Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of a person’s overall health and is often used to assess the risk of various cardiovascular conditions. In recent years, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other health organizations released updated blood pressure guidelines, lowering the thresholds for the diagnosis of hypertension. In…

Although grieving the death of a parent is an experience shared throughout human history, it’s no less devastating. No matter how old you are when a parent dies, and no matter how close your relationship with them was, losing a parent is a life-changing event. How Losing a Parent Changes You Source: Shutterstock For those reading this…

Travelers put a lot of faith into the hands of airlines, and their pilots and cabin crew. As such, they’re trained to cover all bases, including the real reason they politely say “hello” to each passenger. Their welcoming demeanor is a way for cabin crew to assess every passenger onboard, ensuring passenger safety. Motive for Cabin…

Most people need to hire a motel or hotel room in order to rest when travelling or on a business trip. Instead of paying attention to their environment, many people have the tendency of checking in and then promptly falling asleep. This is a mistake, though. You should look around the room after checking in…

Your mouth can tell you a lot about your health, any dentist will tell you that. But did you know that your tongue, specifically, can signal quite loudly whether or not you are in good health? Changes in the appearance, color, texture, and more can signify underlying health issues. This is what a healthy tongue…

When we think of volcanoes, we typically picture the high, mountainous peaks, such as Mount Vesuvius and Krakatoa. However, there are actually more volcanoes below the water than above. In fact, almost 80% of the volcanic activity on Earth occurs underwater! These underwater volcanoes act as pressure valves, releasing heat and molten rock from underneath the…

Fasting has long been part of human history, whether by necessity or choice. Many religions and cultures across the globe practice fasting as a meditative and cleansing ritual for the body. Some researchers speculate fasting could have been done due to food scarcity in older human history. Today, fasting effects, from intermittent to water, or even extended fasts…

Barron Trump, the youngest son of President-elect Donald Trump, is making waves online once more—this time, not for his towering height or reserved demeanor, but for his striking resemblance to his father during his younger years. A recent side-by-side photo comparison of a young Donald Trump and 18-year-old Barron has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion…

Over the years, sexual health researchers have investigated many aspects of intimacy and its impact on physical and emotional well-being. One such topic that has sparked both curiosity and controversy is the act of swallowing semen. While it may be a taboo subject in some circles, scientific studies have revealed that this practice might have…

In Hardh, a city in northwestern Yemen near the border with Saudi Arabia, a disturbing event has brought to light the cruel reality of child marriage in the region. This tragic case has highlighted the dire consequences of a deeply rooted but extremely harmful cultural practice An eight-year-old girl has died after suffering severe internal…