365 Marathons in 365 Days: How Gary McKee Raised £1,000,000 for Cancer Research
On December 31 st , 2022, at the starting line of his final marathon, 53-year-old Gary McKee turned to the crowd of well-wishers and expressed his gratitude. Although the task he set himself had been challenging, the truly heroic thing was the donations that came in in support of his fundraiser – a staggering £1,000,000 ($1,058,950 USD) for cancer awareness. Running for Cancer...Read More
Who Is The Father of Modern Dentistry?
Sink Your Teeth into this Amazing Story You’re probably very familiar with the old refrain from the dentist, “make sure to floss your teeth every day.” Unfortunately, research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. But flossing does have significant benefits and should be an important part of nearly everyone’s dental care routine. Not only is it...Read More
The Perfect Treat for National Pi Day: Vegan Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Pies
March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi. March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first three digits of pi. The date also happens to be Albert Einstein's birthday. So what better way to mark the date than with some delicious pie? Namely, Vegan Mini Chocolate Hazelnut Pies. This recipe is from a reader in North...Read More
Protecting Your Vision from Cataracts, One Meal at a Time
Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in the world. Cataracts are a normal aspect of growing older. The condition blocks vision by making the lens of the eye opaque and causes cloudy vision. Even with the best eye health, most people will eventually develop cataracts. While age, gender, and family history are some of the risk factors for developing cataracts,...Read More