In a grocery line that felt endless, a man bulldozed into my pregnant wife, Karol, and our cart. Ready to lose it, I was stopped by Karol’s calm plan. A Life-Changing Encounter I met Karol at 26, and she balanced my fiery protectiveness, especially when we found out she was pregnant. My mother’s saying, “What…
My mom left me for another man when I was 11 years old. My dad raised me. Last week, out of the blue, she called and told me that she was dying. “It’d mean a lot if I could stay in the home I raised you in.” I said no. For illustrative purpose only Yesterday,…
In today’s fast-paced and often overstimulated world, stress and anxiety have become constant companions for many people. The search for inner calm and mental resilience has led countless individuals toward practices like meditation, yoga, and mindful breathing. Among these, one lesser-known yet powerful technique stands out — breath-holding. Breath-holding practices, when done mindfully and safely, can…
A recently published review into the tragic 2020 death of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo‑Hughes in Solihull, England, has concluded that there were three critical missed opportunities by public agencies which “could and should” have altered the course of events and potentially saved his life. Arthur died after sustained abuse by his father, Thomas Hughes (convicted of manslaughter), and…
Broadcast legend Bryant Gumbel experienced a sudden health scare, leading to his hospitalization in New York City. The 77-year-old journalist was rushed to a nearby hospital on Monday night after first responders were called to his Manhattan apartment. This recent incident has brought his past health challenges back into focus. Gumbel previously battled lung cancer…
This article was originally published on December 3, 2015, and has since been updated. Leg cramps are a symptom many people experience chronically, often at night. People may find relief from the cramping for a few evenings but notice that they return with a vengeance! Leg cramps are not only painful but can also disrupt the sleep…
There’s nothing a parent fears as much as losing one of their children. Ask any mother or father, anywhere in the world, and they’ll tell you that. Sadly, that was the reality faced by the parents of Laura Hillier, who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was just 13 years old. Four years later, she was declared cancer free,…
Many of us dream of living forever — and science is making huge strides in that direction. Now, the DNA of an American-Spanish woman is giving us even more clues. Made a remarkable request Maria Branyas Morera was born in the United States on March 4, 1907 — seven years before the outbreak of World…
A heartbreaking discovery has brought an end to the search for a missing teenage couple after authorities confirmed they were found inside an abandoned area on the outskirts of town. The pair had been missing for several days, sparking widespread concern among family members, friends, and local residents. Search teams, including volunteers and law enforcement,…
A man’s ordinary evening turned into a terrifying medical emergency after he went to bed and woke up with intense pain in his arm. According to reports, the man had gone to sleep feeling perfectly fine, but during the night, he began to experience severe discomfort and swelling. When the pain became unbearable, he rushed…