According to a relatively study, over-the-counter painkillers can dull a lot more than just physical pain. Their research shows that the painkiller commonly sold under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol increases risk-taking behavior. This is what you need to know. (1) Common Painkiller Increases Risk-Taking Behavior Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is the most...
Parenting teenagers is tough. This becomes especially tough when they start wanting to go to parties and even worse, start dating. As they begin to explore the world of romantic relationships, we all know that inevitably they will have sex. For many parents, this is a hard pill to swallow. In most North American homes,...
I think we can all agree that 2024 has not been off to the best of starts. An event in Japan may have just signaled that we’re in for a whole lot more. An ancient stone said to harbor an evil demon inside of it, known as “the killing stone”, has recently split in half....
The world knows Jim Carrey as the fantastically funny, Golden Globe-winning comedian from Canada. He is one of Hollywood’s favorite actors, known for his roles in Ace Ventura, Dumb and Dumber, and The Mask. Though in public he’s rarely seen without a smile on his face and a quick joke up his sleeve, the reality...
With the state of the world in the past few years, it is a good idea for everyone to think a bit ahead and prepare themselves for more lockdowns and potentially empty grocery store shelves. No, we are not suggesting that you raid the store and leave nothing for anyone else. We are simply stating...
Opinion Now already in 2022, it’s hard to go on the internet without reading something about artificial intelligence, aka AI. The topic of AI is everywhere – on social media, blogs, and the news. There has been more than one book written about the fictional future of AI, as well as TV shows and movies....
Verbal abuse is abuse just like any other. It is damaging to your mental, emotional, and physical health. Whether you are on the receiving end of verbal abuse as a child, teenager, or adult, it can affect you for the rest of your life. In fact, many victims of constant verbal abuse become long-term sufferers...
Homeownership is an exciting endeavor. Many people save up for years in order to buy their first home. The sense of accomplishment once you finally have it is a pretty good feeling. Unlike renting or apartment living, where someone else generally takes care of maintenance problems, homeowners have to stay on top of that themselves....
HIV is an illness that affects people around the world. So far, there is no known, sure-fire cure for it. Up until recently, the only hope for HIV patients was treatments to control the virus, not kill it. In recent years, however, there have been some patients who have seemingly cured their HIV. There is...
The medical system in most countries does not function the way it should. Not only do far too many people lack proper access to it, but the professionals working in the field are overworked and burnt out. Systems are set up to help people leave many un-helped, undiagnosed, or worse. This woman survived a rare...
The end-of-life process is scary and confusing for many people. When it involves someone who is slowly dying from a disease, this process can be even more emotionally conflicting. This hospice nurse uses her TikTok channel to explain things about end of life and hopefully make death a little less scary for people. In one...
Visible along the harbor of Amsterdam is something that looks like a floating city. Called The Silodam, it is a 160-unit housing complex that looks like it is floating on the water. This was a winning design in a 1990s competition. Now the city of Toronto in Canada wonders if they can do something similar...
