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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 20, 2022

What you should know about the cancer-causing chemical found in recalled dry shampoo

Benzene is a petrochemical often found in vehicle emissions. So why is it sometimes found in dry shampoos and personal care products, and what are the risks to consumers' health? CTVNews.ca speaks to a cancer researcher to find out.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 20, 2022

The Unlikely Cure for Burnout? A Second Job

“Overemployment” sounds like more of the same old grind, but its underlying philosophy is critical of work.

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Upset Stomach? These 5 Foods Will Help Push You Through a Workout.

A bubbling gut doesn't need to get in the way of an otherwise amazing workout

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https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/is-cheese-good-for-you-a3337686245/

What Is Stockholm Syndrome?

The term Stockholm Syndrome was coined at the end of a six-day bank siege. What is it and why is it cited time and again in hostage situations?

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 20, 2022

Did Drinking This Smoothie Cost Them Their Gallbladders?

Revive Superfoods used tara in its mango pineapple smoothie, the same ingredient that led to a highly publicized Daily Harvest recall over the summer.

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They Ate Daily Harvest’s Lentil ‘Crumbles’ and Ended Up in the ER. They Were Offered $10 for Their Trouble.

Selling the intersection of convenience and healthfulness, Daily Harvest is now under fire from over 400 customers who say their lentil dish left them with gastrointestinal damage.

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New Yorker Claims Daily Harvest’s Lentils Gave Her Hepatitis

Daily Harvest has been sued at least three times by customers who claim they experienced severe illness and surgery from eating its “French Lentils and Leek Crumbles.”

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 21, 2022

The pleasure, the pain and the politics of a digital detox | Psyche Ideas

Studying why and how people take digital-media breaks can reveal what individuals and societies value in unmediated spaces

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Stop Doing Low-Value Work

It’s actually a matter of professional life or death to get rid of your low-value work—tasks that mean little or nothing to customers or colleagues.

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How to Declutter Your Mind

If your brain is a heaving mess of work and life to-dos, find some focus with these straightforward steps from Ryder Carroll, creator of the Bullet Journal.

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What Would Happen If the World Suddenly Went Vegetarian?

Eliminating meat from our diets would bring a bounty of benefits to both our own health and the planet’s – but it could also harm millions of people.

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'The Clouds Cleared': What Terminal Lucidity Teaches Us About Life, Death and Dementia

Just before Alex Godfrey’s grandmother died from dementia, she snapped back to lucidity and regaled him with stories of her youth. Could moments like this teach us more about the human brain?

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 21, 2022

Time Management Is About More Than Life Hacks

There is certainly no shortage of advice — books and blogs, hacks and apps — all created to boost time management with a bevy of ready-to-apply tools. Yet, the frustrating reality for individuals trying to improve their time management is that tools alone won’t work. You have to develop your...

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7 Traits of Super-Productive People

Is there someone on your team who seems unusually productive? Someone who gets a huge amount done — without working longer hours? According to an analysis of 7,000 people, these super-productive people are really good at doing seven things: setting stretch goals, showing consistency, building...

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 22, 2022

How Steak Became Manly and Salads Became Feminine

Food didn’t become gendered until the late 19th century.

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https://www.grubstreet.com/2022/10/how-covid-forever-changed-nyc-restaurants.html

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Mexican and Indigenous Women Deserve Credit for Creating Tex-Mex

While Anglo businessmen are often lauded for contributions such as Eagle Chili Powder, it’s important to remember the originators behind the cuisine.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 22, 2022

Is $40 Too Much to Pay For a Burger?

Prices are up everywhere, for everything.

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Dan Souza Is Strategic With His Chowder

“My goal is to eat the crackers once they’ve soaked up a little bit of the soup, but before they sog out.”

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Why Restaurant Workers Are Dining Out Less

“That was too much money and the service sucked?”

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The Asian Food Fixation

Why does identity have to revolve so tightly around what we eat?

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 22, 2022

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-water-bottles.html

Why Have Restaurant Menus Gotten So Simple?

Call it the great pare-down.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

Whoa: This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Enough Water

We all know we're suppose to be drinking water, but do you know exactly how much, and what happens when you achieve that enviable 'hydrated' level? We asked two experts, one person who literally wrote the book on it and a nutritionist, what happens immediately, and over time, when you are...

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Searching For The Secrets To Life Everlasting | NOEMA

For millennia, scientists and technologists have been scouring the natural world for clues on how to live longer. But is anyone any closer to finally defeating aging?

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

Five hours' sleep is tipping point for bad health

Getting less than this may increase the risk of a multitude of chronic conditions, say researchers.

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What Actually Helps When You Have a Cold or the Flu?

Here’s what we know about zinc, honey and ginger — and other popular remedies that show at least a little promise.

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The debate over whether aging is a disease rages on

In its latest catalogue of health conditions, the World Health Organization almost equated old age with disease. Then it backed off.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

Alzheimer's Might Not Actually Be a Brain Disease, Expert Says

The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.

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ScienceAlert : The Best in Science News And Amazing Breakthroughs

The latest science news. Publishing independent, fact-checked reporting on health, space, nature, technology, and the environment.

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I did 30 supermans a day for a week and here’s what happened to my body

This move doesn’t look like much, but it’ll make you feel like a hero

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Chest pain, deafness, shivering among top symptoms that could be Omicron BF.7

There's still a lot to be learned, but here's what we know so far about the symptoms of BF.7 Omicron subvariant

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3 Sciatica Stretches That Will Help to Vanquish Your Low Back Pain

This type of low back pain can flare up like an angry bear. Here's how to put it back in its cave.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

The Surprising Link Between Bedtime and Dementia

Sleep has long been linked to dementia. Poor slumber is believed to increase risk, while those with dementia often struggle to obtain a sound and restful night of rest.

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Healthline: Medical information and health advice you can trust.

We're committed to being your source for expert health guidance. Come to us in your pursuit of wellness.

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5 Daily Habits That Personal Trainers Say Can Help You Stay Healthy and Active

Certain habits can have major lasting impacts on your health. Here are five healthy daily habits personal trainers want you to try today.

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How hacking your metabolism can help you burn fat and prevent disease

Hacking your metabolism to help your body burn fats and carbs more efficiently may be key to helping you lose weight, run for longer and reduce the risk of conditions like type two diabetes

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Health: Latest news, articles and features | New Scientist

Discover the latest health news, scientific discoveries and big ideas about the human body and treating diseases, plus diet, fitness, exercise, wellness and how to live a healthy life.

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New Scientist | Science news, articles, and features

Science news and long reads from expert journalists, covering developments in science, technology, health and the environment on the website and the magazine.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

Acids in our body odour make some people more attractive to mosquitoes

Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which transmit yellow fever and Zika, may be more attracted to people with high levels of carboxylic acids in their body odour

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Dyslexia linked to 42 genetic variants in biggest study of its kind

Better understanding the genetic variants associated with dyslexia could lead to a test that assesses whether a child is predisposed to have it

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Gut bacteria may reduce harmful effects of nicotine on the liver

Smokers with a certain bacterium in their gut that breaks down nicotine have less severe liver disease, and tests in mice suggest this microbe can prevent liver damage

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Covid-19 appears to affect memory less than other aspects of cognition

People who have had covid-19 can have lingering impairments in multiple aspects of cognition, but memory appears to be less affected

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Human hibernation is a real possibility - this is how it might work

Mounting evidence suggests that humans may have the biological hardware to benefit from some aspects of hibernation. Switching on these mechanisms could treat cardiac arrest, boost longevity and help people travel further into space

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Beyond tired: Why fatigue sets in and how to tackle it

A renewed focus on fatigue in light of long covid means we now have a better understanding of the body-brain pathways that cause it, offering fresh targets for new treatments

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We are finally waking up to the causes of insomnia and how to treat it

Millions of people struggle with insomnia, but the sleep disorder is now a solvable problem – and the most effective therapy might involve your smartphone rather than sleeping pills

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

The Long Covid Handbook review: Examining a debilitating condition

This deep dive into what we know about long covid from Gez Medinger and Danny Altmann is welcome – but leans a little too heavily on anecdotal information

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Even healthy snacks could be causing hidden damage to your body

Regardless of how much you are eating, constant snacking could be playing havoc with your metabolism. It is time to go back to proper meals

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Eating in a 10-hour window may reduce the health harms of shift work

Firefighters working 24-hour shifts who only ate between 9am and 7pm saw improvements in heart health, blood sugar and blood pressure

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Nobel prize awarded for study of human evolution using ancient DNA

Geneticist Svante Pääbo has been awarded a Nobel prize for his work on evolutionary genetics

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Genetic test for cancer is less accurate for Black and Asian people

A study of genetic test results used to guide cancer treatment found that Black people had their tumours misclassified twice as often as white people

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Air pollution raises our risk of a stroke and its later complications

Exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended air pollution exposure limit could substantially increase our risk of a first-time stroke

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 23, 2022

Alzheimer’s drug results are promising – but not a major breakthrough

Trial results for lecanemab, a drug that targets amyloid build-up in the brain, are a step forward, but it is unclear if this treatment will truly help those affected by Alzheimer’s disease

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Coronavirus vaccines could cut the risk of long covid by two-fifths

Being vaccinated against the coronavirus can cut the risk of having long covid symptoms 12 weeks after the infection by 41 per cent

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Covid-19 pandemic linked to early onset of puberty in some girls

Several studies suggest that the number of girls starting puberty early has more than doubled amid the coronavirus outbreak - and experts are unsure exactly why

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Amphibian deaths in Central America led to malarial mosquito surge

A fungal skin disease that caused amphibian numbers to plummet in Costa Rica and Panama lowered the number of amphibian tadpoles that were eating mosquito larvae, allowing the insects to flourish and spread malaria

www.newscientist.com

Cold water swimming should be introduced as a public health measure

Outdoor swimming helps reduce inflammation, which is linked to health issues ranging from heart disease to depression. It should be widely adopted as a public health measure, says Mark Harper

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Rheumatoid arthritis could be treated by eating probiotic bacteria

Experiments in rats hint that an immune-suppressing drug that can be taken by eating a probiotic may relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis more effectively than injections

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Denmark's ban of artificial trans fats saved 1200 lives over 16 years

Banning the addition of artificial trans fats to food in 2003 is thought to have saved 1200 lives in Denmark between 1991 and 2007

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 24, 2022

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles (30 minute meal)

Chicken Stir Fry with Rice Noodles is an easy and delicious weeknight meal loaded with healthy ingredients. A one-pan, 30 minute chicken stir fry recipe.

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The Best Way to Wash Your Face Is Actually a 200-Year-Old Method

We thought washing your face was pretty standard—until we tried double cleansing. It's one of the most effective ways to wash your face, and prevent acne and irritation. We talked to the pros about how to master this method.

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The Three Strength Exercises Everyone Should Do

Even if you’re not trying to get swole, these movements will help you with everyday movements.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 25, 2022

“What Foods Boost Energy and Improve Sleep?”

A sleep expert answers your questions.

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What's the Difference Between Western and Japanese Chef's Knives?

Here's what differentiates these two styles of chef's knives and why we think it's worth owning both. Plus, our tested chef's knife recommendations for both styles.

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The Rise of Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkins hold no special status for Americans unless it’s fall. Where did the obsession with pumpkin flavors come from?

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For Kids with Long COVID, Good Treatment Is Hard to Find

Even less is known about Long COVID among kids than adults

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19 Things Your Kitchen Doesn’t Really Need

There are lots of kitchen decluttering tips out there, but this is one is our favorite.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 25, 2022

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.

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Our Favorite Recipes of 2021

The ones the Serious Eats staff kept turning to again and again this year.

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The Most Popular Recipes of 2020

The recipes and articles you clicked on most in 2020.

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Our Favorite Recipes of 2020

The Serious Eats staff highlight their favorite recipes of 2020.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 25, 2022

World Cuisine Guides

Our guides to world cuisine will help you learn about everything from culturally-specific equipment to the food history of dishes and traditions around the world.

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Jamaican Cuisine Guides

Want to learn more about Jamaican cuisine, food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more? Read our guides, features, and personal essays to deepen your knowledge of Jamaican food.

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Finding Jamaica in Upstate New York

Top Taste—Kingston, New York's only Jamaican restaurant—isn’t just a taste of home. To its owners, and many of their customers, it is home.

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African Cuisine Guides

Curious about the many cuisines of Africa? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of African food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.

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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp Packs a Fiery Punch

Stewed in a flavorful aromatic broth loaded with onion, garlic, allspice, thyme, and Scotch bonnet peppers, this Jamaican roadside snack can now be made right in your kitchen.

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Caribbean Cuisine Guides

Curious about the cuisines of the Caribbean? Read our guides and essays to deepen your knowledge of Caribbean food history, cooking techniques, ingredients, and more.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 25, 2022

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How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)

Retiring in phases means more flexibility--and sanity.

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How Marketing Changed the Way We See Avocados

Once upon a time, Americans didn't know what to do with "alligator pears." Now we can't get enough

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John Fetterman Shows How Well the Brain Recovers after Stroke

Following a stroke, the brain’s own repair processes can lead to a strong recovery in people such as Senate candidate John Fetterman

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A Black Mother's Loss Explains Why U.S. Maternal Health Care Is Broken

The U.S. has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates among developed countries. Researchers from North Carolina to the West Coast are working with parents like Vu-An Foster to understand why.

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The Mpox Outbreak

What the virus is, how it spreads, and how it is being handled: here’s what you need to know about monkeypox

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Which COVID Studies Pose a Biohazard?

Controversy surrounding a study that involved modifying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, has prompted researchers to call for better guidance from funders

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New Halloween 'Scariant' Variants and Boosting Your Immunity: COVID, Quickly, Episode 41

In a new episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about the variants that are likely to be around this winter and how boosters help even if you’ve already had the disease.

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The U.S. Just Lost 26 Years' Worth of Progress on Life Expectancy

COVID and overdose deaths have sharply cut U.S. life expectancy, with Indigenous peoples experiencing the biggest decline

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Health

Health coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 30, 2022

How Clean Is the Air on Planes?

What to know about the air we breathe at 30,000 feet.

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Anger Is Temporary Madness: The Stoics Knew How to Curb It

Anger is a complicated emotion, but one you can learn to control. Here’s how.

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How the 1982 Tylenol Poisonings Nearly Canceled Halloween | HISTORY

The shocking deaths of seven people in the Chicago area from tampered bottles led to a massive recall—and generated f...

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How Food Powers Your Body

Metabolism, which unleashes the energy in what you eat, may be nature’s most electrifying invention.

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How to Win at Wordle (Without Cheating) | Quanta Magazine

Solve these puzzle questions to level up your Wordle game.

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Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas Recipe - Damn Delicious

Meal prep ahead of time so you can have breakfast done right every morning! This breakfast quesadillas recipe has less than 300 calories per serving!

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Why Was the Lyme Disease Vaccine Tossed Away? | The Walrus

It was pulled from the market almost immediately after it was developed in 1998. Twenty-five years later, the painful disease is on the rise

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Helico-pterFunk · Oct 30, 2022

30 Things Your Home Doesn’t Really Need

Declutter your home by getting rid of these 30 things.

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Are Insomniacs Overthinking Sleep?

Sleep technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated. But is the antidote to insomnia far more ancient?

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How to be a more ethical traveller | Psyche Guides

You are itching to get out there and want to do it with care. How do you avoid traps like voluntourism and greenwashing?

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The Lost Girls: ‘Chaotic and Curious, Women With ADHD All Have Missed Red Flags That Haunt Us’

After multiple burnouts, in my early 30s I finally knew why life sometimes felt harder for me. It made perfect sense, so why had no one noticed before?

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How to move your body when your brain won’t cooperate

The mental health benefits of moving your body are considerable, even though the barriers to entry can feel high.

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Helico-pterFunk · Nov 1, 2022

Beyond Catastrophe: A New Climate Reality Is Coming Into View (Published 2022)

There's plenty of bad news. But thanks to real progress, we're headed toward a less apocalyptic future.

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My Favorite Beverage Is a 2,000-Year-Old Energy Drink From Ancient Rome

The Romans sure knew how to quench their thirst.

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How Did This Poisonous Plant Become One of the American South’s Most Long-Standing Staples?

Poke sallet, a dish made with the cooked leaves of the poisonous pokeweed plant, is beloved by many in the American South, despite its latent toxicity.

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Helico-pterFunk · Nov 1, 2022

How Much Coffee Should You Have a Day? An Expert Explains Maximum Caffeine Intake

A 2021 review has found that sipping on at least one cup of coffee a day had big heart benefits. But how much caffeine is too much? An expert nutritionist shares their advice.

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