Author: Wendell Redding
Wendell is a health blogger with a passion for helping others achieve their best health. He loves to run and spend time outdoors, and is always looking for new ways to improve his own health as well as the health of those around him. Wendell is committed to living a healthy lifestyle and sharing his knowledge with others.
For a very long time, women with darker skin have been considered unattractive. This is mostly because of the standard of beauty in most societies that look down on people with darker skin and consider them less beautiful. Have you ever wondered why almost all fair-skinned characters have been considered more attractive than those with dark or tan skin? The reasons are not just limited to ignorance but are so much deeper than that. In this article, we will explore the history behind why fair skin has been considered beautiful and the impact that it has had on women across…
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve experienced the unpleasant consequences of not eating for a prolonged period of time. It’s called going hungry—or in this case, going without food for long enough to get the runs. If you haven’t experienced it before, diarrhea can be quite scary, especially if it happens for the first time and you’re caught unprepared in an unfamiliar place. Not to mention the fact that this condition is one of the most common negative effects of fasting. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent getting diarrhea when fasting and also ways to get out of…
Guns are not always the answer, but they can be useful in certain situations. When faced with an attacker, it is important to know how to protect yourself and your loved ones. However, guns may also increase your risk of being shot. If you are thinking about purchasing a handgun for personal protection, or if you already have one, it’s important that you know what happens when you get shot in the chest. Gunshot wounds can cause serious injuries and even death. To reduce your risk of being shot, read on to find out more about the dangers of getting…
Doctors know a thing or two about digesting medicine. After all, they’ve spent years studying how the human body reacts to different kinds of drugs and supplements. You might assume that doctors would be able to easily answer questions about how long it takes for the human body to digest different types of medication. However, these professionals are just as guarded when it comes to revealing trade secrets as any other individual with insider knowledge. In truth, virtually every doctor we talked to for this article either wouldn’t answer our questions directly or hedged their answers with so many caveats…
Humans are the only species of mammals that regularly wear clothing. There are a few other animals that also occasionally don clothes, like pandas and koalas, but those are pretty rare occurrences. Why do humans (and so few other animals) choose to clothe themselves? Humans have always been preoccupied with their appearance. From the moment we are born, we judge others based on how they look. We grow up learning about fashion and trends, and taking selfies to show off our new haircuts and outfits. At the same time, we’re obsessed with modesty and covering up as much skin as…
Dogs are mysterious creatures. They see and hear things that we humans cannot. Even with our advanced understanding of animal behavior, dogs continue to surprise us. If you’ve ever owned a dog, you’ve probably had the unnerving experience of watching your furry friend stare at nothing while growling and snapping its teeth. It’s an unsettling moment for any pet parent, but not one that is uncommon with dogs. Whether it seems like they have been possessed or they simply have gotten bored, some dogs will growl at nothing and snap their jaws shut as if they are trying to catch…
Even if you’re eating a healthy diet, a lot of water, and exercising regularly, most people will struggle to lose weight and see results in less than one month. This is because when we eat more calories than we burn off every day, it leads to an increase in body fat and a decrease in muscle mass. Even with all the right intentions, it can take time for your body to reverse this process. But this doesn’t mean that losing weight fast is impossible. It all depends on how much weight you want to lose in 30 days and what…
When you’re in college, your primary focus is probably on your studies, your friends, and your social life. But if you’re eligible to be drafted, it’s important to know what that means and how it affects you. Thankfully, getting drafted to play professional baseball isn’t as stressful as getting recruited for college sports can be. If you play baseball in college and are interested in being drafted so that you can become a professional player, here is what you need to know about being drafted if you’re in college. Do You Get Drafted If You’re In College? Since draft eligibility…
Leaving conditioner in your hair after showering may seem like a good idea, but in fact, it can have the opposite effect. Many people believe that keeping on the conditioner for a few minutes after showering will have some kind of lasting benefit. But leaving conditioner on your hair for extended periods of time can actually be quite damaging to your locks. Read on to find out what happens if you leave the conditioner in your hair. What Happens If You Leave The Conditioner In Your Hair? It depends on the type of conditioner you’re using and how long you…
When buying a car, it can be hard to figure out what all those numbers and statistics mean. After all, manufacturers like to use acronyms, figures, and other terminology that might not be common knowledge. One of the most confusing aspects of buying a car is knowing how many miles it can go before it needs another tank of gas. Some people might think that the higher this number is on a car’s stats sheet, the better. However, there are actually several considerations you need to make when assessing how many miles are on the car when you’re thinking about…