Remember that thing I promised to do? Yeah… about that. We often struggle to follow through on our intentions. Why? Because there’s a significant gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. Let’s call this gap the Motivation Bridge. This bridge is built with motivational planks, such as: While this bridge isn’t always …
Can you really freeze your body and come back to life? On January 12, 1967, James Bedford passed away, but he had a bold plan to cheat death. Bedford became the first person to be cryogenically frozen, aiming to preserve his body until a future where any illness could be cured, essentially reversing death. This …
It’s often said that despite humanity’s many conflicts, we all bleed the same. While this is a comforting thought, it isn’t entirely accurate. Our blood actually comes in different varieties, and understanding these differences is essential for our health. What Makes Up Our Blood? Our red blood cells contain a crucial protein called hemoglobin. This …
If you know an older left-handed person, they may have had to learn to write or eat with their right hand. In many cultures, it was common to force children to use their “proper” hand. The word for “right” even means “correct” or “good” in English and many other languages. So, if being left-handed is …
Health is our most valuable asset, but we often take it for granted until it’s gone. As we live longer than ever, an unexpected consequence is that many people experience prolonged periods of illness. Aging often leads to more time spent in pain and discomfort, prompting scientists to focus on optimizing not just our lifespans …
During World War I, the horrors of trench warfare introduced a toxic weapon known as mustard gas. Soldiers exposed to this gas faced severe respiratory issues, eye damage, and painful skin blisters. In the quest for an antidote, scientists discovered that mustard gas significantly damaged the bone marrow, impairing its ability to produce blood cells. …
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses powerful medications to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Here’s a breakdown of how chemotherapy works, its purposes, and what to expect during treatment. What is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy refers to a group of medications that are used to treat cancer. It can be used …
In the wealthy circles of Victorian England, bizarre dieting fads were rampant. One of the strangest was the tapeworm diet, where dieters swallowed an unhatched tapeworm and let it grow inside them by consuming undigested meals. While obviously dangerous and unhealthy, it reflects a broader trend in diet culture: the promise of rapid weight loss. …
When it comes to diet advice, there’s no shortage. TikTok is overflowing with trending tips—from low-carb diets to cabbage soup cleanses. With so much information, it’s easy to feel confused. Here are five simple tips you can trust for healthier eating. 1. Eat Treats After Meals If you’re indulging in a treat, like a slice …
Have you ever struggled to remember a foreign address or the name of that colleague you see every day? Memory is our ability to recall information, whether from the recent or distant past. But did you know that what we eat can significantly affect how well our memory works? Types of Memory We generally classify …