2022-09-10 When Does Life Begin? As State Laws Define It, Science, Politics, and Religion Clash Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News As life-preserving medical technology advanced in the second half of the 20th century, doctors and families were faced with a thorny decision, one with weighty legal and moral implications: How should we define […]
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Heartbreaking
2022-09-10 Heartbreaking By Larry Farmer Many times defeat and loss are much stronger and longer lasting than even glorious victory. Victory is often fleeting, exhilarating in the present but soon a faded memory. Looking back on my favorite sports teams, their defeats (especially the close ones) exert powerful emotions that never […]
People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers
2022-09-10 People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers Purposely holding your tongue when you meet someone new likely won’t help make a good impression. JackF/iStock via Getty Images Plus Quinn Hirschi, University of Chicago The Research Brief is a short take about […]
Dog Day Saturday 2022-09-10
Dog Day Saturday 2022-09-10 Owning and interacting with pets, according to studies, can be a form of therapy for many. We have dedicated Saturday to dogs and Wednesday to cats, when we will post an article on each of those days. We will also post articles on occasion about other animals people may have as […]
Organ Transplants Are Up, but the Agency in Charge Is Under Fire
2022-09-09 Organ Transplants Are Up, but the Agency in Charge Is Under Fire Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio For the past decade, Precious McCowan’s life has revolved around organ transplants. She’s a doctoral candidate studying human behavior in Dallas who has survived two kidney transplants. And in the midst of her end-stage renal […]
Can I recycle this? Prevent wishcycling by knowing what is and isn’t recyclable
Can I recycle this? Prevent wishcycling by knowing what is and isn’t recyclable (BPT) – You make recycling possible. Without consumer participation, recycling programs can’t function. If you already recycle, you’re playing a critical role in reducing waste in your area. But to truly make sure valuable materials — like cartons, plastic and other materials […]
Quotes of Dad
2022-09-02 Quotes of Dad By Arthur Gevarnick Chapter 10 Quotes of Dad Dad was born in 1933, in Pittsburgh, the surviving twin of a single parent, his twin having died at birth, making him a survivor right from the start. His mother had left Canada to escape the shame of […]
Mental Health Friday 2022-09-09 – Exhibitionistic Disorder
Mental Health Friday 2022-09-09 On Mental Health Friday, we post, in alphabetical order, one per week, information on mental health disorders. Mental Health Friday is for informational purposes only, and is in no way meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please do not self diagnose and seek professional help for what […]
‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets
2022-09-08 ‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets Judith Graham Economic insecurity is upending the lives of millions of older adults as soaring housing costs and inflation diminish the value of fixed incomes. Across the country, seniors who until recently successfully managed limited budgets are […]
This National Cholesterol Education Month It’s time to start protecting your heart health
2022-09-08 This National Cholesterol Education Month: It’s time to start protecting your heart health (BPT) – By JoAnne Foody, M.D., FACC, FAHA, Chief Medical Officer at Esperion This fall, we recognize National Cholesterol Education Month — a time to reflect upon the importance of heart health and highlight the impact of high cholesterol on cardiovascular […]