Part One: The Push Laughter was the first sound I registered after my future mother-in-law shoved my parents into the pool. The second sound — worse, somehow, than the splash itself — was my fiancé…
When I came home from the hospital with a shattered ankle, cracked ribs, and strict orders not to put weight on my left leg for six weeks, I expected my marriage to be tested. I…
At Age 72, I Married My High School Sweetheart. Two Weeks Following My Eviction By His Children, With Only My Burial Dress In Hand, His Lawyer Arrived At My Trailer And Told Me, “Your Husband…
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body. It plays an important role in normal muscle and nerve function, energy production, blood glucose regulation, and maintaining healthy bones. Although magnesium…
Visual Test: How Many Donkeys Can You Spot? At first glance, this image appears to show nothing more than a large crowd of people, but several donkeys are cleverly hidden among the faces. The challenge…
Colon cancer can develop gradually, and some people have few or no symptoms during its early stages. This is why paying attention to persistent changes in bowel habits and following recommended colorectal cancer screening is…
Constant mucus or phlegm in the throat can be frustrating, especially when you repeatedly feel the need to swallow, cough, or clear your throat. Although mucus is a normal part of the body’s defense system,…
Constipation is common, and when bowel movements become infrequent or stools become hard and difficult to pass, making a few simple dietary changes can often help. One of the easiest places to start is with…
A stroke can happen without warning, but some people experience temporary or unusual symptoms before a more serious event occurs. The important point is that there is no scientifically established rule saying a stroke will…
Rice water boiling over is one of the most frustrating little kitchen problems, especially when you step away for only a minute and suddenly find a sticky layer of starch covering the stovetop. Fortunately, the…