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Howie Mandel, OCD, Howard Stern, celebrity, mental health, radio show, America's Got Talent, hosting

(LEFT) Howie Mandel on stage and (RIGHT) on the set of America's Got Talent

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Good People

Howie Mandel’s accidental OCD 'overshare' on Howard Stern turned into a moment of personal triumph

Obesity, Chronic diseases, Weight loss, Dieting, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Weight loss drugs, GLP-1, Zepbound, GLP-1 drugs

Weight loss on GLP-1 drugs can follow similar patterns as the yo-yo dieting fads of previous decades.

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Health

Medical expert explains what to do after reaching weight loss goal on GLP-1 medications

childcare study, childcare tips, scientific study, empathy, caring

Left: Two young women stock a food donation box. Right: A mother holds her baby.

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Family

Chinese study says early maternal touch may encourage social behavior and empathy in teenagers

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History, Gender, Women, Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Maps, Women in history, Gender equity in science

Gladys West, right, developed the mathematical models behind GPS.

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History

Women have been mapping the world for centuries, and now they’re speaking up for the people left out of those maps

Social media, Teenagers, School districts, Teens, State laws, Schools policy, Social media regulation, Cell phones
Culture

Ohio instituted a strict phone ban for all public school students and the results are profound

More socializing, better focus and less conflict.

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SI's first out lesbian swimsuit cover model shares the raw photos that stayed behind the scenes

These angles rarely make it to the magazine pages, but Chan says they are the most important ones to see.

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Doctors say the ‘fart walk’ trend might actually help you live longer

It has a funny name, but going for a stroll after dinner is serious business for your digestion and blood sugar.

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Hospice doctor shares what happens in the moments immediately after death

Dr. B.J. Miller describes the "palpable" feeling that lingers in the room and why he is comfortable not knowing the answers.

Culture

Motherhood, Safety net, Income inequality, Denmark, Gender inequality, Scandinavia, Government benefits, Mothers Day, Mother's Day, motherhood penalty

A Danish mom drops her young son at his school in Copenhagen.

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Family

Denmark’s generous parental leave policies erase eighty percent of the ‘motherhood penalty’

relationship green flags, dating advice for men, Reddit relationship advice, positive personality traits, green flags in women, healthy relationship signs, emotional maturity

A woman poses in front of rows of green flags

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Men share the 10 biggest green flags they have seen in women and the list is eye-opening

third state of existence, xenobots and anthrobots, cellular consciousness, Alex Pozhitkov study, life after death science, biobots medicine, biological robots

Beautiful image of the sun peaking out behind some pink clouds

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Scientists discover a mysterious 'third state' of existence beyond the boundaries of life and death

Heroes

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(L) A pitbull on a leash; (R) Paramedics look after an injured woman

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Pit bulls saves unconscious couple after flagging down a stranger

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Jordan speaking at a ribbon cutting ceremony for one of the earlier Novant Health clinics in 2019.

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NBA legend Michael Jordan opens up fourth North Carolina health clinic for the uninsured

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Pizza will find a way.

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Employee scolded for buying homeless man a pizza, customer came up with an idea to help

Money

Race, Income, Safety net, Martin Luther King Day, Universal basic income (UBI), Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), Affordability, Guaranteed income, Social programs, Universal basic income

Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also economic hardship.

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Culture

Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income

thrifting, holiday shopping, budgeting, economy, vintage

Giving a secondhand gift is more thoughtful than one would think.

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Money

People now say that secondhand gifts are classier than those that are brand new

rideshare, uber, pay, fares, fair wages

A rideshare driver is pointing out that Uber is treating both drivers and riders unfairly.

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Money

Man breaks down how much he makes from Uber, enraging both drivers and passengers

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No more new pennies.

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Money

After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

food labels, marketing buzzwords, advertisements, consumer reports, economy

How much of this juice is "made with real fruit" anyway?

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Money

Experts and consumers reveal 11 marketing terms and phrases that mean absolutely nothing

taxes, tax professionals, tax stories, finances, financial experts

Tax pros share 5 weird things they've seen people try to write off.

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Money

Tax pros share the 5 'craziest,' 'dumbest' things they've seen people try to write off

tipping, generations, tipping by age, generational differences, american customs

Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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Money

Are you a good tipper? Turns out your generation might have something to do with it.

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Young people are confused by these frugal habits of older people.

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Money

4 frugal habits of older generations that younger people find weird or obsolete

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It doesn't have to be expensive to provide your family tasty, nutritious food.

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Money

6 frugal meals for families that feel like you’re eating like a king

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Katherine LaNasa, Stephen Colbert, CBS, The Late Show, Emmy winner, The Pitt, cancer survivor, inspiration

Katherine LaNasa and Stephen Colbert.

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'Pitt' star Katherine LaNasa tells Stephen Colbert how his words inspired her during cancer battle

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Staying in bed longer is actually bad for you: Here is how to wake up comfortably

Gen Z hobbies, boomer trends, analog hobbies, slow living, vinyl records resurgence, urban homesteading, birdwatching trends, mental health hobbies

A young woman takes out a vinyl record

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10 classic boomer hobbies that are trending with Gen Z and suddenly cool all over again

man, boy, manhood, character, influence, wealth, physical appearance, masculinity

A middle-aged man smiles in a field, and a teenager stares out the window.

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Culture

61-year-old says these are the 8 steps someone must take before they truly become a man

medical breakthrough, liver transplant, 3D bioprinting, organ donation, healthcare

There's new hope for people with liver disease.

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Health

Scientists are developing breakthrough bioprinted liver tissue that could buy patients life-saving time

Food, Diet, Weight loss, Nutrition, Eating disorders, Thin ideal, Dieting, Well-balanced diet, Healthy diet, Intuitive eating, Disordered eating, Unhealthy diet, Diet culture

There are no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ foods when thinking holistically about health.

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Health

A dietitian explains how flexibility can be healthier than only dieting

Mating strategy, Biology, Wildlife, Predictions, Mating, Hibernation, Groundhogs, Torpor, Wildlife biology

Guys, I’m just trying to hibernate over here.

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Culture

There's a surprisingly spicy reason for 'Groundhog Day.' And yes, it's all about sex.

medieval sleep cycle, segmented sleep benefits, biphasic sleep, Roger Ekirch sleep history, polyphasic sleep famous people, insomnia natural cures, sleep inertia

A woman in medieval clothing sleeps on a couch

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This medieval routine could be the answer for people who struggle to sleep at night

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