If you were to have a superpower, what would it be?
Me – pretty simple. To have a photographic memory.
Imagine what it’s like to read a book once and remember all the details.
But you don’t have to wait for a genie to wait for this wish.
Luckily, there are a few hacks to improve our brain memory and get it a step closer to a superpower brain.
Gout is a common type of arthritis that’s caused by the buildup of uric acid in the body. Affecting 4 percent of American adults, which is about 6 million men and 2 million women in the United States, gout usually manifests in the form of painful swelling in the joints and feet (usually the big toe). [1] The reason why gout could hurt so bad is that the buildup of uric acid forms crystals in the joints, which is what’s felt as that sudden and intense pain. Thankfully, there are several ways to prevent the torment brought by gout flareups.
Gout can be one of the most painful things that can happen to anyone.
According to Healthline, gout is “a general term for a variety of conditions caused by a buildup of uric acid.” And this buildup usually manifests in the form of swelling and pain in your feet, especially the joints and oftentimes the big toe. The pain can be described as a sudden and intense pain. (Imagine your foot feeling like it’s on fire.) [1]
And figures from the Arthritis Foundation show that “4 percent of American adults are affected by gout… with about 6 million men and 2 million women in the United States.” [2]
This may sound like a pretty common occurrence, but the good news is that various treatments are available.
You may have seen them sprinkled all over your meal, as decorative blocks of pink on your tableware, a salt lamp accentuating your room, or as bath salts.
The Pink Himalayan Salt joins the ranks of avocados, succulents, matcha green tea, and turmeric as few of millennials’ favorite things.
But why exactly is it such a thing now?
Here’s everything you need to know about Pink Himalayan Salt - and why you should consider switching from white to pink.
If you love your sports drinks, then you must be familiar – or at least have heard about - electrolytes.
But what are they really? And are electrolytes good for you?
Pink Himalayan Salt is a unique salt. Also known as Himalayan sea salt, Himalayan crystal salt or simply pink salt, it’s said to be the cleanest and purest salt you can ever find.
The natural harvesting process also allows the Pink Himalayan salt to possess more than one mineral that’s said to provide many health benefits for both humans and animals.
Here are some of the surprising benefits of Pink Himalayan Salt.
Let’s play a mini Hollywood quiz here.
What do the movies “Limitless” and “Lucy" have in common?
Aside from having A-listers headlining them, both movies feature the main characters ingesting certain substances that allow them to have a superhuman brain! The substances help them actively use a massive portion of their brain and achieve an out-of-this-world cognitive function.
Of course, these are pure fiction (for now maybe) and it would take a Black Mirror-like dystopia for us to experience it ourselves.
But while an almost 100% brain function is still in the realm of sci-fi, achieving optimal cognitive function like attention, memory, reasoning, and learning languages is already possible.
Whether you want to learn faster, avoid Alzheimer’s disease, or simply win those memory card games (or mini quizzes like that one), you can boost focus, memory, and mental clarity.
All thanks to vitamins.
Certain vitamins have been said to boost memory. And this article will cover just that.
For a healthier brain, here are the top 8 vitamins that you should take stat!
Cranberries bring a lot of benefits to our bodies (more of this later), and one of the most popular benefits is in treating Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
But is it?
Some articles say they don’t really do anything with UTI. It’s all a myth! At least that’s what a few studies show.
Several human trials and reports say otherwise though. Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements actually help in lowering the risk of UTI!
In this article, we’re going to settle this one and for all.
Many people, including celebrities, swear by collagen.
Drew Barrymore, the Kardashians, Busy Phillips, and Halle Berry are all massive collagen fans.
So what exactly is in collagen that seems to be giving many the fountain of youth, with healthier nails, skin, and hair to boot?
Here are 6 things to know about this “wellness staple.”
Insomnia can be such a pain. It’s one of those moments when you feel so helpless and frustrated but really – what can you do other than just toss and turn? Unfortunately, It’s the most common sleeping disorder that affects 30-40% of American adults and millions of people all over the world. [1,2]
There are many tips for getting quality sleep, combined with sleep relaxation techniques which are now a thing.
But did you know that a well-maintained diet can help you have fewer sleepless nights?
It’s our crowning glory.
Hair can totally change how a person looks, from one style to another. It’s such an important part of our look that many people are so invested in maintaining great-looking hair - or losing it. (Just ask the hair and waxing salons!)
Ever seen an episode of America’s Next Top Model where a contestant goes through a makeover? Hardly any season shows an episode without someone shedding a tear (or having an emotional breakdown) facing the shears.
Many of us want fuller, healthier, great looking stunning hair from the roots to the end. Not everyone is lucky to have it naturally though.
The good news is that this article will give you the low down of everything you need to know about hair, and how you can grow luscious locks fast.
A woman's hair is her crowning glory.
The 15 billion dollar hair care industry in the United States is a reflection of this. [1] Many women spends hundreds of dollars a month on hair care products and services, just to achieve a Beyonce-like mane. Regular trips to the salon and home remedies alike, many women treat their hair care seriously to steer clear of those bald patches on the head.
Unbeknownst to many, there's one vitamin that can help maintain and rock long locks. And where to get it may be more common than they'd expect.
