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Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.
Health & Well Being


Five “Natural” Snacks That Are Just Candy in Disguise
How health-branded snack foods sneak in sugar, refined carbs, and additives that rival a candy bar It’s not hard to spot candy — the...

ER Kent
3 min read


Top Five Foods You Didn’t Know Were Ultra-Processed — And Why They’re Not as Healthy as You Think
The everyday “natural” foods that are secretly industrial creations — and what they’re really doing to your health It’s easy to assume...

ER Kent
5 min read


The 7 Drinks You Think Are Good for You — But Aren’t
How some of the most popular “healthy” beverages are loaded with sugar, additives, and empty calories When you reach for a drink labeled...

ER Kent
3 min read


How To Properly Clean Your Mattress At Home: The Full, Friendly, No-Nonsense Guide You’ll Actually Use
Keep Your Mattress Fresh and Healthy With These Science-Backed, Real-World Cleaning Strategies For Every Stain, Smell, and Situation You...

ER Kent
4 min read


Uncorking the Secrets: How Red Wine Can Boost Your Health and Wellness
Raise a glass of red wine and toast to longevity and well-being Raise your glass and savor the complex flavors of red wine, but did you...

ER Kent
3 min read


Ozone Machines Might Smell Like Clean Air—But Here’s What They’re Really Doing to Your Home and Health
Learn how ozone generators work, what they’re really used for, and why using them incorrectly can be harmful instead of helpful They...

ER Kent
3 min read


What Is Vibrio? The Dangerous Bacteria Lurking in Warm Coastal Waters — And How Travelers Can Stay Safe
If you’re heading to the beach this summer—especially in Florida or the Gulf Coast—there’s more to watch for than just jellyfish or...

ER Kent
4 min read


Why You Should Try “Earthing” While You Eat—The Case for Barefoot Outdoor Dining
From improved digestion to better sleep, eating with your bare feet in the grass might be the weirdest (and most wonderful) wellness...

ER Kent
3 min read


Fermented Foods from Around the World You’ve Never Heard Of—But Should Be Eating
You’ve likely heard of kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut. Maybe you’ve even tried miso or kefir. But the world of fermented foods is vast,...

ER Kent
4 min read


Are All Honeys Created Equal? Why Some Honeys Might Actually Be Healthier Than Others
So if you’re trying to make healthier choices without giving up your daily drizzle, here’s the breakdown on how different honeys...

ER Kent
4 min read


Does Rinsing Your Hair With Vinegar Really Make It Shinier? Here’s What It Does, How It Works, and Who Should Avoid It
It’s one of those old-fashioned beauty hacks that’s still quietly passed around like a family secret: “Just rinse your hair with...

ER Kent
4 min read


Is That Grocery Store Olive Oil Actually 100% Olive Oil? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Pour Another Drop
You’re cooking dinner, the pan’s heating up, and you reach for that bottle of olive oil on your counter—maybe it’s labeled “extra...

ER Kent
4 min read


Here's How Americans and Brits Came To Have Different Accents
A playful exploration of history, class, and a few missing R’s Ever listened to a British person talk and thought, “Wow, they sound so...

ER Kent
3 min read


What Is CPTSD? How Common It Is, What It Feels Like, and What You Can Actually Do About It
You’ve probably heard of PTSD—Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—but you may not have heard of its lesser-known cousin: CPTSD, or Complex...

ER Kent
5 min read


The Surprising Link Between PTSD and Diabetes
How Chronic Stress Can Influence Blood Sugar and Long-Term Health Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as purely...

ER Kent
2 min read


Is It Safe to Use Hemorrhoid Cream Around Your Eyes—or Is It a Bad Beauty Hack?
All You Need to Know About Preparation H for Puffiness A viral beauty hack claims that applying hemorrhoid cream—like Preparation...

ER Kent
2 min read


From Boomers to Zoomers: A Deep Dive into Generational Differences—And What They Reveal About Us All
They say generational labels are like astrology for sociologists—broad, imperfect, and occasionally spot-on. But when it comes to...

ER Kent
6 min read
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