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Sand art is one of the most underrated forms of art in the modern world. This may be because, while being aesthetically pleasing, their effects are transient as they tend not to last, not to mention they are almost impossible to transport. Some may say sand art is ‘not real art’ but these aren’t your […]
· 5 min read
As our population continues to age, loneliness among senior citizens is becoming an increasingly problematic issue. According to a report conducted by the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Ageing, nearly thirty percent of older adults in the United States live alone. That equates to almost fourteen million people [1]. Researchers are quick […]
· 4 min read
Are you one of those people dream of doing great things and making a name for themselves? Well, here’s an idea, try biking across the U.S on a new, 4,000-mile path that lets you bike from coast to coast on a seamless trail. Picture yourself pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and […]
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“Together we can change the world, just one random act of kindness at a time.” – Ron Hall. Changing the world isn’t about casting one huge spell to make life better for everyone. It’s in the little things, the small acts, and the tiny gestures. This is why sometimes we need to highlight stories both […]
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No one quite understands what causes conjoined twins. The fact that they are so rare doesn’t give health experts much to work with either. There are a couple of theories, according to Mayo Clinic, one of which suggests that during early development, two separate embryos somehow fuse together. The second theory is that “when the […]
· 6 min read
Ruby Kate Chitsey was feeling bored at a nursing home near Harrison, Arkansans. The eleven-year-old spends much of her summers there since her mother, Amanda Milford Chitsey, is a nurse practitioner, and besides, Ruby Kate likes chatting with the elderly in need of a kind, listening ear. One that particularly dull day, she approached a […]
· 4 min read
If you have known anyone who has experienced Dementia, you know how awful it can be. As it slowly takes over that person’s brain, they lose their capacity to do different things, bit by bit. Naturally, at some point in their dementia journey, they will no longer be able to drive. Did you know, however, […]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the joints. This causes the joints to become inflamed, painful, unsteady, and deformed. Not much is known about what causes this autoimmune reaction, and there is currently no cure, although there are many strategies to help manage the […]
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Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention in the past several years. More and more information is coming out about the vitamin, proving how critical it is for our health. The most recent study has even linked vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of death. This is what the researchers found. New […]
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Our liver is a very important organ in our bodies. It’s our liver’s job to process and get rid of toxins floating around in our bloodstream, create proteins and other products essential for the functioning of our bodies, and to store vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. Yeah, it does a lot. Without a […]
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While some of us were angels in the classroom during childhood, many of us likely got into trouble at least once or twice at school. Imagine, however, if teachers gave you meditation instead of detention for a misdemeanor. Do you think that would’ve made you behave better in the future? One school in Baltimore is […]
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Magnesium is an important mineral for our health. It affects many of the functions of our body as well as our sleep and muscle recuperation. Despite its importance, thousands of people in the United States are deficient. This is everything you need to know about magnesium, magnesium deficiency, and how to keep your levels in […]
