Sipping on organic green tea in the mornings is a great way to help protect your brain from dementia, encourage a healthy metabolism, and boost insulin sensitivity (1). But popping a few green tea extract pills every day is a totally different story. 50-year-old Jim McCants of Prosper, Texas learned this the hard way, and…
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Hollywood’s landscape has shifted drastically in the last few years, especially in terms of famous actresses, one of whom is Melissa McCarthy. Not only is she being recognized for how much money she is making, but for the surprising way she conducts her day to day life. Unlike many Hollywood stars’ jam-packed schedules where it…
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The world is not quite what it seems. Most of the maps you see day-to-day are based on Mercator projection. Designed almost 450 years ago, even Google Maps used a variant of this projection until just a few months ago. However, as you can see below, it’s surprisingly bad at accurately reflecting the true size of…
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Imagine preparing 32 handmade goodie bags for your child to hand out to their classmates, each containing an invitation to their sixth birthday party, getting 15 RSVPs and then, on the day of the party, one whole hour in, no one shows up… That’s what happened to 6-year-old Teddy at his first ever birthday party…
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Hemp oil is taking over the wellness world. Derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, this light, nutritious oil contains a number of beneficial substances that can improve the quality of your hair, nails, skin, and overall wellbeing. Unlike its cousin plant, hemp contains very little THC – the psychoactive chemical responsible for the “highâ€� of…
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We are all aware of how crucial bees are to our existence. In fact, they’re so important that even Morgan Freeman converted his 124-acre ranch into a bee sanctuary to help save the bees. But, a new report suggests that bees aren’t the only insects we should be worried about losing. Since about 1980, researchers…
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There are two types of people in this world – people who never ask for or keep their receipts and those who always do. Whatever side of the fence you are on, the next time someone asks if you’d like the receipt after eating out, you should say yes and look it over. Why? Because…
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Infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can cause many health problems, including sepsis. Certain strains of this bacterium are resistant to antibiotics, so they are particularly dangerous. However, researchers discover that a probiotic bacterium can destroy this superbug. Researchers are now investigating the potential of a probiotic bacterium in treating MRSA infections. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is highly resistant…
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Oil pulling is an Indian health remedy that has been claimed to whiten your teeth, improve your oral hygiene, and provide other health benefits. In recent years, as natural remedies have become more widely used, coconut oil pulling has become more popular. In this article, we’re taking a look at how oil pulling works and…
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Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to pick up after, to arrange appointments for, and to remind to turn on the dishwasher on the evening? “I do!” If marriage vows sounded like this, would women still get married? A recent study suggests that, whether they…
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Remember when fire departments warned parents not to let their kids charge their phones or tablets on their bed or under their pillow? Well, the firefighter warning we’re sharing with you today is arguably more important – it’s about something we either always ignore or never think of… Ignorance may be bliss but when it…
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We will be the first ones to say that the American fast food company founded on May 15, 1940, McDonald’s, has done little to help people on their health journeys. It simply may not be their goal, but with their tens of billions of dollars, consumers should be able to hold them to higher standards….
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Do your friends and family get annoyed by your Christmas countdown that you started last Boxing Day? Well, Santa Clause is coming to down and they can’t do anything about it. By now, you’ve probably heard that getting into the Christmas spirit before the first of December hits and putting up decorations can actually be…
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Hey, there’s a new fruit on the block. It looks like a cherry tomato, has a texture somewhere between a tomato and a grape, and people are saying it boasts a tropical flavor profile of pineapple and mango. Because of its thin papery husk, this fruit is part of the same family as tomatoes. So,…
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Acid Reflux: What Is it? Often experienced although not often clearly understood, acid reflux (AR), as well as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD—a more severe form of reflux) is an uncomfortable and potentially life-altering affliction when it’s not dealt with. It may seem like a benign condition, but its debilitating symptoms can severely affect a person’s quality of life, especially…
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Present-day science is in the early stages of confirming that the positive effects of marijuana are a product of complex interactions. Recent research reveals there is multitude of chemicals in cannabis that have a positive effect. Other research also shows that the chemical components in the marijuana plant may provide a more beneficial impact when…
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Who doesn’t feel instantly energized by the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning? Sometimes we just need that little pick-me-up before getting the kids out of bed, or facing into an early morning meeting. Since we’re all strapped for time, and live in a culture of convenience, it’s no surprise that so many…
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much we love water and always emphasize the importance of staying hydrated. That said, we know that it can get tiring drinking the same old flavorless liquid all the time… which is why millions of people are turning to sparkling water. Even without flavoring…
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Music is a universal language, shared by people from all races, colors, and creeds. But country singer and songwriter, Brad Paisley is also teaching others that food is, too. Brad and his wife, Kimberly, are opening a free grocery store as a way of saying thank you to the Nashville community. This news comes at…
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It was like a scene from The Jungle Book where Baloo takes a break from belting out Bare Necessities to scratch his back. At another point, a wolf stops right in front of the camera to mark its territory. There was even a rare sighting of an endangered species! Those are just two of the…
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Unfortunately, we’ve got another case of the bacteria that keeps on giving. On Thursday, October 4, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service announced that meat producer JBS Tolleson Inc. is recalling about 6,937,195 pounds of “various raw, non-intact beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella.â€� [1] According to…
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Ever since air travel was invented, people have been fighting over the window seat. Not any more! The Center for Process Innovation, a British technology and research firm, is creating the future of air travel! The futuristic planes will actually be windowless. Instead, the entire length of the plane will be covered in OLED touch…
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With Winter quickly approaching, many of you might be dreaming of a vacation getaway to someplace where the sun never stops shining and your tan never leaves. Sadly, we can’t really make that a reality for you, but we can take you to a beach in Brazil and share a story that will warm your…
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Once again, this powerful and breathtaking video is making its rounds. Some of you may have already seen it while others will be watching it for the first time but whoever you are, it is well worth the next two minutes of your life. The video below was created as part of a bigger series…
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It was June 2017 when a local Kenyan villager was herding some animals when he spotted what seemed like a ghostly vision of a mother giraffe and its baby. But these giraffes were not like others that have tan coats with brown spots. This mother and baby giraffe were white. The following August, local residents…
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It was June 2017 when a local Kenyan villager was herding some animals when he spotted what seemed like a ghostly vision of a mother giraffe and its baby. But these giraffes were not like others that have tan coats with brown spots. This mother and baby giraffe were white. The following August, local residents…
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The infamous pesticide DDT has been further implicated as a possible trigger for the development of autism spectrum disorder by an international group of epidemiologists and psychiatrists studying children who were exposed in utero. Their findings, now published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, present the first evidence of a link between the banned chlorine-based chemical and the…
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The glands throughout your body secrete hormones that help regulate your natural bodily functions. Everything from your brain to reproductive organs rely on stable hormone levels to optimally perform their vital functions. Despite their importance, hormone levels can swing out of balance due to medical conditions, bodily changes and even certain medications. When this occurs,…
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