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5 health myths about tea we need to stop believing
First things first: Let’s give tea the credit it’s due. In terms of our health, there’s plenty of research highlighting the benefits of this particular beverage, second in popularity in the world after water. Studies have shown that tea can help protect the heart, detoxifies harmful chemicals and reduces the risk of strokes. (more…)
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Ten short & inspiring quotes about spring
“Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” — Rainier Maria Rilke “Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!” — Robin Williams “You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep the Spring from coming.” — Pablo Neruda “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” — Leo Tolstoy […]
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10 Furry facts about Norwegian Forest cats
Here are a few other furry facts about the very Scandinavian feline. 1. THEY’RE WARRIOR CATS The breed’s origins are a source of mystery. Norwegian Forest cats could be related to black-and-white short-haired cats from Great Britain, which the Vikings used as mousers on their ships. But they might also be descendants of long-haired cats […]
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Top 12 jobs for people who don’t like people
Then you should probably avoid pursuing a career as a sales agent, a psychologist, or an elementary school teacher, all of which require more human interaction than you could likely tolerate. The careers described below were chosen based on two factors: how much a job requires workers to be in contact with others and how […]
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10 dinner party entrees you can make for under $20
Friday dinner parties are a highlight of entire week. But when we tried to tighten the budget recently, we combed through bank statements and realized those weekly gatherings were making grocery bills balloon. So we tried a new approach to the menus: set a $20 limit on the main dish. Here are some of the […]
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12 foods that naturally whiten your teeth
Strawberries Don’t let the red color fool you. Malic acid, a chief component of strawberries, acts as a natural astringent to remove surface tooth discoloration, says Dr. Irwin Smigel, president of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics. No matter how you eat ’em — in salads, desserts, cereal — you’ll be whitening your smile in […]
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9 warm cocktails to sip in cold weather
As the mercury drops, we need all the warm comfort we can find. So why not use some of that ample indoor time to craft an adequate drink? Here are few hot and boozy options worth imbibing. 1. HOT BUTTERED RUM This classic warmer features all the pleasant winter spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and dark brown […]
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Top 7 medical marvels to stop your partner snoring
More medicine is blessed with cures and treatments that were once considered pure science fiction. Computerised scanners that can ‘see’ inside the body, robots that perform intricate surgery and man-made implants to replace worn out body parts are commonplace in contemporary health services. And now there are a range of high-tech devices that can monitor […]
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America’s 7 favorite diets and which one is Best for you
It was an eating plan created specifically to prevent and lower high blood pressure. But according to a panel of health experts, it has become so much more. The DASH diet is overwhelmingly America’s favorite eating regime, taking the number one slot in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of diets by nutrition and […]
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6 skin conditions that look like acne but aren’t
How many times have you woken up, looked in the mirror and thought, “What invaded my face overnight?” In a desperate attempt to erase any signs of the annoying red spots, you immediately reach for the fast-acting acne treatment and start rubbing away, only to be disappointed when that strange-looking pimple or rash is still […]