Leah is driven by learning and adventure. She has studied Journalism, Early Human Development, and Culinary Arts. When she’s not writing she can be found reading or hiking the Southwest.
The Amish people have been somewhat of a mystery to the rest of society. Their way of life is drastically different from the average American. For instance, an abduction in December of 2022 took place in which two Amish girls from New York were kidnapped. Luckily, the girls returned home safely, but many still had […]
In a world where children and teens are becoming entrepreneurs and innovators, it’s unsurprising that they’re also making waves in mathematics. Recently, two teens from New Orleans made an incredible mathematical discovery that could reshape the future of mathematics. Encouraged to Make the Mathematical Discovery The atmosphere of St. Mary’s Academy, a private high school […]
Women are taught early on about the importance of maintaining their reproductive health. From mammograms to pap smears, we are told it’s especially important to monitor as we age. However, occasionally someone prematurely experiences reproductive health scares. For young Allison Fisher, her health scare was an oversized ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are pretty common among […]
History is full of remarkable moments and memorable accomplishments. However, it’s also teeming with dark secrets and spooky legends. For example, it’s believed that in the late 1960s, something sinister was discovered at Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is a beautifully massive waterfall comprising three smaller waterfalls located partly in Canada and partly in the U.S. […]
Cancer is a disease that causes much discomfort, both emotionally and physically. According to the CDC, it is the number two killer in the United States behind heart disease, so it is no wonder that doctors and scientists invest so heavily into research. The drive to find more effective cancer treatment options and possible preventive […]
Although there is a large number of people worldwide who “worship celebrities” it may not surprise you that recent studies have linked this act to lower intelligence. Scientists speculated this could be for many reasons but are unsure if obsession with celebrities is the cause of lower intelligence or because of lower intelligence. More research […]
People have lived nomadically for years, choosing solitary lifestyles over community living. The word originates from the Greek language and refers to a member of a community who regularly moved to and from the same places and typically lived reclusively. With so many stimulants in the world that make noise, have scents, or are bright […]
It’s no secret that we are facing uncertain times. While that has always been true to some degree, we are suddenly seeing crises on a much larger, global, scale. Inflation has skyrocketed, resources are not as readily available, and wait times have increased significantly due to a shortage of staff and supplies. Many industries are […]
Most people dread the idea of getting a colonoscopy but doctors have pushed the importance of them for years. With the best of intentions, the thought is that having a colonoscopy done early enough may prevent certain types of colon cancers. If you know anything about the process, it makes perfect sense why this is […]
Driving can be a particularly dangerous task as people have to rely on others to also use safety practices. Moreover, people rely on their own cars to help facilitate a safe ride to their destination. As a result, many car manufacturers include features like the one that dings incessantly until everyone has on their seatbelts. […]
The average person, growing up, probably didn’t concern themselves with their blood pressure reading. Eventually coming to a point where we may have high blood pressure and it becomes important to be more “heart healthy”. When this happens, the most common recommendation from a doctor to improve high blood pressure is usually diet, exercise, and […]
Exciting news for science lovers, on April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible in 15 states. This is the first time this has happened since 2017 and will be the last until 2033. Incredibly, it will also last for longer than the one in 2017, at more than 4 minutes in some […]