Why the Word “Colonoscopy” Triggers So Much Anxiety For many, just hearing the word “colonoscopy” is enough to trigger fear or anxiety. Due to embarrassment and misconceptions, a significant number of people decide to postpone or forego the examination altogether. Truth is, however, that the procedure is nowhere near as disgusting as — or as…
Sometimes, the harshest truths just sit right there in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to be noticed. That is exactly what happened to a woman named Emma. For months, she had felt that something about her husband was odd. Somehow, he had grown distant, started spending a lot of time on his phone,…
Life is unpredictable. The truth is that we are never aware of the obstacles and challenges that can get on our way, but what we should never forget is that we must never stop fighting and believing that things would eventually get a turn for the better. Chelsea Hough couldn’t wait to meet her baby….
End-stage kidney failure (ESRF) or disease (ESRD), or simply kidney failure, is the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. At this point, you need dialysis or kidney transplant in order to survive. Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys fail to function properly and are unable to effectively filter toxins, manage blood pressure, and…
Dr. Rebecca Jane Brown, 30, dedicated her life helping cancer patients, but sadly, she was diagnosed of the same diseases after she spotted an unusual symptom others would likely dismiss. Becca, who was born in Britain and spent the first eight years of her childhood in the States before returning to the UK, worked at…
Padded bras, tissues in cups, and relentless push-up routines were often a rite of passage for many girls growing up. There was an underlying hope that one day, their chest would “catch up” to society’s ideal. But as adulthood arrives, those early insecurities often fade. What once felt like a disadvantage turns out to be…
If you’ve ever woken up and realized you couldn’t move or speak, even though you were fully conscious, you’ve likely experienced a rather strange and mysterious phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. Contrary to the common belief, sleep paralysis is actually more common that many believe. However, since it is an experience that feels surreal, many…
Axl Rose, the frontmen of Guns N’ Roses, had a tumultuous childhood that eventually helped create his persona. Born on February 6, 1962, as William Bruce Rose Jr., Axl’s upbringing in his hometown of Lafayette, Indiana, has been everything but easy. Born to a teenage mom and a troubled 20-year-old father who was murdered in 1984,…
No matter how many times you go to the gynecologist, it always remains something that can either cause feelings of unease all the way to downright anxiety. To help feel more confident and have a better experience at the gynecologist, there are many things you can do – and things you can avoid – to…
She took everyone’s breath away when she was crowned Miss USA back in 1972 and got to represent the country on the greatest beauty contest, Miss World. This title opened many doors for gorgeous Lynda Carter, one of which, if not the most important of all, the role of Wonder Woman. Lynda Carter became someone…