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Venting Your Anger (MM #5452)

We all deal with anger to varying degrees. But somewhere along the way, we’re told that venting our anger can help get past it. I don’t remember when I was first told to find ways to express my frustrations. Of course, we told screaming and yelling aren’t the answer. But the quicker you can let…

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New Vaccine (MM #5451)

There are many controversial issues in the world right now. And vaccines are definitely included in that polarizing list of subjects. That fact hasn’t stopped Stanford researchers from working on a new vaccine. This nasal spray vaccine could protect against coughs, colds, and flu, as well as bacterial lung infections and perhaps allergies. We’re a…

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Are You Cool? (MM #5215)

Are you cool? I don’t mean temperature-wise; I’m talking about your aesthetic. If you are, a wide range of people have to agree. I’m not embarrassed that I’ve always wondered about myself. I’ve always known the answer, but a boy or man can dream. A recent worldwide study has identified six traits that people who…

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Happier (MM #5171)

Even before we started working from home during the pandemic, researchers began looking into how remote work impacted our lives. Now, a little over five years later, they’re releasing their findings. And it will come as no surprise that people who work from home are happier. This study didn’t focus on productivity; it looked at…

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Happiness (MM #5165)

Many people go through life searching for happiness. Some say that there’s no simple solution. But what if I told you there’s a way for everyone to add more joy to their life? And this is something most of us can do with just one change to ur routine. Technically, these aren’t my thoughts, but…

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Chicken (MM #5146)

Doctors have told us that we need to limit the amount of red meat we eat. But it isn’t easy for those of us who love our steaks and burgers. We’re encouraged to eat more chicken and fish or, heaven forbid, go meatless. Now, new research tells us that we need to limit the amount…

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Dementia (MM #5130)

When you’re young, you don’t worry about the future. You’re invincible. You can get through anything. But as you get older, you worry about things out of your control. You start thinking about things like Alzheimer’s and dementia. They’re not things you can easily prevent. However, researchers in Europe recently found that people who get…

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Inner Core (MM #5075)

I know a little bit about a lot of subjects. It’s something I learned back in my radio days. If you have even an ounce of knowledge about a subject, you can chat with anyone about any topic, whether you’re at a cocktail party or conducting an interview. One subject I try to keep up…

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Kidney Stones (MM #5059)

I’ve been told numerous times that I have a high tolerance for pain. I guess that’s a good thing, or is it? Pain is something that’s tough to quantify. Since each of us has a different tolerance, comparing with someone else is nearly impossible. For many women, childbirth is one of the most painful things…

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Brain Cancer (MM #4927)

For decades, people have claimed that radiation from cell phones could cause brain cancer. Because the technology is constantly evolving and still relatively new, there was no definitive answer to determine whether we should be concerned. Over the last 30 years, researchers have conducted over 5,000 studies to come up with a definitive answer. The…

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