This Simple Trick Helps Calm Fearful Dogs During Storms And Fireworks
Fireworks are always a lot of fun for people to watch, but the loud noises from the festive events often frighten many dogs. So much, in fact, that many …
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Why This Sitting Position Can Be Harmful To Children
“W-sitting” is a common sitting position used by children. They sit on their bottoms with their knees bent and their legs splayed out, in a shape that looks like …
Dog Owners Should Know About The ‘Silent Killer’ Spread By ‘Kissing Bugs’
Hundreds of dogs have died from a rare parasitic disease known as Chagas and over 300,000 Americans are currently infected. In Texas alone, roughly 400 dogs have died from …
New Mother Fights Off Rare Autoimmune Disorder Just Weeks After Giving Birth
Holly gave birth to her first child when she was 26 years old. Like any new mother she couldn’t wait to bring her baby home and begin taking care …
Nurse’s Cell Phone Tip Could Help Save Your Life In An Emergency
A public hospital employee named Julia Thompson wants people to take a few moments and add something to their iPhone that could potentially help save your life during an …
Woman Notices A Dark Line On Her Nail, That’s When She’s Told It’s Cancer
Our fingernails can often be an indicator of our overall health and sometimes they can alert you to a serious health problem if you know what to look out …
Doctors Warn Families To Watch Out For Fuzzy Black And White Caterpillar That Packs A Painful Punch
A fluffy, cute looking caterpillar that’s made its way into Pennsylvania from Canada has a nasty side. Something that Bryant Martin’s 5-year-old son learned the hard way when he …
Hospital Allows Dogs In To Visit Patients, Because A Pet’s Cuddles Are The Best Medicine In The World
Dogs and cats are visiting their loved ones in hospital and it’s just what the doctors ordered! A hospital in Hamilton, Ontario is allowing pets to visit families when …
Mother Warns Parents Of Dangers Of Letting People Kiss Their Newborn Babies
Claire Henderson is warning parents not to let anyone kiss their newborn babies on the mouth after her baby daughter was hospitalized with potentially fatal cold sores. Fortunately, Claire …
Man Wakes Up After Being In A Decade-Long Coma And Makes The Most Startling Claim
Trapped inside his own body for over a decade, Martin Pistorius’ story is an incredible one. When he was 12 years old he got sick and slowly slipped into …
How To Recognize The Symptoms Of A Heart Attack
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of people in North America? There can be a number of symptoms which a person can experience months …
How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Help Prevent Periodontal Disease
Just like people, dogs need their teeth brushed regularly to maintain their overall health. If a dog’s teeth are not kept clean, he/she can develop many medical complications that …
Watch As Seizure Alert Dog Helps Owner Having Epileptic Seizure Stay Safe
Poppy is a seizure alert dog and helps give her owner, Shannon, warnings ahead of her epileptic seizures and helps her during the seizures as well. In the video …
Tiny Puppy Rejected At Birth Is Nursed Back To Health By Hand
Nature does not favor the weak. Sometimes an animal will produce a litter but there may be a baby that is not feeding properly because the mom has too …
Woman Seriously Injured In Car Crash Wants Everyone To Stop Putting Their Feet On Dashboards
Bethany Benson wants everyone to know about the dangers of putting their feet up on the dashboard of a car. It was something she always did and it ended …
How Massaging Your Feet Before Bed May Help You Relax And Fall Asleep
Our feet take a lot of daily wear and tear. Whether it’s walking on concrete sidewalks for hours, walking in high-heel shoes, going for a long hike in the …
Doctors Issue Warning After Boy Loses 75% Of His Vision To Laser Pen
An optometrist in Australia issued a warning to all parents that laser pointers are not toys after a teen did permanent damage to his vision. The 14-year-old burned the …
After Doctors Tell Wife To Let Her Husband Go, One Kiss Keeps Her Hope Alive
When Scott Hawkins suffered a stroke at just 37 years old, he and his wife, Danielle, began a heartbreaking, but ultimately, triumphant journey. The stroke stemmed from a brain …
Family Warns Others After Their Beloved Dog Dies From Eating Dough Ornament
Lexi was the Pospisil’s beloved dog but she died tragically after she ate an ornament the family had made to celebrate their baby’s first Christmas. The grieving family took …
Grandmothers Who Babysit Lessen Their Risk Of Developing Alzheimer’s
Most grandmothers will tell you one of the joys of being a grandparent is being able to visit with their grand kids, but did you know it can also …
This One Simple Trick Will Ensure That You Never Suffer From A Poison Ivy Rash Ever Again
Humans and animals can suffer the same itchy fate when exposed skin makes contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac. That’s because you get exposed to urushiol, the oil …
What A Semicolon Mark On Someone’s Body Really Means
If you’ve noticed someone with a semicolon tattoo, it’s likely not meant as an homage to the punctuation mark. Rather, it has a deeper significance. A growing number of …
60 Second Timelapse Shows What Happens When You Wear Braces
I had braces growing up. It was sometimes hard to eat food, and it hurt when they were tightened, but I was told it would be worth it in …
10 Health Benefits Of Drinking Lemon Water Every Morning
Drinking lemon water regularly has many benefits. In this video from GirlyTips, she outlines 10 health benefits from drinking lemon water every morning. She outlines benefits such as boosting …
You Should Never Wear Shoes Inside The House And This Is Why
Do you take your shoes off at the front door? If not, you may be tracking in all sorts of nastiness into your house. In fact, a recent study …
How To Clean Your Dog’s Ears And Prevent Them From Getting Ear Infections
Did you know that ear infections are one of the most common reasons that pet parents take their dogs to veterinarians? They not only cause your dog discomfort, but they …
How Weighted Blankets May Help People With Anxiety And Trouble Sleeping
Finding something that will calm and relax high energy kids or comfort anxious sleepers can be a worry to both parents and caregivers. But there may just be a …
Signs Of Lyme Disease Everyone Should Know
Lyme disease is a growing concern for families all over North America as the tick-borne disease continues to expand into new areas. One mother, Karen McGregor, recently wrote a …
Baby Was Put In A Car Seat For A Nap With Tragic Consequences
Shepard Dodd was 11 weeks old when he died in his infant car seat. But he didn’t die in a car accident. He died when he was left to …
Teens Invent Condoms That Detect STIs
It’s not a topic or discussion that comes up in public very often. In fact, the sensitive issue is often avoided and yet it affects millions of people worldwide …
Vets Warn Dog Owners Of The Dangers Of Marrow Bones
“Watch out for marrow bones. Here’s another unlucky dog.” That’s the caption Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic wrote when sharing a photo showing a marrow bone stuck over a dog’s …
5 Minute Hand Exercise Can Help Balance Your Emotions And Boost Energy
People are increasingly embracing alternative medicines and ancient healing techniques as a way to combat stress and anxiety in our daily lives. Furthermore, they are being used in conjunction …
What Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Diet And Your Health
Everyone in the world poops. It’s a universal biological function that’s a fact of life, although it’s not something we talk about openly. Despite the gross factor surrounding poop, …
How To Recognize Signs Of Bloat In Your Dog
Bloat in dogs is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. But many dogs die from it, as it is difficult for many pet parents to …
Lifeguard Catches Sight Of Drowning Child In Busy Wavepool
When I watched this video, I got a whole new appreciation for lifeguards and the work they do. The video captures the few seconds it takes for a swimmer …