There is a gene that is so incredibly rare, it affects just 36 people around the world. This gene, known as the Sonic Hedgehog gene, causes the skull to form in a way that makes people look almost like they have two faces. A little boy in Missouri was born with this gene, which has...
Can you focus when you’re hungry? Imagine you’re at work trying to concentrate on a difficult report or in an important meeting, but you haven’t eaten much all day and are quite hungry. How well do you think you will be able to process and retain information? My guess is not very good at all....
Every parent hopes that their children will have a normal life filled with friends, successes, and love. That hope can often seem harder to achieve if their child is born with a disability or another type of problem. This mom has opened up about what it is like having a daughter born with a rare...
No one associates Philly cheesesteak with a low-carb diet, but why not start? In this recipe, we use cabbage leaves instead of bread to create Philly cheesesteak wraps with all of the delicious, savory flavors of the original. We’ve also included a vegan and dairy-free version, for those who want the taste of the cheesesteak...
Just a few months ago, Lauren Sice was planning summer adventures with her 13-year-old son George. Now, she is planning his funeral. Devastated, she explained how he came to be diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma. She wants to share her son’s story so people are aware that these things can happen and to remain vigilant. The...
There’s nothing quite like a good stretch. It feels great and can make a world of difference in a healthy and balanced lifestyle. A few minutes in your morning routine devoted to stretching can be the perfect way to start your day. Many people with desk jobs develop tension or pain, and simply starting an...
Is wearing a thong an act of promiscuity? How young is too young to own your first thong? A mom recently posted this on a Reddit thread after she and her mother-in-law got in a disagreement over whether or not her 12-year-old daughter should be allowed to wear one. How Young is Too Young to...
Over our lifetimes, we all learn a lot about love. Familial love, friendship love, and of course, romantic love. Often it is our mistakes that teach us the most. This couple learned some pretty big love lessons after they both left their spouses in order to be together. Here is what they learned. (1) Lessons...
This article was originally published in July 2021 and has since been updated. Going to the gym can be intimidating for many people. This woman recently worked up the courage and joined one. On her third trip there, however, she was devastated and completely mortified when an employee asked her to leave for breaking the...
What is a woman? Or rather, what defines someone as a woman? Ask 100 women, and you might get 100 different answers. This is because there are a variety of contexts in which you could define a woman, and within each of these contexts, there will still not be one straight answer. Socially or biologically,...
Grandparents are their grandkids’ happy place. They are like a home away from home. That said, when they live in the same house as their grandkids, it’s like every day is Christmas. Studies have shown that this close-knit relationship between grandparents and their grandkids is far more beneficial than was previously assumed. There are lots...
There are no quick fixes to making changes to your body. Whether you are trying to make changes to your physical appearance or you are attempting to improve strength and conditioning, it’s not done overnight. Rather, it is done by small actions and decisions made daily that, over time, create change. That’s exactly what this...
