Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
Wellness tips, fitness advice, and health related breakthroughs.
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As of this writing, the national total of confirmed coronavirus cases in Italy has reached 17,660 infections and seen 1,266 deaths, the BBC reports. Last Monday, the entire country was put into national lockdown - a measure that still remains in place. Now, an Italian doctor treating those infected with…
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A young Italian nurse has taken to Instagram to share a revealing post detailing her experiences of working to help treat those infected by the coronavirus. In the post, nurse Alessia Bonari shares a photograph showing bruising around her eyes, nose, and forehead, which she claims is a result of…
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A recent urban myth has been spreading on social media, which wrongfully asserts that the use of cocaine can help to cure the coronavirus or prevent people from coming down with it. Per a recent report by the British news website The Independent, the misinformation regarding the coronavirus have gotten…
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A nine-year-old schoolboy has survived one of the rarest forms of cancer in the world, after undergoing a complex procedure in which surgeons temporarily removed and then reinserted his liver. Per The Daily Mail, back in April of 2019, Saul Hayden complained to his mom Vicki Kay-Spruce about having a…
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Television presenter, Elizabeth Ries, co-hosts Twin Cities Live, which airs each week on KSTP in Minneapolis, and she's no stranger to fending off criticism online. Several weeks ago, Ries shared a photo of herself wearing a pair of blue jeans, with a microphone at hand - just doing her job.…
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For those of you who are unaware, Australia is currently suffering what can only be described as a 'toilet roll crisis'. In response to the coronavirus outbreak, many Australians have been panic-buying toilet paper, with many supermarkets being left with empty shelves. Per the BBC, #toiletpapergate and #toiletpapercrisis were trending…
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As of the most recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the current number of confirmed cases of coronavirus currently stands at 95,333 globally. In addition, the SARS-like virus has also been responsible for 3,283 deaths. In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts around the world are speaking…
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If you're ever "caught short" on the toilet, I think I've found the perfect woman to call... A family in Toowomba, Queensland, has been left overflowing with what has become a rather valuable commodity right now, after mom Haidee Janetzki "accidentally" ended up with an eye-watering 2300 rolls of toilet…
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Fears of a coronavirus crisis in Australia has provoked some people into attempting to sell toilet paper at exorbitant prices, in anticipation of the mass panic-buying of supplies from supermarkets. According to a recent report by News 7, Facebook Marketplace shows a number of seemingly-ordinary rolls of toilet paper and…
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In recent weeks, a number of young users of the popular video-sharing app TikTok have been taking part in the so-called "salt challenge." And it's exactly as it sounds. Essentially, the youngsters who take part in the challenge pour large amounts of salt down their throats, with many reacting badly…
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If you're somebody who regularly travels, goes hiking or camping, you might just benefit from owning LifeStraw's "Personal Water Filter". Available to buy on Amazon, it's the perfect addition to your emergency kit - allowing you access to clean drinking water when there's none around. According to its official description,…
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A health expert has warned that parents could be inadvertently shortening their children’s lives through poor packed lunch choices, expressing concerns over sugar and saturated fat contents in common meal options. According to one study, as cited in The Sun newspaper, an estimated 98% of British school pack lunches are…
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The touching final words of an 81-year-old pensioner have left viewers heartbroken this week, following the broadcast of medical docuseries Hospital on the BBC. After being told that he only had a 10 to 20% chance of surviving a procedure to close a hole left in his heart after a…
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The body positivity movement has been around for some time now - and is reaching a much younger audience. In fact, a body-positive book for children titled Her Body Can is being released this week, with the aim of teaching young girls to be confident in their own skin. Written…
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The Centers for Disease Control has warned that men sporting mustaches, beards, or any other facial hair risk their facemasks/respirators not functioning correctly, the New York Post has reported. An infographic created by the CDC (initially released during the 2017 No-Shave November campaign), has recently resurfaced, showing which facial hairstyles are…
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Sex is a normal part of life and any relationship. Whether you're married, in a long-term relationship, or just looking for a bit of fun - sex is often an enjoyable activity for any two (or more) people. However, for 26-year-old Jillian Currie, her sex life has become "virtually non-existent"…
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Doctors have issued a warning against putting frozen potatoes in your anus. This comes as an increasing number of hemorrhoid sufferers have reportedly taken to the internet to seek alternative solutions to their problem instead of consulting doctors. Now, it has emerged that an altogether unusual solution is being touted…
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Like a lot of people, I love a cheeky bev. However, it seems like we are being constantly reminded in the media about just how dangerous alcohol misuse can be. And while that is true, a new study has shown that drinking beer every day can actually vastly increase your…
