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Doctors Warn Not to Use Ginger If You’re On Any Of These Medications

Ginger (Zingiber officinal) is a plant used for centuries as a medicine, commonly to reduce nausea, relieve pain, and aid in digestion. It is a common ingredient in many foods and beverages. Ginger can also be used as a supplement and comes in various forms, including concentrated tablets, liquid tinctures, and juices. While it has […]

Megan O’Neill

Megan O’Neill

Freelance Writer

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Old-Person Smell Is Actually A Thing, And Here’s Where It Comes From

It’s no longer a major wonder that elderly people have a certain peculiar smell about them. Sometimes, when they try to use deodorant and fragrances, they can’t entirely mask this ‘grandparents’ scent. Most people think it’s because of their clothes, or hair, or perhaps, their sweat, but it’s not particularly any of these. Even when […]

Gemma Fischer

Gemma Fischer

Freelance writer

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86-Year-Old Woman Loses 120 Pounds by Walking in Her Living Room Every Day

A lot of people would wonder why any elderly person would bother with weight loss. Really, aren’t they supposed to be relaxing and not stressing themselves out in their golden years? Well, they’re about to be re-schooled by Jessica Slaughter, an 86-year-old grandmother from St Louis, Missouri. This determined senior citizen went down from a […]

Stacy Robertson

Stacy Robertson

Writer and researcher

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Woman Sells Her Blood Plasma Twice a Week to Fund Her Shopping Habit

That’s one way to be a bloody entrepreneur… literally. 20-year-old Carisa Barker is a shopping addict, and she’ll most likely go into a major withdrawal if she doesn’t get a shopping fix several times a week. Her happiness starts and ends with retail therapy. According to her, she loves her lifestyle because she doesn’t have […]

Cody Medina

Cody Medina

Environmental Activist

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This Eclectic Community Transformed a Desert into a Fantastical Forest

A place once covered with trees, the Tamil Nadu had become a dry, barren desert over the course of the 18th to 20th centuries. European colonists had all come in an attempt to build cities, effectively destroying the natural ecosystem of the land. Now, a large section of that land in South India, known as […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Did You Know the Color of the Carbs You Eat Matters? This Doctor Explains Why

Should We Avoid ‘Beige’ Carbs? Carbohydrates have previously gotten a bad reputation for spiking blood sugar, causing weight gain, and even contributing to diseases such as cancer [1]. As such, low-carb diets have been around for a while, including the ketogenic diet, which dates back to the 1920s, and the Atkins diet, which dates back […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

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Recluse Dies, Leaves Behind Hundreds of Secret Sculptures

Many artists throughout history did not rise to prominence or receive recognition for their work until after their death. Veijo Rönkkönen was one of these individuals. No one even knew he was an artist until he passed away and left behind a forest filled with Secret Sculptures. The Veijo Rönkkönen Gardens The Veijo Rönkkönen Sculpture […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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School Stumbles Upon Chalkboards From 1917 During Renovation, Perfectly Preserved Lessons Provide Rare Look Into Past.

Museums and historic sites across the country allow us to get a glimpse into what life was like for people living decades before us. While these places are always interesting and informative, there is nothing quite like finding your own relic of the past, whether that be a grandparent’s old diary or a time capsule […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Criminal Lawyer Reveals 7 Items You Should Never Keep In Your Car

There are countless reasons why you might find yourself pulled over by the police. Whether it’s a broken taillight, speeding, or an expired registration, being stopped by law enforcement is an experience most drivers prefer to avoid. A criminal lawyer, Claire Highland, offers valuable advice on how to prevent a routine traffic stop from escalating […]

Mayukh Saha

Mayukh Saha

Freelance Writer