Health

Did you know that as a mother even after you give birth your child’s cells still within your body are working to heal you? These cells remain within your being and move forth through your blood and into your organs to work their ‘magic.’ This whole ordeal is known as fetomaternal microchimerism and was first

We need stress. The body’s natural response to stress drives processes that keep you healthy and fit. Modern life, however, often dishes out too much of a good thing. When your body is confronted with stress, the hypothalamus signals the adrenal glands to produce the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, which speed up heart rate, respiration,

Your arteries are the system within your body that continually transport the essential nutrients and oxygen that you need to survive, from your heart to the rest of your body. A massive part of staying healthy and keeping your arteries clear and clean has to do with your diet. It is very true when you

As one of the world’s richest men and most active philanthropists, Bill Gates usually has his hands full. Just not with poop. So it came as a surprise when the founder of Microsoft brandished a jar of human waste at a forum on the future of the toilet in Beijing on Tuesday. The stunt was

Bright blue dogs are cropping up around the city of Mumbai (India) but before you try to put your name down with any designer dog breeders, know that the reason behind their odd coloring is actually pretty tragic. Activist Arati Chauhan, head of the Navi Mumbai Animal Protection Cell, says that dye-producing factories in the

Do you smile often or frown often? Perhaps you have also wondered if there is any science behind smiling? Maybe you want to know if there are actual health benefits of smiling? Can it make us feel happier? While some people can often smile more than others, it’s safe to say that we all smile

One in ten Americans states that they suffer from bloating regularly, even when they haven’t eaten a large meal. Sometimes, bloating can become severe enough that it causes a noticeable swelling of the abdomen. Gas and bloating are usually diet-related, so you may find that a few simple changes to what you eat will do

While most people throw them away, papaya seeds are not only edible, small amounts of them in your diet can be surprisingly good for you. Keep in mind though that chewing half a teaspoon of the seeds is not like eating papaya fruit. They have a strong flavor, more like a cross between mustard and

The pain of heartache may not be physical, but it can sure feel like it when you are going through a breakup or the betrayal of a loved one. Heartbreak can happen to anyone. Some people may think it’s all in your head but science says differently now. Let this be a validation of any

Getting lost in life from time to time is normal. Nobody went through the journey of finding one’s self and perfected the quest the very first time. Being acquainted with oneself is a journey worth walking for, and perhaps, one that is the most sublime of all quests. When you feel lost in life, Masaru