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Food allergies are rising, and it’s not just because we’ve gotten better at detecting and diagnosing them. Many of us are left baffled as to why our grandparents didn’t seem to have issues with allergies, while every year now, more and more children and adults are suffering from them. Theories abound on how and why […]
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Chicken is a $30 billion industry in the United States today. Chicken farming, however, didn’t start out that way. Back in 1923, most people had chickens at home for eggs. When they reached an age where their egg production dropped off, they would then use those chickens for meat. Delaware homemaker and farmer Cecile Steele […]
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Alcohol is pretty well-ingrained in most of our societies. We drink it at sporting events, and celebrations like weddings and Christmas, and it’s an integral part of certain cultural and religious ceremonies. That being said, we also know that it’s not the healthiest of habits. Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for stroke, but a […]
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Eliminating sugar from your diet can have a transformative effect on your health. From managing weight to improving heart health, the benefits are numerous. Here are ten things that happen when you stop eating sugar. 1. Helps Manage Weight Cutting out added sugars can significantly aid in weight management. Added sugars are high in calories […]
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Hybrid cars have gained significant popularity over the years, promising fuel savings and a greener alternative to traditional gasoline vehicles. Over 5 million hybrid vehicles have been sold in the past two decades, with models like the Toyota Prius leading the charge.1 However, there is an environmental issue with hybrids that isn’t getting enough attention. […]
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The Standard American Diet isn’t exactly famous for being a healthy one. Often this is in reference to the excessive amount of sugar, salt, and fat in everyday American food products. However, these are the only aspects of this diet that we should be concerned about. American food products are also infamous for containing certain […]
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Herpes, or HSV-1, is a common virus. Most people know of it as the virus that causes cold sores. What many of us don’t know is that there is a rare instance that this virus, for reasons unknown to doctors, can travel to the brain. If this happens, the risk of permanent damage and death […]
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You expect when you go to the hospital, you will receive timely care and have your problem diagnosed and treated. Sadly, many healthcare systems around the world are severely stressed and this doesn’t always happen. Tragically, a Canadian woman died after waiting seven hours in an emergency room Her family is now demanding answers. A […]
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Researchers in Australia have created a supercomputer with an algorithm that predicts serious brain bleeds in patients before they happen. This program can save many lives. Brain bleeds, also known as intracranial hemorrhages, can result in brain damage and death. The outcomes can depend on the location and severity of the bleed, but it also […]
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When you think about a home made from shipping containers, your first thought is probably a tiny house. This home in the Waikato region of New Zealand, however, is anything but tiny: This is a shipping container mansion, and it’s for sale. (1) New Zealand’s Shipping Container Mansion This incredible new home in Ohaupo, Waipa, […]
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The Paris Games of 2024 are looking to be quite the spectacle. The International Olympic Committee has officially declared breakdancing as an Olympic sport. What’s even more incredible is that surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding have also been added to the Olympics for 2024. Read: Paris Is Building the World’s Largest Organic Rooftop Farm Breakdancing […]
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Written By: Bruce AbrahamseWhich child’s lunchbox would be complete without the much-loved peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Over the decades, it has proven to be a firm favorite – not just in the United States but in many countries across the globe. But, how healthy are PB&J sandwiches, and what happens to your body if […]
