Suffering a stroke can have devastating, life-changing consequences. But the good news is that most strokes can actually be prevented. What is a stroke Each year in the U.S., about 795,000 people suffer a stroke. Roughly 1 in 10 of those cases involve bleeding in the brain. A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the…
Sometimes, the best medicine really is laughter — especially when it comes from a story so sharp, so unexpected, that it leaves you chuckling long after it’s over. If you’re someone who enjoys funny stories for seniors, this one is sure to hit the spot. It’s light-hearted, clever, and clean enough to share at the dinner table or…
Just days after making history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani is now facing an unprecedented threat: the President of the United States wants to strip him of his citizenship. On Nov. 4, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani secured a decisive victory, defeating Independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa by a wide margin. When he takes office…
Cucumbers often enjoy a guilt-free spot on our plates – crisp, hydrating, and seemingly harmless. But, in addition to disguising itself as a vegetable, this fruit hides a few quirks that could make it a poor choice for some. Although we often think of them as vegetables, cucumbers are actually fruits, closely related to melons and pumpkins….
Jen had always been a flea market junkie. The hobby was a gift from her grandmother, who used to guide her through rows of crowded tables every summer. Her grandmother called the process a search for preloved jewels, a phrase that filled young Jen with excitement. While other children wanted toys from shiny stores, Jen…
He was once the boy every magazine wanted on its cover — a smiling face that filled American living rooms through the 1980s. But behind the fame and perfect image was a young actor quietly struggling with identity, pressure, and purpose. Before he could even drive a car, he was working full-time in Hollywood, jumping…
Intelligence doesn’t always come wrapped in polished routines and perfect words. Often, it hides behind behaviors the average person might call strange, awkward, or downright irrational. But what if those quirks are signs of brilliance? Scientists and psychologists have long been fascinated by how the smartest among us function daily. Their odd habits aren’t just random – they’re often…
A 34-year-old man reassured his worried family concerning photos he had taken of polar bears in the wild shortly before being fatally attacked by two of the predators on a remote island in Canada. Christopher Best was working cleaning fuel tanks for North Warning System on Brevoort Island in August of 2024, awaiting security clearance…
Donald Trump’s MRI scan raised many questions about his health and whether the president is seriously ill. White House doctors have claimed otherwise, as have White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. On Wednesday, Leavitt shared new information about Trump’s MRI scan and gave an update on his health. Many were both worried as well as…
The next morning, my son arrived at my door with Amy holding a small drawing in her hands. It was a picture of our family — me, my son, his wife, and Amy — all smiling under a big sun. At the top, she’d written “My Family” in bright pink letters. My son quietly said,…