-old Samantha Rodriguez from Florida, there wasn’t any chance she would split with her siblings after their parents died from cancer. A Day in the Rodriguez Family On a busy and chaotic Tuesday afternoon in the Rodriguez home in Orlando, Florida, the 7-year-old Destiny and the 9-year-old Bella […]
The greener your child’s surroundings, the better the health benefits they’ll reap, a study indicates. Namely, children who grow up spending a lot of time in nature will enjoy a better mental health later on in life and be happier adults. The study points out that if a child grows […]
The neurotoxicity of fluoride has been the major subject of academic debates for decades and nowadays, it spikes controversy among the general public too. With the increase of claims that fluoride is bad for us, there’ve been numerous attempts to remove this dangerous toxin from drinking water. According to one […]
Unfortunately, there’s been a new tick species discovered in New Jersey that has spread into the neighbor states. Dr. Gregory Poland, director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, points out that for the first time in 50 years, there’s been a new species of ticks identified in the US. […]
Did you know that the melatonin in cherries is an antioxidant which has the ability to help improve your sleep-wake cycle and help you fall asleep easy and fast? According to a study done by team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, and VA Center of […]
Without doubt, as humans, we have a major impact on our planet and our environment. But, even in the midst of mounting data of how we’re harming our earth, most people remain indifferent to the changes happening around them and don’t do anything to minimize their negative influence. With this […]
Babies and Prozac? Really? Are psychiatric meds now being given to infants and toddlers in numbers bigger than you could have ever imagined? Unfortunately, according to IMS Data from 2013, more than 274,000 infants and 370,000 toddlers in the US were given anti-anxiety and antidepressant meds like Prozac and Xanax. […]
When it’s time to bring a newborn in a home that has pets, especially dogs, it may be a bit challenging and anxious for the owners. However, after you see this dog’s cutest reaction to the new family member, you’ll think otherwise. But, this mom had no problem with her […]
Specialisterne is a non-profit enterprise that works together with universities, corporations, community agencies, and high schools to make change by employing diverse talents, including people with autism. The company is successfully operating in 12 countries and for now, they’ve created more than 10,000 jobs for people with distinct abilities. The […]
If you and your partner frequently “battle” over the thermostat temperature- make sure you stick with us- science says that if you like it colder at night and sleep in a cold room, you’re doing your health an amazing favor. Dr. Christopher Winter, medical director at Charlottesville Neurology & Sleep […]