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Memory Loss Isn’t the Only Sign of Dementia

Here are five other common red flags to look out for.

www.nytimes.com

9 Habit Stacking Routines to Boost Your Productivity | Entrepreneur

Consistency drives success. Eliminate decision fatigue and be most effective with these daily routines.

www.entrepreneur.com

 

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Teen's eye 'explodes like a grape' in crash after sun blocks vision

Kylie Dean from Ohio was driving to high school when she crashed into a car in front her, hitting her head on the steering wheel and 'shattering' her right eye socket.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Mother had her eye removed after she POPPED cornea while drying face

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Claire Willis, 45, from Stoke-on-Trent, was on holiday in Turkey when she heard a 'pop' while drying her face after getting out the shower.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Labrador residents say 'inhumane' food prices force families to go hungry

A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are 'inhumane' and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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The Two Faces of Space-Time | Quanta Magazine

A mysterious phenomenon known as duality often leads to new discoveries in physics. This time, space-time itself can sometimes be two things at once.

www.quantamagazine.org

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/27/g-s1-25243/weed-cannabis-marijuana-legal-risks

Knowing Your Hair Porosity Is the Key to Healthy Hair — Here's How to Find Yours

It's pretty easy to figure out, too.

www.popsugar.com

Are you in the 25 per cent of people not getting enough sleep? Here's what it's doing to your body and brain

We all know the pain of a blaring alarm clock after a late night, but sleep deprivation does more than just bring our mood down. This is what happens when you consistently short change yourself of a good night's rest.

abc.net.au

 

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Teens using cooking accessory sold at Walmart to get 'high'

Videos of teens getting light headed, falling over and crashing cars are circulating on social media and getting millions of views thanks to a wildly popular product called Galaxy Gas.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Doctors warn of dangerous rise in teens huffing deodorant

Videos showing people 'chroming', or 'huffing', have racked up tens of millions of views on TikTok - with many users talking about being 'addicted'.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Mum contracted flesh-eating bacteria after botched Turkey lipo

Carrie, 36, from Slough, booked herself in for liposuction in an Istanbul clinic in 2022, after years of feeling unhappy with changes in her body following the birth of her two children.

www.dailymail.co.uk

How the closure of long Covid clinics is leaving patients in the lurch

Campaigners and doctors speaking to The Mail on Sunday say the winding down of long Covid provisions will have a devastating impact on the millions suffering from the condition.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10136789-the-most-unbreakable-records-in-sports-history

 

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It’s the Most Controversial Diagnosis in Pediatric Psychiatry. It Could Be Steering Patients Wrong.

The bipolar spectrum has expanded—some experts say too much.

slate.com

The climate crisis is here. We can still have a better world.

Aryana Elizabeth Johnson: What If We Get It Right explores hope in the climate crisis, a vision for the future and a strategy to build a better world.

www.vox.com

 

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I Rejected Cooking in the Name of Feminism—Until I Had to Feed Myself

I grew up thinking my feminism was a reaction to my kitchen-bound mom. Only later did I realize she cooked so I could be free.

getpocket.com

The 30 Most Brilliant Cleaning Hacks of All Time

A few clever tricks to make cleaning a whole lot less daunting.

getpocket.com

 

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You're Probably Using The Crisper Drawer In Your Fridge Wrong - The Takeout

Next time you look at the crisper drawer in your fridge, pay closer attention to what you're storing exactly; you may be using the drawer wrong.

www.thetakeout.com

A Brooklyn Gas Station with Serious Grub

Inside a BP, Blue Hour offers a greatest-hits album of fast-food favorites made with high-quality ingredients and a considerable amount of care.

www.newyorker.com

 

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7 Things ER Doctors Say You Should Always Do After A Fall

Neglecting these crucial steps can actually lead to more serious health problems.

huffpost.com

The key to a good night's sleep? Knowing your body and ignoring these myths

Humans didn't always sleep straight through the night, and we didn't always have to deal with a regulated work or school day. Modern culture is responsible for some of the most enduring misconceptions about sleep. Here are seven common myths.

abc.net.au

 

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9 Dark Spot Treatments That Actually Work, According to Dermatologists

They’ve been proven to fade hyperpigmentation—and leave you with brighter, more even skin.

www.self.com

TikTokers are touting vibration plates for health benefits, but do they work?

The wobbly devices are all the rage, but experts say they probably won't shake up your workout routine all that much.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Dispute over cost of eradicating cockroaches in B.C. condo building settled by tribunal

A B.C. condo owner who was blamed for a cockroach infestation in her building and charged thousands of dollars for the cost of eradicating the bugs must be refunded, the civil resolution tribunal ruled.

bc.ctvnews.ca

Rwanda is dealing with its first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease

For the first time in Rwanda’s history, its health ministry is dealing with an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a rare but deadly hemorrhagic disease similar to Ebola – but unlike Ebola, there is no treatment or vaccines for Marburg, and it has a fatality rate of 88 per cent.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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The Vagus Nerve’s Crucial Role in Creating the Human Sense of Mind

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure, and fear.

www.wired.com

 

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The brain’s twilight zone: when you’re neither awake nor asleep | Psyche Ideas

Neuroscientists are demystifying this in-between state, uncovering its role in memory processing and its creative potential

psyche.co

 

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Abortion groups are raising more money than ever. Where exactly is it going?

Activists confront competing priorities, tactics and goals ahead of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s election in November

www.vox.com

When the Body Attacks the Mind

A physiological theory of mental illness.

getpocket.com

The Curious Case of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome

“My body is as if someone had drawn a vertical line separating the two halves. The right half seems to be twice the size of the left half.”

getpocket.com

 

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Why a Grape Turns Into a Fireball in a Microwave

Nuking a grape produces sparks of plasma, as plenty of YouTube videos document. Physicists explain how that energy builds up.

getpocket.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/09/30/g-s1-25433/hiv-prevention-lasker-prize-aids

https://www.npr.org/2024/09/30/nx-s1-5124997/fentanyl-overdose-opioid-btmps-drug-cartel-xylazine-tranq-mexico-china

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/27/nx-s1-5082364/anxiety-stress-positive-coping-class-skills

 

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Japan’s humble onigiri takes over lunchtimes around the world

For decades nori-wrapped rice dish was mainly a snack eaten at home or in a bento, but now it has come into its own

www.theguardian.com

 

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The Japanese Way to Multiply Is So Much Cooler Than Ours

You have to try it.

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The Logical Extreme of Anti-aging

The “baby Botox” boom was inevitable.

www.theatlantic.com

Understanding Desire in the Age of Ozempic

Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear. I went to a Buddhist monastery to try to understand why that doesn’t feel like enlightenment.

www.theatlantic.com

Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?

The company is in trouble, and anyone who has spit into one of its test tubes should be concerned.

www.theatlantic.com

 

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The Cost of a Perfect Smile

Inside the rise—and risks—of veneers.

www.self.com

 

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12 Ways to Improve Your Circulation for Healthy Blood Flow, According to Doctors

These science-backed habits will help keep heart and vascular disease out of your future.

getpocket.com

The federal loophole that allows food companies to decide what's safe for you to eat

Ultra-processed foods now make up over half of an average American adult's diet and two-thirds of an American child's.

www.cbsnews.com

Seven foods that raise the risk of a heart attack – and how often you should eat them

Our guide to the foods to limit to reduce heart attack risk, plus suggested swaps for better heart health

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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www.telegraph.co.uk

Heart disease

www.telegraph.co.uk

Why your resting heart rate is important and what it means for your health

Measuring your heart rate is a simple and effective way to gauge how healthy your heart is and your risk of disease

www.telegraph.co.uk

‘You can’t build muscle as a vegan’ – and 13 other plant-based myths, busted

Veganism: boring and expensive but always the most ethical choice, right? Wrong, say our experts, who tackle misconceptions about plant-based eating

www.theguardian.com

 

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The Truth About Tuna

How much should you worry about mercury in tuna and other seafood? Experts weigh in.

www.nytimes.com

What Happened When I Ate The Best Brain Foods For A Week

This is what cutting out sugar and dairy and eating lots of fish and blueberries did to my productivity.

getpocket.com

Here’s How Long You Should Hold A Plank For A Stronger Core

Plus, how to work your way up to a longer hold.

getpocket.com

 

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Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans – research

Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny

www.theguardian.com

Which Fast-Food Value Meal Is the Best Deal? We Tried 6 Popular Options.

Fast-food chains are offering more value meals amid rising food costs. Some offer more than others.

getpocket.com

Does Indoor Cycling ‘Count’ as Strength Training—or Is It Just Cardio?

Here’s how hill climbs and sprints compare to squats, deadlifts, and other leg-day staples.

www.self.com

 

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The best PFAS-free cookware for 2024, tested and reviewed

Get a set of pots and pans free from potentially harmful "forever chemicals." PFAS-free cookware is still easy to cook with and clean.

www.popsci.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/08/06/who-makes-the-best-tortilla-chips-we-tasted-and-ranked-14-popular-brands-to-find-out/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/how-processed-food-makes-us-fat/2019/07/17/2bf93a2c-a7ff-11e9-86dd-d7f0e60391e9_story.html

 

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B-Stance Exercises Are the Secret Sauce Your Workout Routine Is Missing

There are tons of benefits, whether you’re just getting started or are already a strength training regular.

www.self.com

Everything You Need to Know About Getting the RSV Shot During Pregnancy

This respiratory virus is the No. 1 cause of hospitalizations for babies.

www.self.com

The Best Hiking Shoes, According to Experts and Editors

They’re protective, supportive, and surprisingly lightweight.

www.self.com

 

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Health Check: What Are ‘Coffee Naps’ and Can They Help You Power Through the Day?

How a coffee before a nap really can help you pay back your sleep debt.

getpocket.com

 

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Boy collapses and dies playing basketball at Massachusetts youth club

George-Levi Njuguna was playing basketball at the Dana Barros Center on Washington Street in Stoughton when he mysteriously collapsed and died around 8pm on Tuesday.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Gabby Williams' overseas debut is stopped in terrifying scenes

Williams, who quit the WNBA after hitting out at the league's pay structure this week, has joined Turkish team Fenerbahce S.K. after calling time on her recent stint with the Seattle Storm.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Mother is left devastated after son and daughter die in their bedrooms

Tammy Lyon-Gordon has been left devastated after her two teenage children, Tyler, 18, and Jenna, 16, died within just 10 months of each other after falling victim to what she called an 'invisible killer.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/the-worst-pain-possible-mom-in-southern-california-loses-2-kids-to-fentanyl/

 

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https://www.fastcompany.com/91200882/this-type-music-boosts-productivity-at-work-science-study

How COVID-19 Messes Up Your Gut Health

It's not just a respiratory disease.

time.com

 

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Are Mushroom Edibles Safe and Legal?

Here's what to know about mushroom gummies and chocolates.

time.com

How 5 Influencers With IBD Are Fighting Stigma

Inflammatory bowel disease can be isolating—but these influencers are helping others feel less alone.

time.com

Safer Psychedelic Drugs May Be Coming

Companies are working to make psychedelic drugs safer, better, and easier to administer.

time.com

Why You Should Change Your Exercise Routine—And How to Do It

“Variety is the spice of an active life, and the data seem to support that."

time.com

FDA Approves the First New Schizophrenia Drug in Decades

The medicine works in an entirely different way from existing treatments.

time.com

 

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What to Expect at a Pap Smear

It's an important screening tool for cervical cancer.

time.com

Why It’s Time to Uncouple Obstetrics and Gynecology

A more specialized approach is needed to address the complex health needs of women throughout their lives. writes Dr. Elizabeth Poynor.

time.com