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A physicist exploring the mutations of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has apparently discovered a groundbreaking theory proposing the existence of a brand new law of physics, which has been termed the “second law of Infodynamics.” This new law suggests that we may in fact be living in a simulation.1 Dr. Melvin Vopson’s research explores the intricacies […]
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Whether ready or not, all women come to the stage of life when menopause is upon them. The majority of us are familiar with this stage of life that marks the end of menstrual cycles due to the natural decline of the female reproductive hormones. Menopause is officially diagnosed once 12 months have passed without […]
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If you are someone who struggles with sleep, has struggle with sleep, and continues to struggle with sleep… nothing – I repeat, nothing – fills you with envy more than listening to someone talk about the unbelievably soothing slumber they had the night before. The reason sleep loss is about so much more than bags […]
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Have you noticed that you seem to get bruises from the slightest bump or knock? Perhaps you seem to wake up every morning with at least one mystery bruise, having no idea where it came from? Easy bruising can be concerning and can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue. In this article, […]
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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that has gained notoriety as one of the deadliest cancers in America. It is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogen. Despite efforts to regulate asbestos usage, the widespread exposure in the past has led to a concerning rise in mesothelioma cases. Let’s take a deep-dive into […]
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Those first signs of wrinkle lines are a rude awakening that our youthful skin is bidding us farewell. Aging is an inevitable process of life, and while we can’t reverse time, the good news is that we CAN do something about it. Unlike the cosmetic manufacturers that try to make the public believe their youth […]
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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, has an interesting history. James Lind discovered in 1747 that only oranges and lemons could treat scurvy, a common problem among sailors. Animals can synthesize vitamin C, […]
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This article was originally published on May 11, 2018, and has since been updated. There’s no doubting it, North America has a problem with opioid addiction. You’ve likely heard a lot about this issue in recent years, but there’s another prescription drug you need to know about. It’s being widely used and talked about very […]
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Is chemotherapy really worth it? It’s a question many people ask and rightly so. While some believe it’s absolutely necessary – sometimes it is – we often hear devastating stories of how it completely alters someone’s life and not for the better. One team of researchers from Australia, using data from both their country and […]
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In recent decades, scientists have realized that heart attack symptoms can be quite different for women than for men. The journal Circulation published the findings of a multicenter study of 515 women who’d experienced a heart attack. The most frequently reported symptoms didn’t include chest pain. Instead, women reported unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Nearly 80 […]
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Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now given us the ability to manage and heal more illnesses, diseases, and conditions than we […]
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For a condition so common, autism remains poorly understood by many. The chances are you have a friend, acquaintance, or family member who has autism – or at least, knows someone who does. After all, 1 in 68 children in the United States is estimated to be on the autistic spectrum (1, 7). Yet, so […]
