For many people, the decision to get a pet is a natural one, because they grew up with pets and a home feels incomplete without one. Some people are looking for company as an antidote to sadness or loneliness, or…
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Your brain learns to steer your attention away from disturbing sounds
Most people who have been students can recognize this: You have managed to put down your phone with all its visual and audio alerts that try to tell you that you’re missing out on something exciting. Now you will finally…
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How Prioritizing Your Children Can Do Wonders For Your Pantry Space
fizkes/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Sept. 6, 2021 1:29 pm EDT Pantries are sacred places. They house all our food and cooking supplies, and with cooking and food being such important cornerstones of both culture and everyday life, your pantry inherently means a…
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What Does It Mean When Your Right Breast Hurts
Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Aug. 31, 2021 7:35 pm EDT Breast health is incredibly important, as certain conditions are more easily treatable if they’re caught and identified early. This is one of the main reasons why women are advised to perform…
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What Happens To Your Body When You Have An Allergic Reaction
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Aug. 26, 2021 4:05 pm EDT While there is obviously a major difference in level of concern involved when someone says their “allergies are bothering them” versus they are “having an allergic reaction,” what’s happening in their…
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Why Napping Is Great For Your Brain Health
There is almost nothing as blissful as an afternoon nap, yet many of us seldom have the opportunity to indulge in a nap outside of normal bedtime hours. Aside from simply leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to take on…
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You’ve Been Burning Your Candles Wrong All Along
Nothing makes a home more homey than some fresh scents, right? Whether you opt for a warm, comforting scent or one that’s light and summery, candles are a bonafide way to uplift your spirits and create nuance in a space….
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How To Know If Your Sunglasses Are Really Protecting Your Eyes
With frequent heatwaves reaching all-time record highs around the world, it seems that peak sunglasses (and sunscreen, for that matter) season is here to stay (via Washington Post). They’re no longer mere glossy sidekicks to your summer outfit — they’re…
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DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
When is a cough a sign of acid reflux? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica in 2016. I have been taking the steroid prednisolone for five years, and have had a chronic cough…
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8 Stretches to Relieve Your Back Pain
If your back hurts, you’re not alone, especially if it’s your low back that’s achey. For one study, the CDC estimated that up to a quarter of adults in the U.S. had reported experiencing low back pain within 3 months,…
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