Though most of us can freely say that summer is the best and our favourite season because it is full of beach time, barbecues with family and friends, afternoon parties in the patio, and outdoor games, not everything about it is perfect, especially when it comes to insect bites! In […]
One thing’s for sure, at least for most of you who are reading this, we all have one friend who enjoys “roasting” us for no obvious reason. But, these tough-love friends don’t “hate” you- in fact, they appear to want only the best for us and science is on their […]
Turmeric is a well-known spice these days, not just because it adds an amazing flavor to different kinds of meals and drinks, but because it also makes an excellent natural remedy. The most popular ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, gives this spice its color and flavor. But, it is also responsible […]
With different information circling on the internet about the ceasing of Roundup sale in Costco markets, a spokesperson of Monsanto announced on the 29th of May that the company will not be selling this product there this season. The Costco Wholesale Corporation also stated that they are constantly reviewing the […]
According to a recent study, the beards of men have more germs than the fur of dogs. Namely, a team of researchers from the Hirslanden Clinic in Switzerland, for the purposes of the study, took swabs from beards of 18 men and what they discovered shocked them. The results showed […]
Many people today think that diet beverages with sugar replacements are good for them. They have a sweet taste and are refreshing and low in calories, same as water. But, these drinks are nothing close to water which is found in nature. These beverages are man-made from laboratory chemicals. Most […]
For some years now, the scientific world has been trying to collect conclusive studies for the connection between unhealthy diet and higher risk of cancer. Though it has been considered a contributing factor, studies have not been conclusive about whether a poor diet can lead to cancer, until recently. Namely, […]
Most of you who are reading this will probably agree that some words can be very hurtful. As Depeche Mode sing in one of their biggest hits “words are very unnecessary, they can only do harm”, words can indeed hurt a person and leave a big damage, even when you […]
Even though it originates from Asia, grapefruit is nowadays cultivated and available worldwide, including the US, Brazil, and Israel. Besides being tasty and juicy, grapefruit is a potent natural remedy because of its antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, diuretic, and disinfectant properties. Plus, it contains a lot of beneficial nutrients and phytochemicals […]
For some time now, artificial sweeteners have been a controversial topic and numerous studies have associated them with a lot of health problems, including major ones like cancer and diabetes. Moreover, according to a recent study from Boston University, drinking soda beverages on a regular basis puts people at a […]