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brain signals
From Brain Signals to Sentences A significant breakthrough has struck the scientific community! Researchers in California successfully transposed the brain signals of a man suffering from an inability to speak. In other words, they were able to convert his raw thoughts into written sentences. According to neurosurgeon Edward Chang, the […]

Brain Signals Help Paralyzed Man Communicate

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seiza
What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

Sitting Seiza: What It Is and How It Can Help

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diabetes
This summer has set record high temperatures across the country. While it’s taking a toll on everyone, people with diabetes are at a special disadvantage. Therefore, it is vital that if you or someone you know have diabetes, to take extra caution over the next few months as the heat […]

Summer Heat and Its Effect on Diabetes Patients

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The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels.
There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

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Alzheimer's and dementia
While they may seem similar, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Dementia is a broad term that refers to symptoms that impact memory, the performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that it gets worse as […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

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If you are someone who wants to improve their writing skills, follow these four steps for improving your grammar!
In school, grammar was likely either your bread and butter or the bane of your existence. Regardless of how you feel about it, grammar is hard! With ever-changing communications and ideals of “proper” speech, it can be difficult to ensure that you are crafting quality, legible content. If you are […]

Four Steps for Improving Your Grammar

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New research has revealed that many dinosaur populations were declining long before the last extinction event.  
Schoolchildren have been taught for generations that the dinosaurs were likely wiped out by an asteroid strike that hit present-day Mexico around 66 million years ago. The vision presented in schools is one of a thriving dinosaur population entirely wiped out almost overnight, as the asteroid barreled through the atmosphere […]

Dinosaurs Were Dying Out Long Before Extinction, Research Shows

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hurricane
Hurricane season has kicked off this past week with storms making their way to the states. While there isn’t much you can do to stop a hurricane, you can make sure to be prepared. There are a few different things you can do to prepare for the potential of a […]

Prepping for Hurricane Season 2021

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health information
The internet has provided many great benefits and one of the best is constant access to information. If you have a health concern, you can do a quick Google search and get millions of results. The only downside is that the internet allows anyone to contribute. This means a good […]

How to Find Health Information You Can Trust

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