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

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

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A BMW salesman refused to let her test drive so she hit back with the perfect power move

She was ready to buy her dream car with cash, but the salesman’s rude behavior changed her mind immediately.

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Why so many highly intelligent people claim 'blue' is their favorite color

Is there a link between high intelligence and your favorite color? The science behind the 'Blue vs. Red' debate.

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Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom shares why political self-care isn't about disengaging

Find healthy ways to take action regardless of political affiliation.

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Americans hit by massive snow storms are feeling 'frost quake' booms, a startling and mysterious phenomenon

They're usually not as scary as they sound.

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The artists and crew behind the ‘The Muppet Show,’ including Muppet creator Jim Henson, third from right in the front row, gather for the camera.

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It’s easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit 50 years into their run

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Judge J. Cedric Simpson and defendant.

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Defendant catches beloved judge off guard  when asked if he was 'coerced' into pleading guilty

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Brothers vs. Sisters: Who is actually kinder to their siblings? Science finally has an answer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Your tipping generosity might be related to your generation.

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

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Mel Robbins.

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Health

Mel Robbins reveals the 6 'magic words' she says will stop anxiety in its tracks

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(L) Peter Gabriel; (R) Phil Colins

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In 1999, Genesis quietly revamped a '70s classic with Peter Gabriel and it remains sadly overlooked

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A new neck wearable can help stroke victims speak better with less fatigue.

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'Intelligent' neck device detects words and emotions, giving stroke survivors a literal new voice

Psychology, Relationships, Ethics, Conflict, Emotions, Forgiveness, Counseling, Virtue, Character virtue

Take stock of your feelings, and the other person’s, before you decide what kind of forgiveness to offer.

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A counseling professor unpacks the difference between letting go and making up

Children's health, Public health, Vaccines, Malaria, Africa, Global health, Drug resistance, Asia, Artemisinin, Plasmodium, New research, Disease spread

Malaria is transmitted to people by mosquitoes infected with a parasite from the Plasmodium family.

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Malaria researchers are getting closer to outsmarting the world’s deadliest parasite

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Social media often serves up disturbing images but you can minimize your exposure.

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How to avoid seeing disturbing video on social media and protect your peace of mind

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10-year-old handpan artist Sprites has gone viral with a soothing performance.

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10-year-old girl goes viral with soothing virtuoso song on her 'UFO' handpan drum

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These are the saddest songs ever recorded according to science and fans

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A man orders coffee at a coffee shop

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A CEO claims she can immediately tell how successful you are by how you order coffee

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