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Parents often use treats in the form of candy as rewards to toddlers and children for good behavior or accomplishments such as using the potty. It seems everywhere we turn, sugar is being marketed to children. Every sugar-coated holiday (Trick-or-treating, chocolate bunnies, birthday cake) creates more obsessed sugar monsters. Obviously our society has a huge […]
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Overexploitation of electricity is one of the leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. As a result, the world is shifting toward LED light bulbs (a more energy efficient option). This shift has decreased energy requirements by 95% in comparison to the typical incandescent light bulbs. That’s good news, right? While this is terrific […]
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Pesticides. They contaminate soil, water, ground, and other flora. In addition to killing insects or weeds, pesticides can be harmful to birds, fish, useful insects such as bees, and other flora. And in case you aren’t yet convinced, they’re harmful to humans as well. Roundup is a glyphosate-based herbicide developed in the 1970s by Monsanto. […]
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Can you imagine having an incurable brain disorder that has left you bed-ridden, unable to feed yourself or speak properly, and limited your ability to move your arms and legs? How about being in that circumstance and only being given two options: (1) pay $1,800 a day to keep your hospital bed or (2) medically […]
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Osteoarthritis is a painful joint disorder and is actually the most common joint disorder in the United States. Those 60 years old or older the 10% of men and 13% women have knee osteoarthritis[1] and that is just one joint, there are many more that have osteoarthritis in the hips, shoulders, and other joints. Osteoarthritis […]
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Adam Schaub, from Houston Texas, did not foresee the events that would take place on that sunny, sweltering day. It was early July, and temperatures were a high 100°F ( 37.8°C). Adam was outside cutting up logs with his dad when suddenly, he started sweating profusely, his face turning flush. Hoping to ease his discomfort, he […]
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Magnesium is one of the most important mineral elements needed by the body. It’s believed to play the role of a supporting factor in more than 300 biochemical processes that the body undergoes. Magnesium can be obtained naturally from many foods we consume, or taken as a dietary supplement in form of tablets and syrups. […]
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When thinking of potential household threats, mold may not be the first thing that comes to mind. In the hierarchy of household hazards, mold exposure is likely to be put on the back burner while hazards like fire, chemical products, carbon monoxide, or even a loose floorboard are at the forefront. Mold in your house is often […]
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This article was originally published in March 2018 and has since been updated. In 2018, what was supposed to be a quick stop at the dentist’s office soon spiraled downward when 15-year-old Leah Kitchen fell ill. Everyone knows routine visits to tighten braces are necessary. However, for Leah, one of these visits ultimately affected her […]
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Gel manicures have become the preferred nail manicure for many women these past few years instead of the traditional polish that has been around since the early 1900s. One of the reasons being that gel manicure lasts 2-3 times longer than a regular manicure (up to 4 weeks), and they keep their shiny and chip-free […]
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Tom’s of Maine is marketed by its parent company, Colgate, as a natural, healthy brand of toothpaste. But is this “natural” toothpaste as good for you as its marketing team claims it to be? We are here to take a good look at the ingredients of Tom’s of Maine toothpastes to determine whether or not […]
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Husband and wife duo, Andy and Donna Fierlit, are enthusiastic world travelers. But they have different perspectives: Donna sees the world entirely from her wheelchair, while devoted husband Andy stands tall by her side. Donna suffered a brain aneurysm 27 years ago and is now paralyzed on one side of her body. Andy, acting on a […]