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Mary Epp awoke from a deep sleep to the “high, shrill” sound of her dialysis machine’s alarm. Something was wrong. It was 1 a.m. and Epp, 89, was alone at home in Marion Junction, Ala. No matter. Epp has been on home dialysis since 2012, and she knew what to do: Check the machine, then call the 24/7 help line […]
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A motley crew of investors — including Toms Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie and LearnVest founder Alexa von Tobel — are joining Unilever Ventures in backing a new clean makeup brand called Saie. Pronounced “say,” the label is launching in November with four products: a mascara, $24; brow gel, $18; lip balm, $16, and lavender eyelash curler. It is the brainchild […]
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In a new study of seven people with Parkinson’s disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report evidence that deep brain stimulation using electrical impulses jumpstarts the nerve cells that produce the chemical messenger dopamine to reduce tremors and muscle rigidity that are the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease, and increases feelings of well-being. “While deep brain stimulation has been used for treating […]
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With baby No. 4 here, we’re looking back at the family of six’s sweetest snaps 1 of 60 “It was going so good….” the mom of four teased in her caption for this photo of Saint posing and North holding baby Psalm in her lap. 2 of 60 However, the moment of peace didn’t last very long once North and […]
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Karen C.P. McDermott recently completed a study on trash talk, the taunts or boasts meant to intimidate or distract an opponent. Her study was one of the first to statistically model how trash talking during a competition can influence performance. What inspired you to study trash talk? Karen C.P. McDermott: In early 2014, I watched Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman […]
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Here are some games that work well with small and larger groups, but don't be afraid to think back to the games you played as a child – kerbie, hide and seek and kick the ball all still have lots of play value today, just as they did when we were younger. By Pankaj Singh Group games can help children […]
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Rest and relaxation! Jenna Dewan is enjoying a summer trip with her and Channing Tatum’s 6-year-old daughter, Everly. The mother-daughter pair were joined by the World of Dance host’s boyfriend, Steve Kazee. The actor, 43, shared pics on social media of the dancer geared up for an obstacle course and showing off her moves at a bar on Monday, August […]
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard may not be comfortable with sharing photos of their daughters, Lincoln and Delta, but the couple have been more than forthcoming about their experiences as parents. Scroll to revisit every time the pair delivered a dose of real talk about raising kids. Source: Read Full Article
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Khloé Kardashian is not entertaining criticism about her relationship with her daughter. The Keeping Up with the Kardashian personality, 35, has been on a Bahamas getaway with her 16-month-old baby True, where she has been posting snapshots of the two spending time together on the beach this week. In the comments of one particularly serene photo — taken from the back while Kardashian holds […]
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a new Recommendation Statement for BRCA1/2 evaluation, urging the medical community to widen the parameters used to assess BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation risks and increase the use of genetic counseling and testing for those with the highest risk. While the changes are beneficial, the recommendations still fail to address many persisting […]
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