Think back to when you were nine years old: what were your biggest concerns at the time? Whether you could sit next to your best friend in class? That you would do well in your next piano recital? Why your parents didn’t agree that a bag of candy wasn’t a suitable option for your lunch?…
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Since the industrial revolution, greenhouse gas emissions have skyrocketed. While these gases are necessary to keep our planet warm enough to inhabit, they have now reached unprecedented levels and are endangering our planet [1]. Carbon Dioxide, or CO2, is the primary greenhouse gas that is responsible for the drastic increase in the last several decades…
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Today, we are excited to announce some special guests…
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Jeni Boysen thought it would be a good idea to take a quick shower. Her two-year-old son, Dax, was watching Peppa Pig and seemed content. Leaving him unattended for a few minutes wouldn’t hurt — every parent’s last words. As she came out of the shower, she received a text from her neighbor. Apparently, Dax…
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People love pets. According to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, approximately 85 million families in the United States have a pet. [1] The number of Americans with pets has climbed from 56% in 1988 to 68% in 2018. Americans don’t just love having pets, but they love…
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The image is so gory that you would have a hard time believing the maimed creature was once a beautiful, magnificent, and thriving turtle. No one attacked him, gouged his eyes out or ripped his jaw apart – except for the person who dumped that plastic fishing line with the strong metal hook in the…
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Tamara Rubin is a mother of four children who were affected by lead poisoning and is now an independent advocate for consumer goods safety. In 2019, she used her skills as a certified XRF analyzer to test vintage Tupperware for dangerous levels of lead and other heavy metals. Her tests came back positive, and she…
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Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual, but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those…
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Therapists and scientists have long been studying the effect of music on humans. From the time we are in-utero to the impact music has on those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia, one thing is for certain: music appears to have a positive impact on everyone. Humans aren’t the only ones who like to de-stress with…
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Tanzania is finally celebrating a massive repopulation of its rhinoceros species that were almost at the brink of total extinction in the past few years. The black rhinoceros, native to Eastern and Southern Africa is red-listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as critically endangered after years of relentless poaching pushed the…
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Entrepreneurship is largely about creativity and innovation, changing the game and seeing incredible opportunities where others don’t. With the legalization of the Hemp Farming Act in the U.S. in 2018, several businesses have come up with dozens of different hemp-derived CBD products including oils, dietary supplements, bath bombs, and even chewing gum. Generally, the hemp…
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If you receive a blood transfusion, you might also be receiving a free dose of caffeine, Xanax, and cough medicine. While the tainted blood is nothing to worry about for most people, it does give surprisingly accurate insights into the stresses and strains of 21st-century living. Researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) sifted through 18…
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The Vatican Palace could have been used as another means of making money through tourism, however, the Pope had a vision that would create something money can’t buy: a place where the city’s most vulnerable can seek shelter, comfort, and fellowship. “Beauty heals.” This is what Pope Francis said when he inaugurated the new homeless…
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There have been a number of health risks associated with vaping, including a condition known as EVALI, acute respiratory distress, cobalt lung, and even the, albeit remote, possibility of injury as a result of the pen exploding [1]. In November 2019, a seventeen-year-old boy became the first person to receive a double-lung transplant as a…
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Over the last twenty years, the use of illicit drugs has been increasing and has become a serious public health concern. The number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has increased from just under seventeen thousand in 1999 to over seventy thousand in 2017 [1]. The primary driver for this increase is the…
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If you have a dog, you should count yourself lucky to have such a loyal companion. Dogs are wonderful pets that offer surprising and fantastic benefits, which include longer lifespan, cutting down on stress, anxiety, and lots more. What’s more? Dogs even can empathize with people who are grieving. In a study published in the…
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Scientists have recently determined that humanity has killed 83 percent of all wild mammals and half of all plant species. Experts have estimated that the rapid loss of species we are seeing today is one thousand to ten thousand times greater than the natural extinction rate (ie- the rate of extinction if humans did not…
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The plastic pollution crisis is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, and it has inspired individuals, organizations, and businesses to come up with innovative solutions for dealing with the plastic waste that is overwhelming our ecosystem. Companies around the world are developing ways to make roads out of plastic, volunteer groups…
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You know the 10 year challenge that’s been floating around? Personally, I don’t really get it. I think everyone should look different than what they did 10 years ago. It’s called aging, people. We are meant to do that! Anyway, the 10 year challenge had me start thinking about how my fitness has changed over […]
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A large portion of the CO2 emissions produced by the United States comes from burning fossil fuels to produce electricity. If the US wants to make a serious dent in their carbon emissions, it is imperative that they find an alternative source of electricity generation. Nuclear energy is a great alternative to fossil fuels because…
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The next time you want to snap at someone to drive faster or crank up the heat to a gold-baking point, remember this elderly woman who found so much life and joy in the snow. A lot of us keep acting as though life is boring with very little thrills. We never feel like we…
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There are several water towns around the world, the most popular being Italy’s Venice, a bustling commercial city like any other. However, there are other places where serene water magic truly lives. Towns that look like something straight out of a princess fairytale, too beautiful to be real, but they are anyway. I finally found…
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In general, cookies are not a good breakfast choice. Eating unhealthy foods in the morning can lead to sugar spikes and energy crashes, which affect a person’s productivity in the hours that follow. Not a great choice for someone who’s busy, even too busy to make breakfast. Fortunately for those who love sweet treats in…
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What looks like ginger, acts a little bit like turmeric, but actually has been shown to fight cancer like a champ and can even keep your brain healthy? You (probably haven’t) guessed it: galangal. This root, which is part of the ginger family, grows in various parts of Asia and is a staple herb in Thai cooking. The…
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Joshua and Ryan get back to basics for spring cleaning and discuss decluttering, organizing, and letting go of excess stuff, and they answer the following questions…
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I didn’t get to posting this delicious vegan chocolate bundt cake with chocolate ganache glaze last week, but I did get around to enjoying it. And I’ve got a few slices left in my freezer as a Valentine’s Day gift to myself 🙂 It’s no secret by now that I have a thing for cake. Even within the wonderful world of cake, I have favorites, and bundt cakes are high on the list. I love the domed and decorative shapes, the simplicity of…
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My week in workouts saw the return of snowy and downright cold runs later in the week. And it saw the return of searching for vert on the treadmill. It’s climbing season once again! Monday 10 min ARC trainer hills warm up 30 min Stepmill intervals Strength training/core/mobility I’m back up to 30 minutes of […]
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