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Tick season is officially here, which means, protecting your pets and yourself. The tiny parasites are notorious for carrying bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Summer sees most cases of Lyme disease as ticks are more active in May through August. As well as keeping your surroundings tick-free, you should also know the signs of Lyme disease to seek medical intervention at the right time. ‘First stage’ of Lyme disease you shouldn’t ignore Certified dermatologist Dr. Aamna Adel warns of Lyme disease and its symptoms as we are in the summer months. The bacterial infection spreads through the bite ...
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Grocery shopping is a tedious task, especially when you’re at a super crowded store. But, there’s a specific hour during the week when stores across the US are “least” populated. The new survey analyzing the shopping habits of Americans reveals where, when, and how much grocery people typically buy in a week, alongside the average expenditure. Survey reveals when US stores are least crowded during the week Shopping on the weekend is the usual drill in most households. But the survey found that stores in the US where the majority of the population shops are “least popular” at 8 PM on Tuesday. N...
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The discovery goes some way to explaining why some people find it more difficult to lose weight than others. They are genetically predisposed to be overweight or obese because they expend less energy when at rest. But if you’re someone who’s found it hard to lose weight in the past, don’t jump too readily at the chance to use this as an excuse. Those with the variant makeup a small proportion of the population, according to the researchers. Scientists discover a new cause of why certain people are predisposed to be overweightResearchers led by a team at the University of Exeter have discovered...
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Have you ever wondered what the water you drink contains? Well, some people claim they ‘never want to drink tap water again’ after seeing it under a microscope with what appears to be microorganisms floating about. A viral TikTok video takes a close look at various forms of water under a microscope, from the tap and bottled water to rainwater, and it even compares US with the UK. Although the United States reportedly has one of the safest and most reliable drinking water systems in the world, the results are shocking and have alarmed many viewers. People ‘never want to drink tap water again’ a...
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Lukas McClish lost 30lbs while missing for 10 days in California’s Big Basin Redwood State Park, on a “water-diet” made up of… water… and wild berries. “If you drink a gallon and a half of water every day, you don’t need food until you run out of carbs,” he explained, after his rescue. The woods can be dangerous places with all sorts of hazards – be they animal in nature or elementary. It pays to have your wits about you. Experienced hiker survived 10 days lost in the woods by drinking water from his bootLukas McClish, 34, went for a 3-hour hike on June 11, only to be declared missing five day...
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Pregnancy, apparently, makes you crave all kinds of foods. Sweet to savory and everything in between. A pregnant woman’s instant recipe on TikTok has gone viral as users say the end product has them drooling. TikTok couple Chan and Mari’s account is famous for featuring some of the most unique recipes, invented by the pregnant lady to satisfy her cravings. The one including Cheetos and pickles has gathered a lot of reaction as viewers can’t wait to try it. Woman’s pregnancy craving goes viral You don’t need an elaborate list of ingredients and a lot of time in hand to create the said snack. Al...
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Throwing away expensive cheese because it’s spoiled can be painful. But what if we said it can be preserved for a long time by simply switching the storage method? Cheese is a diet staple in most cultures. It boasts several health benefits – it’s high in protein, calcium, healthy fats, vitamins, and more. However, it isn’t recommended for those suffering from bloating or gas issues, which can be treated with gut-friendly substitutes. The right way to store cheeseDr. Karan Raj posted a video in response to a storage hack for cheese, explaining the damage regular bags do to the food item. The vi...
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It’s inevitable that some interviews must go wrong in order to find a job that is the perfect fit, but did you know it could take a turn afterward? One woman says she failed an interview ‘so hard’ they ‘threaten to take her to court.’ When researching workplace horror stories, YouTube creator Ben Askins discovered that someone interviewed for a job and after the employers realized the candidate was not suited to the role, they not only sent an invoice but also warned of upcoming legal disputes. Woman fails an interview ‘so hard’ they sent her an invoiceBen Askins is a social media creator who ...
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Arturo Casadevall, author of What If Fungi Win?, argues in a recent interview that there is a ‘dangerous’ pandemic looming, and says ‘nothing is impossible’. The COVID-19 pandemic ought to keep us on our feet. But humanity doesn’t have experience with a fungal pandemic, so it’s anybody’s guess what it could look like, or how it would unfold. There’s no way of telling on what it would do on a global health scale. Molecular microbiologist says fungi could ‘unleash new diseases’ as climate changes advancesAs global temperatures rise and the climate becomes more unstable and unpredictable, changes...
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Mental health and issues related to the mind aren’t hush-hush anymore. As more and more people have been seeking therapy, it’s important to know when it’s time to quit. While therapy helps in the long run, by addressing deeper issues impacting you, there’s an easy technique to improve your mental health when ‘spiraling’ into despair. If you’ve been seeing your therapist for quite some time, learn the signs that it’s time to take a break. When to quit therapy The main goal of therapy is to make you stop seeing your therapist. It’s the job of the mental health professional to ensure you don’t ne...
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