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Defining Happiness What does the word “happiness” mean to you? What emotions does it evoke, and what images spring to mind when you reflect on it? In your experience, what would you say are the key ingredients of meaningful, true happiness? Take a moment, close your eyes if…
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  Study identifies a specific gene in rats that relates to physical inactivity. The gene could play a role in human sedentary behaviors. Regular physical activity is a crucial part of living a healthy lifestyle. However, a majority of Western adults spend their…
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  Toxic heavy metals are growing more common in bodies of water, including those that serve as important sources of drinking water. To remedy this problem, Sudanese researchers investigated a trio of local medicinal plants used as water purifiers. They reported that the extracts of moringa (Moringa oleifera), bulrush (Typha…
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  Scientists have discovered how to make old human cells young again through rejuvenation. It’s an exciting discovery that could change the way humans age. Researchers at the University of Exeter and University of Brighton found they could rejuvenate senescent cells, cells that had stopped their natural growth…
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By Jonathan Davis For a long time we’ve been taught that evolution is a process that is happening to us. Thankfully we’re living in times where the human race is finally getting a grasp on the fact that we’re actually actively involved in how we evolve as a species.    …
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In the late 1800s, surgery was really the only decent option available to cancer patients. This frustrated Dr. William B. Coley, especially after he was unable to save a patient. So, in 1891, inspired by a case he’d read about, Coley decided to try something new. He used bacteria to…
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  If you think that keeping children locked up inside the home is enough to help them avoid facing deadly diseases or suffering from life-long conditions, think again. There may be some truth to the concept that keeping little ones locked inside can be helpful, but the consensus among a growing number of researchers is that it…
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  People go plant-based for lots of reasons. These include losing weight, feeling more energetic, reducing the risk of heart disease, decreasing the number of pills they take… there are dozens of great reasons! For even more inspiration, check out these other benefits you can expect when you go plant-based.…
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  Before diving into how to help you wake up happy, we would like to ask: “Are you an early bird or a night owl?”As if there’s one of two ways to “feel” in the morning, “A” or “B.” As if the time of day were the only variable in a nigh-understood equation.…
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  Not everyone reacts the same way when they face hardships in life. Some people may struggle during hard times, while others can thrive. People who can weather problems have one trait that helps them maintain their positive outlook: emotional resilience. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist who has studied…
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