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Author: Julie Hambleton

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8 min read Eat

Bread has long been a staple food in many cultures around the world. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the health implications of consuming bread, leading to the rise of alternatives like gluten-free or low-carb options. One type of bread, however, that has seemed to be accepted by the “bread...

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Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a plant that’s been used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries. It’s believed to have many health benefits, including improving memory and reducing stress levels. This is what we know so far about the benefits of ashwagandha. This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive...

5 min read Eat

Are you a highly adventurous eater who, when it comes to food, you’ll try anything once? If so, then you need to visit this burger joint. No, we’re not talking crazy hot peppers or a burger with 10 patties. This burger is topped with a tarantula. The Tarantula Burger Bull City Burger and Brewery in...

6 min read

Flight attendants have a very important job, keeping passengers safe and comfortable during flights. Without them, flights would feel much longer and much more difficult to endure. Unfortunately, they are exposed to various hazards, especially regarding their health. In fact, in a 2018 study, researchers found that flight attendants have a higher risk of developing...

7 min read Heal

While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future? One school in Baltimore is...

4 min read

After years of delay, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in soda. For decades, BVO, a modified vegetable oil, has been widely used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored sodas to mix the drink’s tangy taste evenly throughout the beverage and prevent citric flavoring...

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This is a victory for every animal lover and the tormented pets all over the country. There is a movement happening across the country, where more and more people are calling for animal abusers to be held responsible and identified through a registry, much like sex offenders. This measure is instrumental in allowing pet shops,...

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Have you ever heard of hedge apples? If you haven’t heard the name, you still might have at least seen one before, not knowing what it was. These large, lumpy, green fruits are odd in appearance and confusing to their finder. After all, are they edible? What can you do with them? Are they even...

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In recent years, there have been increasing concerns about the presence of harmful chemicals in our everyday products. One such chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), has now been found in clothing and popular shoe brands, raising alarm bells for consumers. BPA is a chemical compound commonly used to make certain types of plastics, and research has...

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Prices at the grocery check-out seem to be forever going up lately. For many of us, it seems impossible to follow a healthy diet and stay on-budget. This new study out of Australia, however, says the exact opposite. Eating a healthy diet is actually cheaper than buying prepackaged, processed foods – if you do it...