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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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Most of us probably know what Aloe Vera is. Chances are, you’ve used some kind of aloe gel after too much sun left you with red, irritated skin. However, there are actually so many more benefits that the aloe plant brings to your health beyond sunburn relief. 8 Benefits of Aloe Vera Everyone Needs to […]
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At 96 years old, Iris Apfel is not what you would picture any other 96 year old to be. Her signature big glasses, flashy clothing, and confidence have defined her as an icon for all those who want to stand out and be different. Not only has she become an icon in fashion, modeling for […]
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Regardless of where you grew up, most of us grew up eating ketchup. I’d wager a bet that most of you reading this article have at least one bottle of ketchup in your fridge or pantry right now. Though it is a tasty condiment that pairs well with so many dishes, it is unfortunately not […]
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A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing, weather it’s your own or someone you love. This is why many of us do our best to incorporate as many anti-cancer habits into our daily lives as possible. A healthy diet is one of the best tools in our tool kit, however, most of the information out […]
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Self-talk is an internal dialogue within our minds, combining conscious thoughts, unconscious beliefs, and biases. Many of us are familiar with this inner voice that provides a running monologue on our lives throughout the day. It serves as a way for our brains to interpret and process daily experiences. Many people wonder why they do […]
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After years of delay, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in soda. For decades, BVO, a modified vegetable oil, has been widely used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored sodas to mix the drink’s tangy taste evenly throughout the beverage and prevent citric flavoring […]
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Red wine has been consumed for thousands of years, dating back to the Neolithic period in the mountains of what is now Iran. It has played a pivotal role in religious ceremonies, celebrations, and negotiations ever since. Nowadays, it is produced and consumed around the world. You can say, in general, people really like to […]