In 1983, learning that your child has Down syndrome was incredibly sad, since life expectancy was only about 25 years old. But today, people with Down syndrome are living well into their 60’s and beyond! (1) More than ever before, families affect…
Your Brain Doesn’t Look Like How You Think It Does
Let’s do a 5-second experiment. Think of a color- any color at all. Now think of a tool. Got it? Odds are, you’re thinking of a red hammer right now. You just saw for yourself how your brain handles concepts and categories. For every concept that you have a word for, your brain keeps a…
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10 Reasons Why You Should Be Making Love Every Single Day
For many couples, it can be a challenge to set aside quality time for sex. Whether it’s because their libidos don’t match, or life’s obligations have made them too tired for anything lascivious other than a goodnight kiss, a lot of couples fall into the trap of frequently putting off sex for another night, and…
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Helpful Dogs We’re All in Awe Of
People are great, and all, but it’s always a special treat to see a dog in an unexpected place. Whether it’s a furry friend popping their head out of a car during rush hour traffic or a loyal seeing eye dog making everyday life significantly easier and safer for its companion, we’re all for it….
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Goodbye Nursing Homes! The New Trend Is CoHousing With Friends
When we plan for our retirement years, nursing homes or living alone with a home health care aid is not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Unfortunately, however, as much as we dread the thought, there may come a day when our family will be faced with the tough decision of whether or…
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How to Use Japanese Shiatsu Massage on Your Hands to Beat Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, 77% of American adults regularly experience stress-induced physical symptoms, with another 73%Â experiencing psychological symptoms. The big 2 causes are money and work, with 3 out of every 4 Americans experiencing stress citing one of these as their #1 gripe. For many, feeling anxious occurs with alarming regularity…
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How Drawing Helps 19-Year-Old Artist, Kate Fenner, Cope with Schizophrenia
Every now and then, we like shining the spotlight on the incredibly talented artists we come across like this painter-goldsmith duo who turns your kids’ drawings into unforgettable pieces of jewelry or Al Margen, whose drawings highlight the deepest and darkest aspects of society. Today, we’re turning that spotlight towards Californian Kate Fenner or, on…
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A teacher battling cancer ran out of sick days. School employees showered him with theirs
Robert Goodman, a 56-year old history teacher who has taught at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School for 23 years, one day unexpectedly learned that had stage 3 colon cancer. CNN reports that the Florida public school teacher realized he’d need at least an additional 20 sick days to accommodate his chemotherapy…days he did not have….
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Morbidly Obese Man Drops 300 lbs for Wife
The desire to present your best self to your spouse on your wedding day is a common one among couples in love. In the ceremony, you hear the words “Til death do us part,â€� and you want that life together to continue for a very long time. So, if there’s a nagging thought in the back of your…
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Signs of Iodine Deficiency That Should Never Be Ignored, from Mood Imbalances to Headaches
When someone is diagnosed with goiter, it tells us that a person may be suffering from an iodine deficiency. Goiter refers to abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland due to hyperthyroidism, lack of iodine in the body causing hypothyroidism or other disorder producing enlargement of the thyroid. But you shouldn’t wait for a goiter to…
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What This ‘Divine Herb’ Does to Your Blood, Liver, and Brain
Holy basil is known as “the queen of all herbsâ€� because of its powerful therapeutic, stress relieving and immune-boosting properties. Its botanical name is Oicimum sanctum, but it goes by many other names too, including holy basil, tulsi, Green tulsi, sacred basil and Ocimum tenuiflorum. This powerful herb has been used for 3,000 years by…
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New Research Says Magic Mushrooms Actually Turn Off Part Of The Brain That Causes Depression
For thousands of years, humans have consumed psilocybin mushrooms for their psychoactive “tripping” effects. Seen primarily as a recreational drug, most people eat them for the euphoria and the visuals. But science is revealing that the humble mushroom is actually useful for more than a good time. Controlled studies have revealed that magic mushrooms can…
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10-Year-Old Girl Almost Dies After Painkiller Triggers Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
We often share eye-opening stories and talk a lot about the potential side effects of many medication – especially ones that have become commonplace and are prescribed so freely. The story we’re sharing today further highlights the potentially fatal dangers of painkillers that are currently on the market. In January 2017, then-8-year-old Alexa Juckiewicz-Caspell from…
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7-Day Low-Carb Sugar Detox Meal Plan to Fight Weight Gain, Type 2 Diabetes
Low carb diets come in many colors, flavors, and popular names! The Atkins, Ketogenic, and other low-carb-high-fat diets are all example of low carb diets. This type of diet, as stated in its name, limits the amount of carbohydrates you eat, usually to ~50g of carbohydrates per day.[1] They’re often replaced with foods that are…
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New Research Says Cannabis is Extremely Effective Against Depression and PTSD
Marijuana and the United States government have had a rocky relationship for the last 70 or so years, but now, it’s becoming clear that cannabis can actually help the very people the government has damaged through endless warfare. As many as 20% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans return home with Post-traumatic stress disorder, a…
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Mum Who Took Illegal Cannabis Oil to Battle Terminal Cancer Given the All-Clear
Finding out that you are medically ill can be devastating, especially if the diagnosis is fatal. That’s what happened for 52-year-old Joy Smith. Two years ago, on August of 2016, her doctors diagnosed her with an incurable stomach and bowel cancer and told Joy that she would have around six weeks left to live –…
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How to Lose Weight Even If You Have PCOS: 8 Science-Backed Tips
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder that affects up to 20% of pre-menopausal women. The exact cause is unknown, but an imbalance of male sex hormones (called androgens) is a big culprit. One of the most common symptoms is weight gain. In fact, 39% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese…
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Top 21 Quickest and Safest Ways to Drop 1-5 Dress Sizes
Want to lose weight and keep it off? You’re in the right place. I’ve put together the most comprehensive list of ways to lose weight… without any “miracleâ€� potions, crazy diets or other scams you usually come across. These are all credible and scientifically accurate recommendations that you can implement right now. But before you…
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McDonald’s Salads Tainted with Cyclospora Have Sickened 286 People in 14 States
One of the latest dangerous food outbreaks is that much more proof that sometimes, convenience comes at a cost! So, if you’ve eaten a supposedly health salad from a fast food restaurant in the past couple of months, please keep reading… Around mid-May, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public…
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If You Have This Thyroid Problem, You Need to Ask Your Doctor These Questions Immediately
A hypothyroidism diagnosis may come with a sigh of relief. For many, it can take several years or even several doctors to finally receive a diagnosis. You feel like you have your medicine and marching orders and you’re finally ready to start healing. But then you learn about all of the tests, labs, and levels…
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FDA Warns About the Dangers of Epidural Steroid Injections for Back, Neck Pain
Excruciating back pain can make living seem impossible… After trying countless stretches, attending expensive yoga classes, eating anti-inflammatory foods, and even taking risky prescription painkillers, some back pain persists, making life miserable. Left with little to no other options, many people choose to get steroid injections, but they come with some terrifying risks. In a…
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