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People Surprised After Seeing What a ‘39-Year-Old’ Man Looked Like in 1964

It’s always fun to look back and see how different life was in generations past. How far technology has come, differences in fashion, and how we prepare and present food have changed (we’re looking at you, Jeremy Allen White). But one thing especially noteworthy is how films have changed in the last few decades, specifically […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

Honey 101: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, Types, and More

Honey is a beloved food around the world. Whether you stir it into a hot mug of tea, add it to some baked goods, or incorporate it into a marinade or salad dressing, honey can add a touch of sweetness to whatever you’re making. Honey, however, is more than just a simple sweetener. In recent […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Eats Rocks, Poops out Sand: Meet the New Species of Shipworms

They are called “shipworms” due to the age-long nuisance they’ve constituted to fishermen and sailors, feeding on moist and rotting wood, causing wooden ships and boats to sink, destroying piers and docks, and literally eating their way through any piece of wood that happens to be in their habitat water. There are over 65 species […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

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Working at Home in Your Pajamas Really is the Key to Happiness

Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who works from a home office brace themselves every family event for the inevitable question: “When will you get a real job?” Many people, grandma and that nosy uncle included, associate work with a commute to a more corporate-looking location. How can it be work if there’s no suit or office […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Researchers Restored Consciousness In A Man Who Spent 15 Years In A Vegetative State

This article was originally written in October 2017 and has since been updated. Scientists at the French National Center for Scientific Research have used nerve stimulation to induce signs of consciousness in a man who has been in a vegetative state almost half his life. The unfortunate individual is still far from complete wakefulness, but his […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Study Finds That Children Born In September Are More Likely To Be Smarter Than Their Counterparts

This article was originally published on April 2, 2019, and has since been updated. A study titled “School Starting Age and Cognitive Development”, published in the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that September-born kids are generally smarter than others [1]. According to the study, since children born in September are usually the oldest in […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

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Footage Shows Neuralink’s First Brain Chip Patient Playing Chess With His Mind

In an incredible display of technological advancement, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink showcased its first patient using a brain implant to play online chess using just his mind.1 Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old who had been paralyzed below the shoulder from a diving accident, was able to maneuver his laptop cursor using just the Neuralink device. […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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The Startling Connection Between Bedtime and Dementia Risk

Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia, ranks among the top ten leading causes of death in the US. Recent research suggests that the time spent in bed and bedtime habits may significantly impact the risk of dementia, particularly among individuals aged 60-74. Previous studies have already emphasized the vital role of sleep quality in memory […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team