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Author: Catherine Vercuiel

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5 min read Health

Lowering dementia risk gets more important after you turn 50. In fact, over 55 million people now live with dementia worldwide. Millions of new cases appear each year. Therefore, taking steps to prevent it is key. Importantly, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Rather, you can make changes to your life that may lower your risk. The good news is that we know...

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Death is one of our greatest mysteries. We’ve always wondered what happens as life ends. This curiosity shows up in our myths, religions, and thinking since ancient times. Yet modern medicine has rarely studied what people experience while dying. Dr. Christopher Kerr has spent over twenty years researching this question. As CEO and Chief Medical Officer at Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo,...

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The story of Stanley Meyer blends tragedy with conspiracy. He gained fame for claiming to invent a car that ran on water. His tale ended dramatically in 1998 at an Ohio Cracker Barrel restaurant. During dinner, Meyer suddenly clutched his neck and ran outside shouting “They poisoned me!” Moments later, he collapsed and died. These final desperate words...

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He’s a devisive character, but ragardlesss of personal opinions, tech mogul Elon Musk has shown that he has a sharp eye for talent. He’s built game-changing companies like Tesla and SpaceX. Behind these success stories are teams who survived his arduous interview process with his unique job interview questions. Want a job at a Musk...

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Social media users recently spread claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned against screenshotting conversations. These claims circulated quickly across Facebook groups and pages, causing concerns about privacy and potential penalties. Let’s look at what’s happening with screenshotting Facebook chats. The Viral Claim That Got Everyone Talking Posts claiming Mark Zuckerberg had warned against taking...

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The first warning signs of illness can be very obvious. Experiencing an upset stomach? That might be because of something you ate. Do you have sudden chest pain and tingling in the left arm? This might be a good time to head to the ER. Unfortunately, not everything your body tells you is that straightforward....

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In Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice drinks from a bottle labeled “DRINK ME” and suddenly shrinks. She changes size dramatically. Later, she eats a cake and grows enormously tall. These strange perceptions of size weren’t just Carroll’s imagination at work. They mirror symptoms of an actual neurological condition. It’s now known as Alice in Wonderland...

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Gyan Mudra, an elegant hand gesture with deep roots in yoga, has been treasured for centuries for its ability to calm the mind and sharpen focus. The word “Gyan” means “knowledge” in Sanskrit, while “Mudra” refers to a hand gesture. Together, they form a tool for connecting with inner wisdom. You know what’s amazing? This...

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Amazon Echo privacy takes another significant hit for device owners. In a quiet email notification, Amazon announced a change that affects your smart speaker’s confidentiality settings. Starting March 28, every voice command you speak to your Echo device will be sent to Amazon’s servers, with no option to keep your interactions local. This change strikes at the heart...

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The dark stuff found on fresh mushrooms isn’t just dirt. This black mud on mushrooms is peat, a rare resource. It takes thousands of years to form in wetlands. This simple-looking growing medium harms our planet. Most shoppers don’t think about this when buying groceries. It’s easy to miss, but that small bit of black...