Hanukkah is marked with traditions like lighting menorahs, spinning the dreidel, exchanging gifts and, of course, gathering on the couch with family and friends to watch a festive movie. It seems that for every holiday that people celebrate, regardless of religion or culture, there are a handful of movies and …
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Young Americans are moving more than older generations and choosing states like Texas and West Virginia to establish their own household. A December study published by Hire A Helper analyzed Census Bureau data to determine where Gen Z U.S. adults moved to in 2023 and why. The study found that …
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A new record has been broken. French pizza chefs Benoit Bruel and Fabien Montellanico recently broke a Guinness World Record for making a pizza with the most variety of cheeses. Bruel and Montellanico made a pizza topped with 1,001 types of cheese —breaking the previous record from 2021, with 834 …
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A New Jersey woman has been given a second chance at life, thanks to a new cancer therapy. Pamela Goldberger, 65, found out in 2023 that she had glioblastoma — a devastating diagnosis with an average survival of just 14 to 16 months, even with surgery. In an on-camera interview …
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Eating more meat could be beneficial for the body, a new study suggests. Recent research from Canada’s McMaster University revealed that animal-sourced foods are not linked to a higher risk of death. The study discovered that animal proteins could also offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, according to a press …
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The results are in, and Massachusetts residents have flooded the Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission with submissions that range from solemn to sidesplitting. Some sketches pay homage to pine trees, codfish and Revolutionary heroes. Others went for humor, featuring Dunkin’ Donuts collages, velociraptors clutching coffees and lobsters taking the …
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Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
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Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …
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Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
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A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …
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