Patrick Hardison suffered life-altering injuries in a house fire while trying to rescue a woman he believed to be trapped inside. The blaze left him with third-degree burns covering his entire face and scalp. For years, he wore a baseball cap, sunglasses, and prosthetic ears in public, as he faced the painful reality of his…
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Why Do You Wake Up Around 3 or 4 A.M.? Waking up around 3 or 4 a.m. can be caused by a variety of reasons, many of which are linked to stress, lifestyle habits, or medical conditions. Stress and Sleep Disruptions Stress is a major factor, as it can lead to increased levels of cortisol,…
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In the beginning, we were the picture of newlywed simplicity. A tiny apartment, modest jobs, shared dreams, and the thrill of starting from scratch. We were frugal, clipping coupons and sticking to a tight grocery list. I believed it was temporary, that soon things would get easier. I didn’t know then that only one of…
When I first met Tom, he was the kind of man who made fairy tales seem possible. At 22, swept up in his charm and the whirlwind of our three-month romance, I said yes without hesitation. My grandmother’s words—“Marry in haste, repent at leisure”—echoed faintly in the back of my mind, but love makes you…
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Magnesium is a mineral found in many types of foods; it plays an essential role in human DNA production and repair, and in maintaining healthy bones, nerves and muscles. Though it is readily available, most Americans do not meet their need for magnesium through their diet. The National Institutes of Health reports that teenage girls…
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Tongue piercing: an ancient ritual full of meaning Long before it was represented in the windows of modern salons, tongue piercing had a sacred dimension. In the Mayans and Aztecs cultures, this gesture was anything but meaningless. The priests of these ancient civilizations pierced their tongues during ritual ceremonies, for a specific purpose: to connect…
Why do some people choose to have their tongue pierced? Aesthetic whim, a desire to stand out, a secret symbol? This little oral jewel attracts many questions… Behind this seemingly trendy gesture was a delightful, often little-known story, and meanings as amazing as they are ancient.
Reporters Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes talked to Tara Palmeri, who used to work for Politico, about some of the things they learned while writing their book “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House.” In the days before Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, they talked about a secret disagreement between…
A new book about the 2024 election says that House Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., secretly told President Joe Biden not to debate Donald Trump last year.
oney sometimes causes conflict in relationships, particularly when one spouse feels entitled to a specified amount. Becky, for example, thought that the wealth her father gave her should be spent on herself rather than on family needs. Her husband objected, telling her that he’s been there for her for years. In an unexpected twist, he…
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