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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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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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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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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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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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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 [...]
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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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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, [...]

Vinyl Windows: Why They’re a Wise Investment for Your Home

If you’re thinking about upgrading your home’s windows, it’s important to consider all your options. There are many different types of windows to choose from, including wood, aluminum, and fiberglass. However, vinyl windows are quickly […]

What adds value to your house? How to decide between renovating and selling

The government’s HomeBuilder scheme allows certain home owners to apply for a tax-free grant of A$25,000 if they are spending between $150,000 and $750,000 renovating a home or building a new home. Eligibility criteria are strict. The scheme has […]

Cluttercore: Gen Z’s revolt against millennial minimalism is grounded in Victorian excess

Have you heard maximalism is in and minimalism is out? Rooms bursting at the seams with clashing florals, colourful furniture and innumerable knick-knacks, this is what defines the new interiors trend cluttercore (or bricabracomania). Some say […]

Why prescribed fire often fails: Scorched invasive shrubs can resprout instead of die

Invasive woody plants present a major ecological challenge in eastern U.S. forests by outcompeting native species and spreading quickly, forming [...]
Vessel tracking reveals how invasive seaweed could spread across New Zealand

Examining the movements of vessels between locations helped to predict where an invasive seaweed spread, researchers led by the Australian [...]
Why gradual environmental change can trigger sudden species collapse and fragmented populations

When species are subjected to changing environments, they can survive in their current location through genetic adaptation. However, this ability [...]

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 […]

6 ways recent college graduates can enhance their online job search

When recent or soon-to-be college graduates begin to seek employment, many inevitably turn to job-search and networking platforms on the internet. The platforms include some that are college-based – such as Handshake, Symplicity GradLeaders and 12twenty – as well as networking […]

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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