Author Archives: health

Army sergeant's claims he saved life with pen, sweatshirt called into question

An Army sergeant’s story that he saved the life of a Texas car crash victim with a ballpoint pen and a New Orleans Saints sweatshirt has come under increasing scrutiny after local firefighters said the victim’s injuries did not match the soldier’s claims. On Jan. 9, the Army’s public affairs blog posted the story of Sgt. Trey… Read More »

Flu piles pressure on over-stretched NHS hospitals as the outbreak KILLS 26 people in a week

Flu piles pressure on over-stretched NHS hospitals as the deadly outbreak KILLS 26 people in a week and figures show Wales is being hit the hardest Rates of flu have more than doubled in all UK nations since the last week of 2018 Experts warn rising cases are having a ‘high impact’ on intensive care… Read More »

Um, Can You Still Get Your Period While You’re Pregnant?

One of the perks of pregnancy—you know, other than no one judging your weird Pringles-dipped-in-hot-sauce cravings—is that your period is basically MIA for months, right? Technically, yes. You definitely don’t menstruate (a.k.a., shed blood and tissue from your uterus) each month, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom trips will always be blood-free (which can be scary AF). So, what… Read More »

5 Foods That Help Improve Digestion

How does improving digestion affect your health and mood? There’s often a strong connection between our mood and how our gut feels. When cramping, bloating, and stomach queasiness appear, we can often feel like it’s the worst day ever. It’s also interesting to note how much our stomach plays a critical role in the direction of… Read More »