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3 ways to unlock the power of food to promote heart health

Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular [...]
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Video gaming can bolster classroom learning, but not without teacher support

One highlight of my Grade 3 life was dying from dysentery at the hands of a video game. I was ahead on schoolwork, and allowed to use the classroom computer to pioneer a family across [...]
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If I could go anywhere: Greek cake shops, the Athenian countryside and the sanctuary of Artemis at Brauron

In this series we pay tribute to the art we wish could visit — and hope to see once travel restrictions are lifted. In Book Two of the Republic, Plato famously describes the “fevered” city, a town [...]
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Florida Ranks 2nd Nationally for Mold-Prone Homes in The US

Florida sits uncomfortably close to the top of every list nobody wants to lead: states where homes are most likely to harbor or develop mold. Recent analysis from Anderson Air, cross-referencing climate records, housing ages, [...]
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Bye-bye Back Pain: Discover Natural Relief from Back Pain

Back pain can be debilitating, affecting your ability to enjoy everyday activities. The good news is, you don’t have to rely solely on medications to find relief. At livingnwell.com, we believe in the power of [...]
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AI chatbots are still far from replacing human therapists

Imagine being stuck in traffic while running late to an important meeting at work. You feel your face overheating as your thoughts start to race along: “they’re going to think I’m a horrible employee,” “my [...]
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Benefits of Active Kinetic 1 in Sport Wearables? A New Era of Wearable Tech with Active Kinetic 1

Active Kinetic 1 technology is revolutionizing technology by providing a sustainable and efficient way to power various devices. This innovative tech harnesses natural sources of movement and transforms it into usable free electricity. How Does Active [...]
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A Guide to the Dominican Republic: Exploring Interesting Places from Punta Cana by Rental Car

The Dominican Republic is not just about stunning beaches; it’s full of unique places that reveal the country from a completely different perspective. If you’re staying in Punta Cana, you can easily turn your vacation [...]

The Pros and Cons of Investing in Preconstruction Condos: A Comprehensive Guide

Investing in real estate, particularly preconstruction condos, can be an enticing opportunity for those looking to grow their wealth. However, it’s important to carefully weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. In this […]

How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal finance expert explains

Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has reached fever pitch since the pandemic. If you’re lucky enough to own a house — […]

Your bed probably isn’t as clean as you think – a microbiologist explains

There’s nothing quite like crawling into bed, wrapping up in your blankets, and nestling your head into your pillow. But before you get too comfortable, you might want to know that your bed isn’t all […]

Global warming may be a boon for this aggressive prairie plant

Climate change may reduce yields of crops like corn and soybeans, but it can also give some plants an edge. [...]
More dives, fewer reef sharks: Caribbean study links tourism pressure to shark sightings

Reef sharks are observed less frequently on Caribbean reefs that have high levels of diving activity and greater coastal development, [...]
Body size, lifespan and mobility can help predict which species are most threatened as planet changes

How can we predict species’ responses to always-arising changes in our world? A long-term ecological study from Yokohama National University [...]

Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting everyday sexism enriches men too

Women and groups advocating for gender equality are increasingly urging men to become allies in the fight. Research has shown that in the absence of male support, women have to shoulder the burden of battling routine workplace sexism such as misogynist […]

Do you answer emails outside work hours? Do you send them? New research shows how dangerous this can be

What could be so bad about answering a few emails in the evening? Perhaps something urgent pops up, we are tidying up an issue from the day, or trying to get ahead for tomorrow. Always […]

Factories of the future: we’re spending heavily to give workers skills they won’t need by 2030

“This government is obsessed with skilling up our population,” said Boris Johnson in his recent speech on “levelling up”. There is still a fair amount of uncertainty about exactly what the UK prime minister’s plan to level up the […]

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