When 90-year-old Norma lost her husband and was diagnosed with cancer in the space of a week, she amazed everyone by rejecting treatment and heading off to travel the US. Two days after losing her husband of 60 years, Norma was told…
The teens and tweens of today are born into a smartphone generation. Even parents are succumbing to the average 5″ by 5″ screen, constantly checking their notifications, going through their emails, and reading the latest news. Needless to say, it isn’t…
Whatever your dietary preferences, one thing is for sure — we all need micronutrients. These are the vitamins and minerals that are so vitally important for organ and cell function, and are key to making us function as we’re supposed to.…
Whether you’re working from the office or at home, it’s no secret that work is stressful. To most people, Mondays are hell and Fridays are heaven, and everything in between is best remembered as a frenzied blur of what we…
These habits won’t just increase your chances of reaching the triple digits – they’ll make the journey towards your centennial years just that more enjoyable, too. #1. Hydrate, and hydrate well! We’re mostly made out of water, and a lot of the…
Vegans can’t be big and strong without meat protein, right? WRONG. When it comes to bodybuilding, there are two main components that turn your average gym rat into Ahnuld: hard work and food. The body doesn’t differentiate between animal protein and…
Constant fighting in a relationship is always a terrible sign. But a little constructive arguing every now and then is actually pretty healthy. Now, how can all that crying and yelling be good, you ask? Here’s 7 reasons: #1. It helps you grow as a…
Pretty much everybody likes dark chocolate. What’s not to like? It’s chocolate. That in itself is the one-word definition of “deliciousness” that ought to be printed in every modern dictionary, ever. But, more than being simply delicious, dark chocolate also…
Snacking is controversial — is it right, is it wrong, is it harmful or is it the best thing to happen to worker efficiency since coffee? While it’s not a good idea to get hyped at the idea of mini-meals, there…
Food tends to have a trade-off — tons of calories usually translate to absolute deliciousness, while low-calorie meals usually end up as disappointing blandness. However, it doesn’t have to be that way — in fact, you can get “delicious,” “nutritious,” and “low-calorie” all…
Some friends tip the scales mostly in their favor and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. Toxic friendships not only test your patience, but also jeopardize your mental health. If your friendship has these warning signs, it might be time to pull the plug. #1. They have something bad…
FOS (Freezing Office Syndrome) is no laughing matter — it’s an affliction that happens to the best of us. #1. The symptoms are unmistakable. Chattering teeth, possibly frostbitten body parts, and frequent complaints to HR being some of them. #2. Sufferers…
Meet Ryan Harder. He used to be a meth addict, but kicked the habit almost a year ago. He recently shared before and after photographs on Reddit, showing what a difference a year can make. This is Ryan before he quit meth, with dark sunken eyes…
After an emotional phone call to her counsellor, Charlotte Rose Ford, a student at Manchester University, UK, was left a heartwarming note and £20 by a stranger who overheard her troubles. Charlotte struggles with mental health issues, so she often has to ask…
Mom of two Danielle Javernig, aged 43, was diagnosed with an incredibly rare cancer in May. To show her courage, for her final chemotherapy session she dressed as superhero Wonder Woman. She told the Daily Mail: “All through chemo you feel very sick…
The below images show the startling transformation of a former firefighter who has received the “most extensive” face transplant ever, carried out by a team of US surgeons. Plastic surgeon Dr Eduardo Rodriguez led the team that performed the 26-hour surgery to give Patrick…