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How to Find Your Procrastination Style—and Then Stop Procrastinating for Good

Psychologists and behavior experts share the six different types of procrastinators, the top reasons why we procrastinate, and their top effective strategies for how to stop procrastinating.

realsimple.com

 

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Breakfast and Lunch Are Giving Dinner a Run for Its Money

Some of the fastest growing restaurant franchises stop serving before dark.

thetakeout.com

How AI reduces the world to stereotypes

Rest of World analyzed 3,000 AI images to see how image generators visualize different countries and cultures.

restofworld.org

How Scammers Use Psychology to Create Convincing Internet Cons – And What to Watch Out For

‘Pig butchering’, fake apps and missing person scams and conning people out of huge amounts of money.

getpocket.com

How to keep store-bought herbs alive indoors – 5 tips for freshness and flavor

Make the most of potted grocery-store herbs with this expert advice

www.homesandgardens.com

 

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Majority of women don't know breast cancer symptoms apart from lumps

Less than half of women are aware of other warning signs of breast cancer, apart from lumps, Professor Ashely Pariser, of Ohio State University in the US says.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Is it a bed bug bite... or is something else feasting on your skin?

While experts believe France 's outbreak could spark chaos here, they maintain that the UK already has a bed bug problem of its own. Here's how to tell which bug is behind your itch.

www.dailymail.co.uk

10 foods you didn't realize contained disease-causing food additives

While California's new bill banning dangerous food additives is promising, there are still other ingredients that, despite their known health risks, are present in foods Americans eat every day.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Extra cup of unsweetened coffee a day may cancel out weight gain

An additional cup of unsweetened coffee was linked to a decrease of a quarter of a pound (0.12 kilograms) over four years, researchers at the Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts suggested.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Healthy mother-of-two, 35, has breasts and ovaries removed

Beth Gary, 35, had her breasts, ovaries and fallopian tubes removed after finding out she had a mutation making it almost a certainty that she would develop breast cancer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Man, 32, goes blind in one eye after using Viagra

EXCLUSIVE: A 32-year-old Iranian man has been left blind in his right eye with medics suspecting the sudden damage to the organ was related to him taking a common erectile dysfunction drug.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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I'm a dentist - here are the most common mistakes made by patients

Dr Deepak Aulak, dentist and founder of digital dentistry app Toothfairy, has advised how to avoid common mistakes and keep your teeth in good condition before your next dentist trip.

www.dailymail.co.uk

These are the warning signs that you're drinking too much caffeine

Consuming high doses of caffeine may have a few unpleasant side effects. Kent based dietitian Jennifer Low says caffeine can increase your blood pressure, heart rate and feelings of anxiety.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The acute suicide crisis among veterinarians: 'You're always going to be failing somebody'

Suicide rates among veterinarians are staggering. The crisis is dire – but there may be hope in sight.

www.bbc.com

 

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There Are 6 Core Personality Types – Which Do You Fit Into?

From self-assured Alphas to mysterious Sigmas, here’s what psychologists have to say on those six core personality types.

getpocket.com

The 300-year-old Japanese method of upcycling

Sashiko is easy, practical and beautiful – and gaining fans around the world. Bel Jacobs speaks to practitioners to find out more.

www.bbc.com

 

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Radical cancer treatment using SOUND waves to blast tumors is approved

A machine that uses histotripsy, a technique that uses sound waves to break down tumors, has been approved to treat liver tumors by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Nutritionists share the healthiest foods you can eat at McDonald's

Believe it or not, you can have your hamburger and eat it too - all while staying healthy. The Apple Slices, Vanilla Cone, McDonald's Hamburger, Egg McMuffin and the McCrispy made the list.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Signs of blood cancer revealed actor Sam Neill gives update on illness

Jurassic Park actor, Sam Neill, from New Zealand, has stage-three blood cancer. The disease causes unexplained bruises, rashes, tiredness and lumps, experts warn.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Woman lives whole life without knowing she has 3cm needle in her BRAIN

A Russian woman, 80, survived what was meant to be a fatal stabbing through her brain as an infant, leaving behind a 3-centimeter needle that doctors have just discovered.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Meet the woman whose TWO vaginas have pocketed her £1million

Annie Charlotte (pictured), from Surrey, was diagnosed with uterus didelphys at 16 after getting a contraceptive coil fitted. It means the 24-year-old also has two uteruses and cervixes.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Cleveland woman is first ever to receive breast cancer vaccine

Jennifer Davis, of Ohio, received the breakthrough vaccine, developed by Cleveland Clinic, in October 2021. She had previously battled triple-negative breast cancer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Use the Magic 5:1 Ratio to Improve All Your Relationships

All happy partnerships (both professional and romantic) follow this simple but powerful ratio.

getpocket.com

The Neuroscience Behind Bad Decisions

Irrationality may be a consequence of the brain’s ravenous energy needs.

getpocket.com

Susceptibility to Mental Illness May Have Helped Humans Adapt Over the Millennia

Mental illness may have nothing to do with a genetic flaw or a traumatic event.

getpocket.com

 

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‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?

Biscuits, ice-cream and fizzy drinks can be just as addictive as alcohol and cigarettes, research has found. What are they doing to our bodies – and how can we kick the habit?

www.theguardian.com

These five healthier-sounding foods aren’t better for you

Think twice before you add the following foods to your grocery cart – they’re not as nutrient-worthy as they sound

www.theglobeandmail.com

How to Clean an Air Fryer (and Air Fryer Toaster Oven), from Top to Bottom

You should be cleaning the basket of your air fryer after every use. But deep cleaning an air fryer requires a little more time.

www.seriouseats.com

 

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Recipes

Original recipes, tested, tasted, and approved by Serious Eats to ensure great results. Find inspiration or filter by ingredient, course, cuisine, diet, method, or season.

www.seriouseats.com

Confessions of a Tableside Flambéur

A former fine dining server dishes on how the flambé, a dying convention of French haute cuisine, became the ultimate tableside flex.

www.eater.com

Ingredient Guides

Take a deep dive into ingredients, from commonplace produce to lesser-known condiments, with tips on how to procure, use, and store each one.

www.seriouseats.com

How to Stock a Nigerian Store

The pantry staples of Nigerian cuisine, explained.

www.seriouseats.com

 

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The 19 Most Funnest Restaurants in America

With everything from soju and skewers to boozy slushies, these restaurants are the wildest, most fun in America.

www.eater.com

A Restaurant Dessert Trend Timeline

From cereal milk to fancy little plates to overloaded shakes, these are the most significant dessert trends of the last 20 years.

www.eater.com

 

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https://www.youtube.com/@healthyeverafter_/videos

 

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1 in 3 Canadians don't know the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest, poll finds

According to a new poll, one in three Canadians do not understand the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack, or the different signs of a heart attack in women compared to men.

www.ctvnews.ca

Hospital vending machines to dispense needles, naloxone on Vancouver Island

Drug users will soon be able to access harm reduction supplies, such as needles, naloxone and drug-testing strips, from vending machines at three Vancouver Island hospitals.

bc.ctvnews.ca

'My goal is to walk': Paralyzed varsity quarterback on his accident, and his recovery

Gavin Kamoschinski should be halfway through his final year of high school varsity football, as the starting quarterback for Vancouver’s Notre Dame Jugglers. Instead, the 17-year-old is recovering at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

bc.ctvnews.ca

 

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https://knowablemagazine.org/article/technology/2023/devices-could-change-how-we-measure-blood-pressure

 

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https://knowablemagazine.org/health-disease

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/how-climate-change-could-make-fungal-diseases-worse

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/how-optimizing-indoor-humidity-can-help-stop-spread-covid-and-flu

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/rna-tests-predict-pregnancy-complications

 

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https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/preparing-for-future-pandemics

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2023/rapid-experiments-improve-health-care-delivery

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2023/how-placebo-effect-went-mainstream

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2023/brain-computer-interface-locked-in-syndrome

 

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12 of the best vegetables to grow in pots – easy crops for spaces of any size

There is a wide world of vegetables that can be easily grown in pots in your yard, on a deck, or even on a balcony

homesandgardens.com

Why In-N-Out has barely changed its business for 75 years — not even its fries

I wrote the book on In-N-Out. Here's why Julia Child kept a list of its restaurant locations in her purse.

latimes.com

Why the US is the only country that ties your health insurance to your job

Nobody would build a system like America’s on purpose.

vox.com

 

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I do yoga for 20 minutes a day and it relieves my neck, shoulder, and back pain

Insider's reporter uses a deck of yoga cards to find poses that target her shoulders, neck, and back, including half moon and the cat-cow stretch.

insider.com

This Sleepytime Beverage Has 6 of the Top Sleep-Promoting Ingredients—Here’s the Impact It Had on My Ability to Snooze Soundly

I’ve tried nearly all the sleep remedies imaginable—and this one just hit different.

wellandgood.com

Humid Heat Can Kill Us Much Faster Than We Thought

The new estimate for how much heat we can tolerate makes rising global temperatures even more alarming.

nautil.us

Why Wage Access Apps are Just As Bad As Payday Loans

Paying to access your salary early can trap you in the same financially destructive cycle as a payday loan.

lifehacker.com

 

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How to Stop—And Prevent—Bloating

Soothe your stomach with these tips.

getpocket.com

 

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Why Staring at Screens Is Making Your Eyeballs Elongate—and How to Stop It

How much extra time on screen have you had recently? It may be causing nearsightedness—but there’s hope for reversing it.

getpocket.com

What Teens Want You to Know About Social Media and Mental Health

Parents can’t quite grasp how inextricable modern teenage life has become from the world of social media. Here, experts—including those modern teens—help decode the landscape.

getpocket.com

How to fix the internet

If we want online discourse to improve, we need to move beyond the big platforms.

www.technologyreview.com

 

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Why is BC banning drug use in public spaces?

Earlier this year, the province decriminalized certain amounts of some hard drugs, in an attempt to curb the overdose crisis. Nine months later, the same government has introduced legislation to ban those same drugs from public use. On the surface it looks like two conflicting approaches to the...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

Will the supreme court decide the future of sex work in Canada?

After a Charter challenge was turned away in Ontario, an appeal may bring the laws that govern sex work in this country directly to the supreme court—and these laws are a battleground right now. At the heart of it is this question: Is sex work inherently exploitative? Or can it be just a job? And...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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What Black women should know about hair relaxers and their health

Doctors explain why relaxers can be so harmful, and what can people do if they think their hair straightening regimen has contributed to poor health.

www.nbcnews.com

Mike Tyson Still Believes in Boxing

Inside the Baddest Man on the Planet's mission to turn MMA champ Francis Ngannou into a boxer.

www.gq.com

 

[djpolo]

First time seeing this thread, good stuff.

 

[Helico-pterFunk]

First time seeing this thread, good stuff.

Thanks DJ.

 

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We Picked 10 All-Time Great Exercises for Your Workouts

These moves were selected using strict criteria so you can build muscle and strength without wasting time and effort.

www.menshealth.com

 

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The Relentless Reality of Anti-Fatness in Fitness

A look at how we got to this point and where we go from here.

getpocket.com

Dentists Reveal the Correct Order to Brush Your Teeth, Floss, and Use Mouthwash

You might need to brush up on your flossing technique too.

getpocket.com

25 Exercises for Next-Level Arm Muscle

All of these moves can build bigger biceps, triceps, and even hone your grip strength.

www.menshealth.com

 

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Health News and Advice for Healthy Living - Men's Health

Your body is a machine. Here’s how to take care of every part of it—from protecting your heart to injury-proofing your joints—for the long haul.

www.menshealth.com

 

[djpolo]

Id like to pick your brain about some stuff I'm doing in the future. I took a break from posting for a while because someone said I was preaching too much about health lol. I take the good with the bad, There is always room for improvement. I don't want to offend anyone on this board. Like you I just wanted to talk about ways of living healthier.

Now I have a place to speak my truth. Nice ending to the year. Gotta catch up on some of the stuff you've posted. I appreciate your effort brother. Keep posting.

 

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Id like to pick your brain about some stuff I'm doing in the future. I took a break from posting for a while because someone said I was preaching too much about health lol. I take the good with the bad, There is always room for improvement. I don't want to offend anyone on this board. Like you I just wanted to talk about ways of living healthier.

Now I have a place to speak my truth. Nice ending to the year. Gotta catch up on some of the stuff you've posted. I appreciate your effort brother. Keep posting.

Thanks - definitely drop me a line about that here in the thread, or via direct message.


Please feel free to post ANYTHING health / food / fitness / etc-related here as well.


Open thread / ongoing - the more content the better.

 

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How AI reduces the world to stereotypes

Rest of World analyzed 3,000 AI images to see how image generators visualize different countries and cultures.

restofworld.org

Tuscan Butter Mushrooms Recipe

Rich and creamy with pops of brightness from the cherry tomatoes

getpocket.com

The Art of Navigating Thorny Office Politics

From bad bosses to gossipy colleagues and, of course, office refrigerator drama.

getpocket.com

 

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Did Your Kid Get Diagnosed With ADHD? You Should Get Tested, Too.

ADHD comes with a strong genetic component. If your kid is diagnosed with ADHD, there’s a good chance you may have it too. Getting tested can change your life.

www.fatherly.com

These Extremely Common Food Additives Could Be Bad For Your Heart

A new study on one particular class of additives in highly processed foods — emulsifiers — finds that they may be more dangerous for heart health than once thought.

www.fatherly.com

5 Types Of Workouts That Will Slash Your Cholesterol

Exercise can keep "bad" LDL cholesterol levels under control and improve your heart health, but some workouts are better than others. Here are 5 of the best.

www.fatherly.com

Going Fishing Has A Hidden Benefit For Your Health

A new study has linked one solitary hobby — fishing — with major mental health benefits for men, including fewer psych diagnoses, fewer suicide attempts, and self-harm attempts.

www.fatherly.com