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For 35 years, homeless Raimundo Arrudo Sobrinho lived on the streets. During the days he tried to write short stories and poems, though his material was never read by anyone. Day after day, Raimundo continued to write. Like many poets and authors, he hoped his words would some day be published...

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When you suffer from obesity, so often you end up in a downward spiral. Amongst other things, obesity makes you feel depressed, which can make you turn to food for comfort, thus exacerbating the problem. It’s difficult not to have as much freedom as others when it comes to moving around...

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Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution, for a big event, or a beach holiday, losing weight features prominently on most people's to-do list. A healthy weight is crucial for longevity, but unfortunately the diet industry thrives on people's desire to lose weight as quickly as...

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Pizza is probably one of the most amazing foods on the planet. But if you’re on a low-carb diet, you’re kind of SOL in the pizza department—or, at least, that’s what you probably think. Obviously, your standard carby crust is out of the question, but people are getting...

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Get your fix without a post-brunch food coma. After a week of killing it at the gym and sticking to your healthy meal prep plans, it’s easy to justify a weekend splurge like a fat stack of syrupy French toast. “French toast is often the treat of the breakfast world: bread, eggs,...

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Ditch your boring toast and try these nutritionist-formulated super-quick breakfasts you can make at the office. Bonus: they’re healthy! Blueberry muffin In a ramekin, whisk 2tbs coconut flour, a splash of milk and 1 egg into a smooth batter (add extra milk if needed). Stir in half a...

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Today (25 April 2018) is World Malaria Day. According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 216 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2016, resulting in 445 000 malaria-related deaths. The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) stated that with...

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Our increased appetite for TV and trans fats isn’t the only reason we’ve gained weight, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity. Here, Dr Wayne May gives other reasons our waistlines are expanding. Who knew? 1/ Chronic Stress Stress can lead to relatively...

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Lucky had little reason to enjoy his life. All of the owners and families who he had been with neglected him; none were interested in showing him the love he deserved. Born at a puppy factory, Lucky never found someone who wanted him to adopt him. In the end, he was given away free of...

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Your whole world changes when you subject yourself to the icy spray My best thinking happens in the shower. Whenever I have to do something mentally taxing, I always take a long, ponderous shower before I get started. I would have done so before sitting down to write this article, but I...

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Teachers have staged protests in recent weeks in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Colorado and Arizona. Some are fighting lawmakers who want to scale back their pensions. It's no secret that many states have badly underfunded their teacher pension plans for decades and now find themselves...

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We’ve all heard about Candida or thrush, but what is it really – and can you catch it? 'Candida overgrowth' What is commonly known as “Candida” is basically a yeast infection, the most common of which is Candida albicans. This organism is usually present...

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Tributes and stories concerning Barbara Bush are bombarding the internet today, following the announcement that the 92-year-old has passed away. By far one of the most touching – and one that truly has thousands reaching for the tissue box – is a hand-written love letter from future...

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While syphilis tends to be more common among men who have sex with men, diagnoses among women are on the rise… The bacterial infection, which can be spread via vaginal, oral or anal sex, progresses in three stages that pretty much go from scary to horrible to terrifying. In the first...

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No, employers don’t check your old school reports. But marks do matter. According to the authors of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation book Crossing the Finish Line, academic success is largely a reflection of character strength. “Traits like grit and curiosity translate to better...