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Owning a home in the United States is no easy venture. The statement ‘buying a house’ has taken on a whole new meaning over the years. It’s rarely seen when people buy a home all at once. Nearly everyone – except the wealthy few – has to make down payments and pay a mortgage for […]
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Admit it, you’ve jumped and screamed when a spider has crawled along the floor next to your foot. Whether you’re a spider-lover or not, we’ve all done it. Humans are biologically hardwired to fear these creepy crawlies, it’s how we’ve survived and thrived as a species. But, before you grab that rolled-up piece of newspaper, […]
· 5 min read
Two years ago, we published an article about Granny Pods and how they could revolutionize elderly care and mean the end of nursing homes. It was truly inspiring hearing about a company that treats seniors’ golden years like… gold, let alone the fact that children wanted their aging parents close to home. That’s why it’s […]
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A few years ago in 2015, when Paige and Daniel Zezulka from Athens, Georgia decided they wanted to become foster parents, they were placed with then-5-month-old Kai (3). While they expected the journey to be a difficult one, they did not expect what would come next. “We got a call about a little boy who […]
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Kenneth A. Capron, a man from Portland, Maine, has been floating around quite a novel idea: converting cruise ships into floating homeless shelters. Capron, the founding director of the non-profit MemoryWorks, recently applied for a $250,000 grant through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in order to start researching the feasibility of this idea. To start, […]
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Stem cells are known to have the potential to treat a wide range of diseases and injuries. They are often referred to as the future of medicine. The biggest barrier to harvesting them, however, is that the most versatile stem cells come from embryos. This makes them scarce to come by and controversial to use. […]
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The older we get, the more we become conscious of protecting our brains. While there are plenty of ways you can exercise your brain to keep it sharp, diet is one of the most important factors at keeping your brain healthy as you age. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that is known for its debilitating symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, and loss of identity. The two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease are the formation of plaques (beta-amyloid) and tangles (tau proteins)in the brain. Over time, these build up to a point where symptoms begin to develop and, eventually, cause […]
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‘Dying in one’s sleep’ is often thought of as the most peaceful way to pass, if there is such a thing. Sadly, this was not the case for fourteen-year-old Alua Asetkyzy Abzalbek from Bastobe, Kazakhstan. The teenager went to bed with her phone on her pillow, listening to music while she fell asleep. The phone […]
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It never gets old. Fairfield P.D in had quite the case on their hands last month when they received several reports of inappropriate behavior going on at the Grace Richardson Conservation Area in Fairfield, Connecticut [1]. Apparently, the 87-acre piece of vegetative land, located in the Mill River watershed, has unofficially been turned into a […]
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If someone near you suddenly began having a heart attack, fell unconscious, or stopped breathing, would you know how to help them? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. According to a Cleveland Clinic study published in 2018, only 54 percent of Americans say they know how to perform CPR, and only one in […]
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Popcorn is the quintessential movie night snack. There’s something about crunching on buttery and salty puffs of corn that makes a film-viewing experience all the more enjoyable, especially when you’re watching with a group. The Goddard family certainly thought so when they prepared snacks for movie night in Parker, CO. Halfway through Mrs. Doubtfire, their […]
