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Author: Leah Berenson

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4 min read News

No one likes to be told to calm down, even though that’s always a welcomed feeling. Here are 10 things to try when you’re angry that can help you feel better or give you a new perspective on the problem at hand. 1. Talk It Out to Calm Down In some cases, anger is a...

4 min read Health

Your body always knows there is something wrong way before your brain does. It’s easy to ignore something tiny. Simple to dismiss as something that doesn’t really matter. But there are serious signs something is wrong with your body without you being any the wiser, particularly when those things are small. These are all symptoms...

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There is a lot of controversy in the U.S. regarding gender roles and identification. Many are divided in their beliefs about how gender is assigned. However, a 2021 discovery shows evidence that a non-binary human being lived almost 1,000 years ago. Non-Binary Found in Finland In Finland, in 1968, a buried body was discovered by...

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While some people hate being alone, others thrive on peace and tranquility. They bask in the solitude, taking in life’s precious and small wonders, avoiding the everyday hustle and bustle. Here are 16 behaviors that might be alarming for some, while others may find they help create an ideal life. 1. Talking to Themselves While...

4 min read Health

Whether you’re an exercise buff, enjoy an occasional walk or bike ride around your neighborhood, or even type daily e-mails on your computer, chances are at some point you have experienced back pain when breathing. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience some form of back pain in their lives; and according to the American...

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Getting old is hard on the body and the soul. We face health concerns, lose loved ones along the way, and witness enough current events to make us yearn for a simpler and happier world. However, there are challenges that people rarely discuss. Here are 15 examples of the hardest parts of aging. 1. Getting...

6 min read Health

Pharmaceutical entrepreneurs are constantly brainstorming new ideas to make cannabis and its products easily accessible and safely usable for medical and recreational purposes. In the 29 states where it’s currently legal, cannabis is available as capsules, oils, nasal sprays, inhalers, smokes, pipes, vapes, and even water infused with a certain amount of CBD. Well, how...

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In your conversations, on television and while you’re surfing the web, it’s rare to hear about forgetfulness in a positive context. Usually, people attribute memory loss – long-term or short-term – to early-onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve written many articles about memory loss and other warning signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia at The Hearty...

4 min read Food and Drink

Labels offer invaluable information from safety warnings on cleaning supplies to nutrition information on products sold in grocery stores. One particular label, the numbers on fruit stickers, are found in most grocery stores and provide surprisingly useful information. Here’s what they mean. Numbers on Fruit Stickers like 9 Most people know that bar codes on...

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This case report appeared in the most recent edition of the Urology Case Reports [1]. An unidentified 63-year-old checked himself into the A&E at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in Bronx, New York. He’d suffered a fall and had landed on his buttocks. At his age, he could have easily broken something or...

3 min read News

For most, pets become well-loved, if not spoiled, family members. Therefore, it’s hard to imagine a life without them. Sadly, there may be some news for cat lovers. A new study has found a possible correlation between owning a cat and developing schizophrenia. But the reason may not be what you think. Cats may Increase...