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

Photo by Kari Shea on Unsplash
Culture

After a challenging diagnosis, a cat saved his own life by taking to the treadmill

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

Photo courtesy of Jonna Roslund, used with permission.
Culture

2 photos of a woman's bedroom reveal just how powerful depression can be

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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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Health

Science says weight lifting pumps up protection against Alzheimer’s

Bench press for your brain’s sake.

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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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Health

A medical breakthrough t-shirt helps cancer surgery patients leave the hospital sooner

You don’t even have to wear it all day.

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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.

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

Minnesota Burger King workers bring a heartwarming gift to 91-year-old customer's funeral

The entire morning crew staff showed up to honor him.

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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.

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