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Knuckles the cat wasn't going to take his illness lying down.

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Jonna Roslund turned a typically trivial chore into a triumph over depression.

Photo courtesy of Jonna Roslund, used with permission.
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Health

How to beat anxiety and become mentally strong according to science

Here are the top coping skills that have emerged from a study at the University of Cambridge.

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Science

Thanks to physics, urinal splashing in men’s bathrooms reduces by 95%

It took so much math to tackle this common peeing problem.

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Science

Canadian chemists perfect stirring stick that shields bar patrons from spiked drinks

A simple stick can make a night out at the bar or club safer.

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Health

New study shows that music helps working out go by faster in our minds

People who listen to music during intense exercise experience a “time warp.”

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Animals

Giant African rat celebrates retirement as a hero against tuberculosis

Carolina the Rat detected more than 3,000 cases of tuberculosis in seven years.

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Health

Science says wearing socks to bed improves your sleep

Look, we didn’t make the rules: Socks on = lights out.

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Heroes

Pro wrestler turned yogi is saving the lives of addicts and the injured

Diamond Dallas Page is hero beyond winning pro wrestling championships.

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Culture

European research proves you’re not wasting your life playing video games

Your parents were wrong about how long you play your video games.

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Health

Scientists find a THC-free marijuana compound that could replace opioids

Terpenes from a sativa Cannabis plant could be a breakthrough in pain relief.

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Health

Here’s a 4 step military hack that will help you fall asleep in just 2 minutes

96 percent of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

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Health

Man lives with artificial titanium heart for 105 days while awaiting donor transplant

“It’s a complete game-changer,” one surgeon said of the groundbreaking device.

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Science

Scientists discover a new part of the human immune system that could cure superbugs

Researchers said they made the discovery while 'dumpster diving' through the immune system.

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Science

Study shows chewing on wood might be better for your brain than chewing gum

Acting like a beaver might boost your brain’s memory functions.