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Sowing Seeds of Change: How Jason Brown Found His True Calling on the Farm
Jason Brown, a former NFL star and once the highest-paid center in the league, shocked the sports world when he walked away from that career to be a farmer.www.agdaily.com
From field to farm: the US pro athletes trying their hand at agriculture
Former NFL, WBNA and NBA stars are ushering in a wave of athlete-farmers who see farming as a greater missionwww.theguardian.com
From one field to another
Three years after signing a lucrative NFL contract with the St. Louis Rams, Carolina alumnus Jason Brown walked away from the NFL to become a farmer and combat food insecurity in North Carolina.www.unc.edu
Ex-NFL star trades the gridiron to grow food for those in need
Jason Brown turned down a golden opportunity as a professional football player so that he could start a family farm and give away most of its harvest.www.csmonitor.com
Jason Brown (American football) - Wikipedia
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Vegetables Are Losing Their Nutrients. Can the Decline Be Reversed?
A process called biofortification puts nutrients directly into seeds and could reduce global hunger, but it’s not a magic bullet.
Rotten result? Kids' cavities would increase by millions if every state banned fluoride
Florida and Utah have already removed fluoridation from public water systems. What if the rest of the country follows?
www.nbcnews.com
Why climbing the stairs can be good for your body and brain
While it is tempting to take the lift or escalator rather than use the stairs, even scaling just a few flights a day could give your health and mind a boost.
www.bbc.com
Woman who lost six stone on Mounjaro reveals the horrible side effects
Bethany Diana, from the UK, went from a size 18 to a size eight after starting on Mounjaro in July 2024 - but it wasn't without some very unpleasant side effects.
Scientists discover food that flushes out cancerous forever chemicals
A common and cheap ingredient that 90 percent of Americans don't get enough of could help lower the amount of cancer-causing toxins in the body, a study from Boston University revealed.
My son caught measles... I'm terrified he'll suffer permanent damage
A mother who lives in the epicenter of the Texas measles outbreak has revealed how her son's infection left her fearing he could suffer permanent brain damage.
Major breakthrough in cancer caused by oral sex
The groundbreaking drug is currently offered to NHS patients with advanced lung, breast and cervical cancers-but expert believe it hold far wider promise.
Urgent warning over new drug 100x more deadly than fentanyl
Seven in 10 fatal drug overdoses involve fentanyl - either taken alone or mixed with another drug. But health officials are now warning that a deadlier analog is beginning its tear across the country.
This six-year-old Nova Scotia boy has been accepted into Mensa Canada
A six-year-old Nova Scotian is now a member of Mensa Canada.
Exercise improves colon cancer survival, Canadian researchers say
Canadian researchers say a new study shows regular exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients.
From strength training in your 20s to yoga in your 80s: how to reach peak fitness at any age
Can you hold a 60-second plank? How about tying your shoelace in mid-air? Here’s how to test your fitness in every decade of life
Woman dies from brain-eating infection after rinsing with TAP WATER
The Texas Department of State Health Services said tap water in the area is still safe to drink as the amoeba is rare and can only infect humans through the nose.
Warning over deadly bacteria in popular 'healthy' food
Health officials have sounded the alarm over a surge in the number of people falling ill after failing to wash a common summer food that is likely to be contaminated with deadly bacteria.
1-year-old 'had droopy eyes' and struggled to breathe after taking 'hit' from aunt's vape: Cops
Asked to describe the side effects, the defendant allegedly told deputies: “it makes you cough because it burns your throat."
lawandcrime.com
The FDA Warns of New Zyrtec and Xyzal Side Effect. What Is Pruritus?
Just in time for allergy season, a recent FDA warning describes a new side effect for those who take Zyrtec or Xyzal long-term. This is what you should know.
www.cnet.com
Black Death Bacterium Evolved to be Less Aggressive to Kill Victims Slowly
Learn more about Yersinia pestis, the bacteria behind the ‘Black Death,’ which changed over time to cause less virulent, but longer pandemics.
www.discovermagazine.com
I found myself Googling: can brain cancer cause hiccups? How I fell into a hypochondriac rabbit hole
Begging doctors for tests, I worried that I was missing something and heading for an early death. Would understanding the roots of my health anxiety lead me to a cure?
Video: UFC fighters give advice on how to deal with eye poke fouls
What's the best way to deal with an eye poke in the midst of a fight? UFC fighters share secrets.
mmajunkie.usatoday.com
Here’s How Your Metabolism Influences How Many Calories You Burn Each Day
Whatever the current speed of your metabolism, there are things that will nudge it into lower or higher gears.
Social media’s push for the perfect muscular body is fuelling a new form of disordered eating — and young men are most at risk
Muscularity oriented disordered eating refers to the disordered eating habits people may adopt in their drive to gain muscle and look lean.
theconversation.com
New theories of Alzheimer’s taking the search for a cure in a different direction – podcast
Alzheimer’s researcher Donald Weaver tells The Conversation Weekly podcast what he’s learnt during more than 30 years of studying the disease.
theconversation.com
For Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’
The government of the Dominican Republic is raiding maternity wards and deporting Haitian women before or after they’ve given birth. More than 3,000 have been deported since April 10.
theconversation.com
Can humans spontaneously combust? The baffling cases explained.
It’s more like a candle and less like an act of God.
www.popsci.com
Can tracking make my sleep worse? The quiet torment of sleep tech.
Constantly striving for that perfect sleep score can backfire.
www.popsci.com
The Forgotten History (and Slippery Science) of Canola Oil
In this excerpt from "Gastropod," a look at the health effects of seed oils — and why some have latched onto untrue claims about its dangers
www.eater.com
Why Chefs Are So Obsessed With Compound Butter Right Now— And You Should Be, Too
It’s easy to make, and it adds extraordinary layers of flavor with one simple pat.
Epic Almond Smoothie
This creamy almond smoothie recipe is packed with protein, cinnamon and non-dairy milk to give you a plant-based boost to your day.
simplegreensmoothies.com
Blender Green Juice Recipe
Start your morning with this blender green juice recipe, made with powerhouse kale, fiery ginger, hydrating cucumber, fresh celery, and sweet apple.
simplegreensmoothies.com
How Muscle Beach in Santa Monica Launched a Fitness Wave and Shaped Strength Culture | MiddleEasy
Muscle Beach in Santa Monica sparked America’s fitness craze in the 1930s, shaping strength culture until its 1950s end and Venice rebirth.
middleeasy.com
Mountaineer suffers 3,000-foot plunge from America's tallest mountain
A ski mountaineer from Washington suffered a devastating 3,000-foot drop to his death off of America's tallest mountain in Alaska.
We Tried Walking With Ankle Weights – Here’s Why It Was Such a Good Workout
Stylist staff strapped on a pair of ankle weights to see if channelling your ‘80s fitness icon is the key to stronger striding.
Why Short-Sightedness Is on the Rise
Soaring rates of short-sightedness in children are alarming parents and doctors around the world. Can we turn the tide?
Tom Brady and Veritasium made the most fascinating football science video you’ll see
This is a must watch.
www.sbnation.com
Ultra-Runner, 66, Who Runs 100-Mile Races, Gets Unexpected Diagnosis During Routine Physical (Exclusive)
With the help and support of his doctor, Les Jones continues to run long-distance races despite his condition
Did a Contestant's IUD Fall Out on 'Love Island USA'?
Fans of 'Love Island USA' spotted an object on the floor that resembled an IUD, musing that it must have come from one of the reality stars.
A Fast Mile Is More Impressive Than a Slow Marathon
There’s something a little gimmicky about celebrating distance purely for distance’s sake.
‘Unsafe’: Popeyes accused of using supplier that stored chicken in residential garages
A lawsuit filed against Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is accusing the fried chicken chain of buying “unsafe” meat from an unauthorized seller that was allegedly storing and packaging raw chicken in residential garages in Ontario.
12 Smoothie Recipes To Supercharge Your Day
Enjoy these 12 smoothies recipes that are healthy, delicious, and set to supercharge your day!
Your Path to Wellness Starts Here | FOOD MATTERS®
Food Matters uncovers the secrets of natural health to help you achieve optimum wellness! Discover inspiring documentaries, wellness guides, nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and more.
'Buffy' Star Eliza Dushku Shifts from Acting to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: 'My Real Calling'
'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' alum Eliza Dushku revealed in a new interview that she is now certified in psychedelic-assisted therapy and is about to complete her master’s degree in counseling and clinical mental health.people.com
Eliza Dushku reveals milestone in new career
Eliza Dushku graduated with her master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 6.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Eliza Dushku reveals shock career change
A fan-favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer star has traded the glitz of Hollywood for a path far removed from the entertainment industry.
Teen Loses Foot After Freak Accident. Days Later, He Learns Man Who Saved Him Had Been in a Crash and Was Down the Hall
A teenager who lost his foot in a tree removal accident quickly found himself recovering in the same building as the man who helped save him.
Teen loses foot in freak accident; reunites with man who saved his life
A teenage boy has a newfound appreciation for his life after a freak accident on the job. The man who helped saved him, ending up in the hospital after an accident of his own just two days later.
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies reveals mental struggles through injury break
Alphonso Davies faces a long route back to action for Bayern Munich since tearing a cruciate ligament when playing for Canada against the USA in March. The 24-year-old has documented his challenges in coming to terms with the situation in a revealing video.
www.bundesliga.com
12 Ways to Improve Your Circulation for Healthy Blood Flow, According to Doctors
These science-backed habits will help keep heart and vascular disease out of your future.
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