Most of us have been in an uncomfortable position where we want to support a grieving friend, but just don’t know what to say. Often, we’ll share a story of our own experiences hoping our friend feels comforted and less alone because someone else knows how they feel. With such a common encounter, that not...
Michael and Stephanie were engaged to be married and expecting a baby boy. When Stephanie started leaking amniotic fluid at 18 weeks pregnant, they feared the worst for their unborn child. They rushed to the hospital where they were told their baby’s heart was too big. Michael shares the gut-wrenching moment when he was asked...
After their three-year-old son’s diagnosis, a family from Texas built a backyard playground for him to enjoy. Colton Costa has the rare Hurler syndrome, also known as MPS 1. It affects many different organs and tissues in the body causing heart disease, cognitive impairment, respiratory issues, skeletal abnormalities, among many other symptoms. There’s no cure...
Welcome to the extraordinary city of Dubai, where the limits of imagination seem to stretch endlessly into the desert horizon. In this bustling metropolis of opulence and innovation, the surreal becomes the norm, and the bizarre becomes the everyday. From towering skyscrapers that pierce the clouds to man-made islands shaped like palm trees, Dubai is...
If there is one thing the past year has prepared us for, it’s a new haircut. Thankfully, we have the best haircuts of 2024 at your fingertips for you to enjoy. Mid-life crisis? Solar Eclipse? Mercury retrograde? Maybe. Or maybe it’s just 2024, and we’re all ready for something bold and different. Something to remind...
Staff at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals in the UK have been instructed to use gender-inclusive terms such as “chestfeeding” alongside the language of women and motherhood. Their goal is to make all aspects of their services inclusive and welcoming for everyone. (1) UK Hospitals to Use “Chestfeeding” And Other Gender-Inclusives Terms In Baby Ward...
However you do it, feeding your baby is an intimate time for a new parent. It is typically a quiet time you spend nourishing, cuddling, and cherishing your small child. Photographer Felicia Saunders carried a lot of guilt because she was unable to breastfeed her baby. She decided to do a photo series that proves...
Innovative, versatile, and readily available, Vaseline isn’t just a staple in your medicine cabinet—it’s a multitasking marvel for household use. With its thick, petroleum-based formula, Vaseline (or petroleum jelly) proves to be a cost-effective solution for an array of everyday needs. From skincare saviors to household helpers, this humble product offers a myriad of practical...
Bruce Willis, 68, retired from acting after his diagnosis with aphasia. This condition impacts the brain’s ability to communicate. It can occur after a head injury, stroke, or from other diseases; the cause is unclear in Willis’ case. It can cause difficulty speaking and understanding other people’s dialogue, which can negatively affect a patient’s job,...
Many Americans have probably never heard of Vegemite, a sandwich spread commonly used in Australia. If they have tried it, they may not have liked it. In America, common sandwich spreads are sweet, like Nutella, marshmallow fluff, or peanut butter that contains added sugars. Meanwhile, Vegemite is a black and salty mixture made of concentrated...
Oh the Gen Z’s, love em’ or hate em’ they are always making the news for their unconventional opinions, mannerisms, and take on the world. If you are a Gen Z, you may even feel exactly the same way as the women in this article, if you aren’t, you likely are about to turn up...
A twin can sometimes be construed as a genetic miracle. But, such siblings can often be connected on a psychological level. This manifests in their choices, and their lifestyle. In fact, a sibling so identical to you could have some impact on who you choose as your partner. And that is exactly what Briana and...
