Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an inspiring and restful weekend!
30 Truths I’ve Learned In 30 Years
Since today is my 30th birthday I thought it fitting to share 30 things I understand now that were complete mysteries to me just a few short years ago. These are simple lessons about life in general that I picked up while traveling
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10 Foods To Prevent Osteoporosis
Although the dairy industry have done a great job in convincing everyone that they need to consume dairy products to avoid osteoporosis, the ...
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10 Foods For Healthy, Glowing Skin
2 days ago ... Skin health is almost always approached from an outside-in perspective. With all the creams, moisturizers, sunscreens and cosmetics out there,
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6 Ways To Avoid Overeating
Sep 18, 2011 ... By Tina HaupertIn my book, "Carrots 'N' Cake: Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake at a Time," I share my experiences and advice on how ...
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Why You Yawn
A study found that yawning may, at least to some extent, be linked to exterior temperature. The authors’ research indicates one function of yawning may be to cool the brain.
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Truly Magical Mushrooms
The hallucinogenic compound in illegal “magic” mushrooms was shown to cause permanent personality changes among 51 participants in a recent Johns Hopkins University study.
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Cancer Truths and Myths
People still don’t recognize the cancer-causing effects of an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise, and mistakenly focus too much on pollution or stress, a new study finds.
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China Launches Its First Space Station Module Into Orbit
At 9:16 p.m. local time--that was at 9:16 a.m. eastern time here in the U.S.--China successfully lofted its first inhabitable space station module into orbit on the back of a Long March 2F launch vehicle, marking a milestone for both the People’s space program and for the Party’s geopolitical
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The Future of the Book
Writers, artists, and public intellectuals are nearing some sort of precipice: Their audiences increasingly expect digital content to be free. Jaron Lanier has written and spoken about this issue with great sagacity.
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Saw Palmetto No Better Than Placebo for Prostate Problems
The millions of middle-aged men who take saw-palmetto supplements to cope with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate might as well be popping sugar pills.
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