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Waking up from a refreshing napfeels great. You’re no longer exhausted, have more energy and can focus on what you need to get done. The problem is that not every nap falls into this category. Sometimes our naps last too long, leaving us disoriented when we wake up, and somehow, even more tired than before. […]
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Well done, Canadians. Sometimes the monstrous machine of industry and corporate greed can feel like too much for us as individuals to battle. But a bunch of Canadian citizens has just shown what a committed band of individuals can do. In the first crowdfunding effort of its kind, Canadians have raised $3 million to purchase a stretch […]
· 5 min read
No matter how many all-nighters you pull devouring volume after volume of dust-laden encyclopedias, it will never be enough. Because learning is a process, and there’s no end visible on the horizon. But most of us are just fine with one or two “did you know that?” facts always ready to be served at a […]
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When I told my doctor about my stomach issues, she said it sounded like I had anxiety. Raquel A., 33, never guessed she had cancer, even though she had symptoms that worried her. A few years ago, her bowel movements became increasingly frequent and abnormal, which she figured was due to undiagnosed irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a food […]
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After months of chemo, little Omar’s mum told him ‘he had finished and he was going home’. Her story will move you to tears. Gheuwan Arja, 41, watched on as her little boy Omar marked the end of his cancer treatment by ringing a bell in hospital. The mum-of-five had told her son, who was […]
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A rural Saskatchewan winter is nothing to take lightly, and if there’s any farming to be done it better be in a greenhouse. Or does it? It turns out that an old schoolhouse will do just fine for one farming couple, who provide fresh veggies to the whole town. In Hudson Bay, June and Jan […]
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A neurologist explains why diagnosing — and telling apart — epilepsy, cognitive decline, and dementia can be so complicated. As people age, the wear and tear on their blood vessels caused by high blood pressure, cholesterol, or other cardiovascular risk factors, damages the brain and predisposes it to a variety of different diseases including dementia and epilepsy […]
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If you visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and keep residents cooler. It’s very different in Australia. New housing estates in the hottest areas around Sydney and Melbourne are dominated by dark rooftops, black roads and minimal tree cover. Dark colours […]
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A study from researchers at North Carolina State University suggests that a chemical formed from one artificial sweeteners might also damage our DNA. The zero-calorie sweetener in question is sucralose, which is about 600 times sweeter than table sugarTrusted Source, The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended against using certain sugar substitutes to help lose weight, saying there […]
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Mount Rushmore, with its towering presidential visages etched into the granite of the Black Hills, stands as an enduring symbol of American pride and perseverance. Yet, beneath the surface of this iconic landmark lies a lesser-known narrative—one that reveals the intricate planning, financial challenges, and artistic aspirations that shaped its evolution. In this exploration, we […]
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Getting laid off from your job is the top of the list for what can seriously ruin not only your day, but possibly the months to come. Losing your source of income can be horrible to endure, but not many people think of the employer having to do the deed. The guilt can be just […]
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Japan is one of the most prosperous countries in the world, but it’s not without its downfalls. The office hours for the average worker extend far beyond the typical working hours stipulated when they apply for the job. Most people have to work late into the night, without any added pay or bonuses. This means […]
