Cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance that is produced by the liver for the formation of cell membranes, vitamin D and balancing hormones. Being insoluble in water, cholesterol is transported to different parts of the body through a particle called lipoprotein, which has a specific protein on its surface. Only when cholesterol combines with the…
“Every since I was a little girl, I wanted to adopt. The thought of kids not being loved caused sleepless nights even as a child. After being married 12 years and giving birth to three children, I started thinking about adoption again. I journaled my prayers and one morning I wrote, ‘God, should I adopt…
Those who defy expectations about aging have my utmost respect. It thrills my heart whenever I hear about an elderly person who is doing something traditionally associated with much younger people, such as mountain climbing, biking, or playing computer games…
Have you ever been in a situation where you desperately wanted to do something, but you didn’t have the permission? We’ve all been there, especially when we were kids, perhaps even in our own neighborhood. Well, this heartwarming story is about a little girl who couldn’t resist her curiosity. She knocked on her neighbor’s door…
One ordinary day, I sent my husband a picture of me standing with our neighbor’s horse, Thunder—a massive, gentle black horse I’d grown fond of while helping at the stables. I thought nothing of it at the time. But everything changed when he saw the picture. He zoomed in, scrutinizing it, and then his message…
People all across the world fell in love with Princess Diana, the adored woman of her era. We invite you to take a look down memory lane as we examine some uncommon and intriguing images that provide a deeper look into her remarkable life. These are the kinds of moments that will make you smile…
The prom marks an important milestone in the lives of high-school students. It represents the end of a chapter and the start of a new one. It is also the night when teenagers get the chance to shine through their carefully chosen outfit and make-up thus have the night of their life surrounded by peers…
While life can be inspiringly beautiful at times, it can also be bitterly cruel. It’s part of what makes it such a journey, I guess, the unpredictability of it all. Brianna Rawlings was 18-years-old, 17-weeks pregnant, and looking forward to becoming a mom, when she was dealt a devastatingly harsh blow. Doctors diagnosed the teenager…
Vanessa Ray, best known for her role as Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan on Blue Bloods, has recently made headlines, leaving fans curious about her future on the hit show. Ray, who has been a fan favorite since joining the series in Season 4, has brought depth and charm to her character, especially following Eddie’s marriage to…
In the early 1990s, the world fell in love with the adorable Mara Wilson, the child actor known for playing the precocious little girl in family classics like Mrs. Doubtfire and Miracle on 34th Street. The young star, who turned 37 on July 24, seemed poised for success but as she grew older, she stopped…