Some people’s identities appear to be based almost entirely on their glasses. So what would happen if these 5 famous corrective lens wearers ditched the frames and opted for laser eye surgery? Herein, we explore their (surprisingly clear) alternative futures. continue reading »

The debate still rages and the end is not yet in sight. Electric toothbrush manufacturers claim their products are better than manual brushes, but many people still swear by the brush whose original design dates back to around the1400s. The Chinese emperor first used hog bristles stuck onto a piece of bone, which was a substantial improvement over pieces of fragrant wood people hitherto used. No wonder black teeth once became the rage in imperial courts; the court nobles probably wanted to hide what’s hiding between their teeth, if they had any. continue reading »

While medical science cannot positively point to a specific cause or a set of causes of migraine headaches, every person who suffers from them just want them to stop. Knowing what triggers your migraine headaches certainly help reduce their frequency and intensity, but when you can’t control your environment, knowing a few self-help remedies can reduce your agony if not stop it altogether. continue reading »

When air is too dry, you will find that your nasal and air passages are often irritated. If you have asthma or allergies, you are more susceptible to having an asthma attack and/or triggering allergic symptoms, such as sneezing, coughing and sinus headaches. This is the reason that many embark on a journey of finding a humidifier to put in their room or home to create a higher quality of clean, moist air to avoid dry skin, the drying out of nose and throat mucus lining, cracked lips, itchy eyes, colds, spread of germs, etc. continue reading »

Nothing says Spring quite like the first sight of a hummingbird. For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of viewing one from a fairly close vantage point, you don’t know what you’re missing. These docile creatures are easy to attract and many inexpensive, yet decorative glass hummingbird feeders are available through mail order or at your local pet shop. continue reading »

It’s no secret that bad relationships can be toxic for the individuals involved in them. Bad relationships cause physical and emotional distress that manifests itself in many ways, most notably by depression and weight gain. This article lists five ways that a bad relationship can make you fat. continue reading »

Although a professional massage has many excellent benefits, there are still many misconceptions surrounding the practice that may prevent people from actually getting one. Here are a few of the more prevalent myths surrounding massage, and why they’re certainly not true. continue reading »

Another reason for why oral health should be of the same level of priority as general health is how dental health influences one’s risks of developing certain diseases. Dentists and experts have already confirmed the fact that oral pathogens can increase one’s chances of having endocarditis. But that’s not the only thing that individuals should be wary about. There are new studies that have found links between one’s dental health and risks for the development of breast cancer. continue reading »

The market is currently flooded with various products aimed at treating, preventing, or covering up acne. Outside the fact that these products can be incredibly expensive, it must also be recognized that they all come with their own specific ingredients (most of which we’ve likely never heard of) and side effects. continue reading »

Studies have shown that sleep, or lack thereof, has profound effects not only on an individual’s physiology but may also on one’s psyche, cognition. In short, whenever you lose a proper trip to slumber-land, not only do you feel lethargic but you also experience irritability, difficulty in concentrating, fatigue and a host of other signs and symptoms associated with the condition. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for your athletic performance. continue reading »