Your daily cup of coffee could potentially double as COVID protection, a new study from China Medical University is suggesting. Previous research has shown that a diet rich in polyphenols — a class of compounds found in many plant foods that act as antioxidants — could boost the immune system …
Read More »US bishops approve request for Vatican to add Mother Teresa's feast day to calendar: 'Example of holiness'
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recently voted nearly unanimously to request that Mother Teresa’s feast day be added to the General Roman Calendar as an optional memorial. It is now going to the Vatican for further approval. The Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known in …
Read More »'Christmas Sermon' by author C.S. Lewis warned of a world that no longer knew right from wrong
The Christian faith of early 20th-century Irish author C.S. Lewis is enjoying a rebirth right now as American culture, and the wider Western world, appear to have lost a sense of right and wrong. Credit the recent rediscovery of the author’s writings on religion, culture and morality, including “A Christmas …
Read More »'Gargantuan' butcher-block wavy flag is a quarter-ton testament to power of patriotism, land of opportunity
A simple father son-project that started a decade ago has grown into a thriving all-American business as solid as U.S. steel and as reliable as heartland hardwood. Shane Henderson, president of Metal Art of Wisconsin in Manitowoc, credits patriots from coast to coast for lifting the fortunes of his family …
Read More »Progress for paralyzed patients: First implanted device is placed to restore arm, hand and finger movement
For the first time ever, a human has successfully received an implanted device to enable movement of the arms, hands and fingers after a paralyzing spinal cord injury. Onward Medical NV, a medical technology company based in the Netherlands, announced on Wednesday the surgical implant of its ARC-IM Stimulator, which …
Read More »Standing and even sleeping are better for your heart than sitting, new study suggests
Adults are sedentary for an average of 9½ hours each day, studies have shown — and all that sitting could be putting people’s heart health at risk. Researchers from the University of College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney found that replacing just a few moments of sitting with …
Read More »Factors that may transform your hair into silver strands
Hair turning gray is a natural phenomenon that accompanies aging for most people. It is a visible sign of getting older, but have you ever wondered what really causes this transformation? When hair turns gray, it is due to the gradual decline of pigment cells within the hair follicles. The …
Read More »Why the adoption of senior pets can be the 'purrfect' addition to your life
Amid the buzz of adorable puppies and playful kittens in adoption centers, the charm of a senior pet beckoning for love and attention cannot be ignored. Embracing the opportunity to provide a loving home for an older companion is a uniquely rewarding experience, though vastly different than taking home a …
Read More »TSA on Thanksgiving Day foods you can fly with, plus a celebrity chef's take on items that travel well
Holidays, especially Thanksgiving Day, are some of the most popular times of the year for Americans to travel. Families and individuals travel by car, bus, cruise ship and plane annually, sometimes across the country for a quick Turkey Day trip. While it is always more convenient to travel alone, families …
Read More »8 tips for sealing and reducing drafts to keep your home toasty this winter
As winter descends and frosty temperatures arrive, the pursuit of a warm and inviting home becomes a top priority. Yet, those pesky drafts can sneak in, disrupting the coziness and letting precious warmth slip away. But worry not! 11 INDULGENT HOT CHOCOLATES TO HEAT UP YOUR NIGHTS There is a …
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