Category: Miscellaneous
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This Is How Long It Takes For Plastic Trash To Decompose
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Study Shows Children Of Centenarians Age Better Cognitively
A new study led by Boston Medical Center researchers shows that children of centenarians cognitively age better compared to older adults without familial longevity. Previous research has indicated that children of centenarians have markedly reduced rates of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes and hypertension compared to people born around the same time who do not…
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Hemp: An Easy Solution To Many Of Our Problems
There is a plant that can be harnessed to address many of the problems we face in this country: nutrition, employment and environmental damage, for starters. It can be used to make rope, clothes, food, paper, textiles, plastics, insulation and biofuel. This plant is called hemp, and it is banned from being grown in this…
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Diva Of The Aesthetic Realm: Meet Jennifer Glodik
Jennifer Glodik’s story has quite the edge to it. This 30-year-old Russian was married too young, experienced a lot of pain at the hands of her then-husband and mother-in-law, lost everything she built up, and was eventually left with nothing. If she wasn’t made of steel, she would have given up on life. Ms. Glodik,…
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Malaria: Ongoing Solutions To Eradicate It By 2040
This week – at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London – Bayer joins with members of the agriculture industry – BASF, Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical Company and Syngenta – to pledge its ongoing support to the research, development and supply of innovative vector control solutions, to help eradicate malaria by 2040. The industry collaboration is…
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How Weight Gain Can Lead To Snoring
There have been so many times during our childhood when we have made fun of people around us, be it our grandparents, parents or elderly uncles who snore loudly. What we fail to realize is that – in reality – it is not something that should be taken lightly. Snoring can actually indicate some serious…
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Oral Hygiene: 6 Myths That Need To Be Busted
Bacteria can live in your mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to periodontal (gum) disease. Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, but they also…
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Education: The Only Lasting Legacy For Your Children
One of the greatest responsibilities and privileges of being a parent is to provide a great education for our children. Among parents’ main concerns today are: how will I afford it; and, what if I die before I have a chance to safeguard my child’s future? Madiba said education is “the most powerful weapon you…
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Tech Savvy: 5 Ways To Make Technology Work For You
Numerous tech studies link workplace wellness with improved employee performance, happiness on the job and an individual’s commitment toward organizational goals. Companies should be applauded on their innovation and efforts toward making wellness in the work environment a priority, but it’s not all up to your employer. What actions and decisions are you taking to…
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7 Eco-Friendly Products For Daily Life
Living green doesn’t have to be difficult. By including these eco-friendly products in your day-to-day routine, you can do your part to decrease waste and harmful chemicals that go back to the environment, save water, and slow down the rate at which we use up our natural resources. Did you know? Each year of the…