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Empathy expert Brené Brown shares hilarious story with poignant message about...

Brené Brown has something important (and interesting) to teach us about blaming — something you might not have considered before.You can watch the video at the end of the article: But here is the...

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Temple Grandin explains how folks with autism literally see the world in a...

Temple Grandin spent her early life, as she says, "goofing off" until a science teacher made her brain light up. She was born with autism during the 1940s, when people didn't understand it well.But...

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4 simple hacks to help you meet your healthy eating goals

When it comes to choosing what to eat, we live in a uniquely challenging era. Never before have humans known more about nutrition and how to eat for optimal health, and yet we’ve never been more...

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Doctor explains why he checks a dead patient's Facebook before notifying...

Losing a loved one is easily the worst moment you'll face in your life. But it can also affect the doctors who have to break it to a patient's friends and family. Louis M. Profeta MD, an Emergency...

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I never realized how dumb our cities are until I saw what a smart one looks...

With the population growing and most of it happening in cities, these Canadian journalists wanted to take a closer look at whether our sprawling modern villages are up to the task of housing more...

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8 nontraditional empathy cards that are unlike any you've ever seen. They're...

When someone you know gets seriously ill, it's not always easy to come up with the right words to say or to find the right card to give. Emily McDowell — a former ad agency creative director and the...

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He went to the ER in Taiwan, then his "Horrors of Socialized Medicine" post...

We all know that Americans pay more for healthcare than every other country in the world. But how much more?According an American expatriate who shared the story of his ER visit in a Taiwanese...

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Here’s a military trick that can help you fall asleep in 2 minutes

For those in the military, sleep can mean the difference between life and death. But shut-eye can be very hard to come by, especially during active conflict.According to Sharon Ackman, the U.S. Navy...

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Doctor shows the bizarre toilet position that can help with constipation

Around 4 million people in the United States suffer from frequent constipation (according to John Hopkins) resulting in 2.5 million doctor visits per year. In fact, constipation is the number one most...

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Doctor's alcohol tip that 'could save your life' goes viral on TikTok

New Year’s Eve is often a night filled with celebratory shots and champagne toasts. But as the party night fast approaches, one doctor is gently reminding folks the importance of partying responsibly...

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Belgian Olympic marathoner breaks down in tears of disbelief upon hearing she...

Imagine deciding to take up a hobby that usually requires many years to perfect at age 35, and three years later ending up in the top 30 in the world at the highest international competition for...

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If you're grieving a loved one this holiday season, here's a gift you can...

Kelly Cervantes begins the Introduction to her book with five words: "Grief sucks. It's also weird." It's a concise truth that anyone who has lost a loved one knows all too well. Grief is a universal...

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Please read this before you post another RIP on social media

Grieving in the technology age is uncharted territory.I'll take you back to Saturday, June 9, 2012. At 8:20 a.m., my 36-year-old husband was pronounced dead at a hospital just outside Washington,...

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7 practical tips for creating more hygge in your home

Some people love everything about winter—the brisk air, the frosty trees, the long evenings. Others loathe the frigid winter months and have to be dragged through them, kicking their fur-lined snow...

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It's the side of extreme weight loss rarely seen, but that's why it's needed

Matt Diaz has worked extremely hard to lose 270 pounds over the past six years. But his proudest moment came in March 2015 when he decided to film himself with his shirt off to prove an important...

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A simple 'test' can help identify potentially abusive partners early in a...

Most abusers don't start their relationships by hitting their partners. That's why early warning signs are vital to recognize.I know two women who recently left abusive partners. Both men seemed sweet...

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These two tricks will clear your stuffy nose instantly

With cold season upon us, there's no better time to learn a couple of awesome and easy tricks that will clear up the dreaded and annoying stuffy nose.Prevention magazine created a short video showing...

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Interesting video explains why people looked a lot older in the past than...

Ever look at your parents' high school yearbooks and think people looked so much older back then? All of the teenagers look like they’re in their mid-30s and the teachers who are 50 look like they’re...

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There is one group of people that might be happier single than they are in a...

Oh, society! We have such a complicated relationship with relationships. It starts early, with the movies we are plopped in front of as toddlers. GIF from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."And continues...

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This mom's empowering selfies show off life with an invisible illness.

There are a lot of hard things about living with Crohn's disease. Not being able to talk about it might be the worst one.Imagine being constantly tired, but in a way that even 15 hours of sleep a day...

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