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57 ViewsIn a world where most people sit down to work, travel and relax, daily step goals can be a simple and effective way to increase your activity levels. But you might not reap all the rewards of walking 10,000 steps a day if you don’t consider another key factor: cadence AKA how many steps…
41 ViewsA woman found a teenager sleeping in her yard, and her response has since gone viral on social media. In a series of TikTok videos, user Elly Pimentel shared how she helped an unhoused teenage boy who kept sleeping in her yard. Athough she initially hesitated before sharing anything about the teen online, Pimentel…
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56 ViewsA centuries-old Skipinnish Oak named after a Scottish band has won this year’s Tree of the Year contest. The oak, thought to be at least 400 years old and hidden away in a Sitka spruce plantation in Lochaber, in the Scottish Highlands, is a surviving remnant of the native ecosystem, playing host to rare…
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47 ViewsWeekend bouts of exercise may be just as good for you as working out during the week when it comes to slowing down mental decline, researchers say. The findings, which come a month after another study found being a weekend exercise “warrior” cuts the risk of developing more than 200 diseases, found that exercising…
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34 ViewsWomen in China say they are receiving phone calls from government workers to ask if they are currently expecting a child and to urge them to get pregnant. Jane Huang, a mother-of-one, said a government official who called her went so far as to probe her about when her most recent period was. The…
12 ViewsI’m utterly adored by lesbians,” beams Vanessa Feltz. It is the first in a number of breathless tales from the daytime TV and radio stalwart. “Once I got to introduce the Weather Girls singing ‘It’s Raining Men’ at the gay and lesbian something-or-other in Finsbury Park and I was driven through the lesbian crowd…
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99 ViewsDid you know that the body often expresses what words cannot? In moments of sadness or distress, simple gestures, like clasping hands or hunching over, can be the body’s way of revealing strong emotions. Studies show that body language conveys over 70% of our feelings – even when we’re not aware of it.
60 Views With smartphone bans becoming more common in U.S. schools, students are turning to smartwatches as a discreet alternative, sparking widespread debate on technology’s role in education and its impact on student focus and classroom dynamics. Many educators worry that smartwatches pose similar distractions as smartphones, allowing students to text, access social media, and…
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188 ViewsFungal Infections: Conditions like athlete’s foot cause itching, redness, and peeling skin. They thrive in warm, moist environments. Bacterial Infections: These can arise from cuts or blisters, leading to symptoms like swelling, pain, and discharge. Ingrown Toenails: When toenails grow into the surrounding skin, they can become infected, causing pain and inflammation. Cellulitis: A…
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