Roughly 25% of all drinks sold in America are soft drinks. Even though soda sales took a dive in recent years, about one-third of Americans drink soda or other sugary drinks. Since these drinks are typically marketed to people who are 18-24, it doesn’t set them up for a healthy future. Drinking soda can increase…
Credit: Instagram / Broadway Husbands. Wicked Broadway star Bret Hanna-Shuford has died at the age of 46 after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. On Saturday, January 3, the actor’s husband, Stephen Hanna-Shuford, announced the upsetting news in a statement to social media. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news…
A beloved Raleigh teacher is being remembered for her kindness and dedication after she was tragically killed during a home break-in over the weekend. Still on the phone with dispatchers Police say Zoe Welsh, a science teacher at Ravenscroft School, called 911 around 6:33 a.m. Saturday from her home on Clay Street in North Carolina,…
Shutterstock.com A young woman fell to her ‘death’ from a 60-foot cliff when she was on a hike in The Palisades. Now she reveals exactly what she saw on the other side. Keep reading to know more. Erice Tait, who is a psychotherapist from New Jersey, was hiking The Palisades along the Hudson River when…
Older woman giving two thumbs up. Credit: Shutterstock Aging is a beautiful, inevitable journey – one that comes with wisdom, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. But let’s be real, dating dynamics can shift over time, and for women over 50, certain traits or habits might be perceived as “unattractive” by some men. Does…
Getty Images As our understanding of sexuality expands, so does the vocabulary – and one new label, finsexual, is turning heads online. For some, it’s a powerful way to define who they’re drawn to and for others, it’s a baffling addition to an already complex landscape. In recent years, dozens of new identity labels have…
Beandri Booysen’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and the power of positivity. Despite facing a rare and heartbreaking illness, she radiated joy that touched thousands of lives. Now, tragically, her journey has come to an end—just days before Christmas. Beandri passed away at just 19 years old, but her story will continue to…
Credit / YouTube A hospice nurse has lifted the lid on the signs she sees most often in the final 24 hours of a patient’s life, and says they’re not as terrifying as people might think. Julie McFadden, a California-based palliative care nurse known online as Nurse Julie, has worked in end-of-life care for 16…
A Wedding Night Scare That Changed Everything When my father, Antônio Ferreira, remarried at 60, our entire family celebrated his second chance at happiness. After two decades of loneliness following my mother’s death, seeing him fall in love again—especially with a woman 30 years younger—felt surprising but heartfelt. Larissa entered his life quietly and sincerely….
For many older adults, wearing socks indoors may feel optional, but this small habit can deliver meaningful health benefits. As we age, circulation slows, skin thins, and body heat is lost more easily—especially through the feet. Keeping feet warm and protected helps maintain comfort while supporting overall wellness. Sometimes, the simplest daily routines make the…