If you have ever started a new diet or a new exercise routine you might have found it incredibly difficult. In fact, you may have even failed at it. But if that’s so, or if you succeeded, then there’s a…
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Green Bay Removed Last Lead Pipe – GNSOTD Thur, Oct. 8th 2020
It is a problem that has plagued many communities since the 1950s, but the Green Bay Water Utility on Tuesday removed its last city owned lead pipe in the water service. This was the end of a years-long effort to…
Research Says Thick Thighs Good For Blood Flow
We all know that carrying around too much fat is unhealthy. But did you know that thick thighs aren’t necessarily a bad thing? As a matter of fact a little extra fat on the thigh might be healthier for you.…
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Ice Bucket Challenge Helps Fund Potential ALS Medication – GNSOTD Wed, Sept 16th 2020
The internet has featured many challenges over various platforms, several of which have been for charitable causes, one of the most well known is the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised more than $200 million worldwide for ALS research. Recently it…
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Honey An Effective Cure For Coughs, Study Shows
Most Grandmothers could tell you that a bit of honey is good for a cough, but finding science to back that up has been difficult; until now. In a bold new study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, University…
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Safe COVID-19 Travels
Missing out on trips is one big bummer for many who have lost plans from the pandemic. For some it is even taking an emotional toll. But is it really a good idea to do any travel right now? Here’s…
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Sleep Can Preserve Memories
Most of us know about the dangers of not getting enough shut eye; obesity, heart disease and diabetes to name a few. But now researchers in California have found that poor sleep wreaks havoc with your memory, too. A good…
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Which Mask Styles Work And Which Don’t
Researchers at Duke University made a discovery while testing 14 different types of masks, according to the study published Friday. N95 masks, often used by health care professionals, worked best to stop the transmission of respiratory droplets during regular speech.…
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Health Canada Recall Of 51 Hand Sanitizers
Health Canada is recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers, that contain ingredients not acceptable for use, that may pose health risks. They are recalling hand sanitizers with unacceptable types of ethanol or denaturants (such as Ethyl Acetate and Methanol) which…
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Best And Worst Places To Raise A Family According To Asher & Lyric
New research by travel site Asher & Lyric has broken down the best places to live in order to raise a family. To determine the most and least family-friendly countries, the couple rated 35 countries that are part of the…
