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13 Things - You Can Prevent Many Cancers
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13 Things - You Can Prevent Many Cancers

One in six deaths worldwide is from cancer, yet research shows that at least 42 percent of cancers could be prevented. Along with healthy eating and not smoking, add these habits to your list of ways to lower your risk.

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April 2019
How To Plan For Retirement– At Any Age
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How To Plan For Retirement– At Any Age

One family prepares for its financial future and provides insights for the rest of us.

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April 2019
The Old Man Versus The Mountain
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The Old Man Versus The Mountain

It wasn’t the first time Bill McDonnell had blazed his own trail in the wilderness. But at 92, he had slowed a bit. And this time, he was really lost.

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June 2019
The Tv Doctor Who Saved A Life
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The Tv Doctor Who Saved A Life

A man with special needs is determined to meet the star of his favorite medical drama. (The finale is a real tearjerker.)

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June 2019
My Dad's Greatest Lesson
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My Dad's Greatest Lesson

Comedian Jay Leno knew that his father had heart, but one woman’s memory revealed just how big it was

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June 2019
Let's Do The Time Warp
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Let's Do The Time Warp

The calendar doesn’t lie, but these surprising historical mash-ups show why the years can fly by one day and crawl the next.

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June 2019
Vets Helping Vets
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Vets Helping Vets

When the men and women who served our country are in need, who do they turn to for a helping hand? The same people they relied on back on the battlefield.

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June 2019
Rescue Dog
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Rescue Dog

I was morbidly overweight and disconnected from the world. So was Peety. Then we found each other.

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10 mins  |
June 2019
Use Supplements Like A Doctor Does
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Use Supplements Like A Doctor Does

Which vitamins, minerals, and over-the-counter treatments do medical professionals rely on for themselves?

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June 2019
Ideas Get Drowned Out Because Most Of Us Spend Way Too Much Time Worrying
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Ideas Get Drowned Out Because Most Of Us Spend Way Too Much Time Worrying

Dr. Pillay’s work takes this a step further: He argues that simply identifying yourself as creative is less powerful than taking the bold, creative step of imagining you are somebody else.

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November 2018
The Gift Of Forgiveness
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The Gift Of Forgiveness

The car accident marred one teenager’s face,but it left no scratch on a friendship

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July/August 2018
Error-Free Ways to Use These Kitchen Appliances
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Error-Free Ways to Use These Kitchen Appliances

Slow cookers and blenders are designed to be easy, but you still need the proper tools and techniques

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July/August 2018
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The Case of the Mosquito-Bitten Worker

Is a railroad company responsible for keeping insects away from its employees?

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July/August 2018
The Doctor Is Out
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The Doctor Is Out

When his homeless patients can’t get to a physician, he goes to them

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July/August 2018
No Way Out
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No Way Out

Six Caving Buddies Set Off For A Day Of Adventure. By Nightfall, Only Four Of Them Had Emerged From The Deep.

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July/August 2018
Zip Up Your Go-go Boots And Smile
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Zip Up Your Go-go Boots And Smile

From A Beauty Queen

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July/August 2018
The Man Who Rigged The Lottery
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The Man Who Rigged The Lottery

He got hold of the winning numbers—five times. But how?

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December 2018/January 2019
The Caped Crusader
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The Caped Crusader

A four-year-old boy discovers that compassion for the less fortunate can produce superhuman results

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December 2018/January 2019
“I Had To Get Him Out”
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“I Had To Get Him Out”

THE SOUND THAT woke Damian Languell at 8:15 in the morning was so loud he assumed it came from inside his house in Wade, Maine.

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September 2019
A Girl, Her Stepdad, And A Purple Bandanna
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A Girl, Her Stepdad, And A Purple Bandanna

“HEY, I HAVE a Prince story,” said Krystal, the woman sitting next to me at a dinner party. And as she began, I kept hearing Prince in my head, singing about this thing called life.

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September 2016
Airbnb Reviews From Fiction Land
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Airbnb Reviews From Fiction Land

Airbnb Reviews From Fiction Land

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June 2018
The Case Of The Missing Comma
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The Case Of The Missing Comma

Will a single punctuation mark result in a huge legal settlement for a group of dairy deliverymen?

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September 2017
Water— To Your Health!
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Water— To Your Health!

Hydration isn’t just vital when it’s hot. Drink enough every day and your whole body will benefit. (Your brain too.)

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September 2017
Protein Surprises In The Produce Section
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Protein Surprises In The Produce Section

All beaned out? These vegetarian options are also great sources of this weight-controlling ingredient.

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September 2017
My Swimming Instructor
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My Swimming Instructor

When a mother is afraid, it’s up to her child to coax her into finally taking the plunge.

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April 2017
Expiration Dates You Should Never Ignore
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Expiration Dates You Should Never Ignore

The sniff test isn’t science.This guide will tell you when to toss.

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April 2017
Surprisingly Ordinary Allergy Triggers
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Surprisingly Ordinary Allergy Triggers

Pollen is the number one enemy for folks with seasonal allergies, but these factors can make a bad day worse.

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April 2017
Dog Catcher
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Dog Catcher

A boy being mauled, a brave construction worker, and the race of their lives

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3 mins  |
February 2017
In Case Of Blizzard, Do Nothing
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In Case Of Blizzard, Do Nothing

Is the weather outside beyond frightful? The beauty of getting snowed in is that you can’t do much about it but relax and enjoy the view.

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February 2017
Design for Living
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Design for Living

When a patient sees her doctor’s dismal cancer treatment rooms, she knows just the cure

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May 2018