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Morning is the most important time of day, especially for people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Poor morning habits can unknowingly increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and arteriosclerosis. If you have these two problems, you should avoid the following three things: Continue reading… ADVERTISEMENT
Freshly cooked dishes often smell delicious, but what you might not know is that some common cooking habits in the kitchen can silently harbor health risks – particularly through a significant increase in the presence of carcinogenic substances. Here are the invisible killers in your kitchen that you should avoid: 1. Wait until the oil … Read more
I Let My Sister-in-Law Stay in Our Home for Christmas — I Never Imagined What We’d Come Back To When I agreed to let my sister-in-law stay in our house over Christmas, I genuinely thought I was doing the right thing. A kind thing. A family thing.I didn’t realize I was handing her the perfect … Read more
Here’s the thing about flea markets… They can spring hidden pieces from the past on people when they least expect them. Among them are old records, mismatched china, and vintage tools, and every once in a while you’re sure to discover something totally unexpected. That was true at a flea market in British Columbia. Where … Read more
One early morning, a trembling woman walked into my salon, clutching a worn-out purse. Her eyes were swollen from crying. In a voice barely above a whisper, she said her son was getting married in just a few hours—and all she had was twelve dollars. Continue reading… ADVERTISEMENT
Teachers rank among the most significant members of our community, yet being one of the most underappreciated. It takes a special person to dedicate their life to educate others, serve as role models, give advice, and mentor the younger generations. We often hear about how teachers have gone above and beyond to help others and, … Read more
You’ll find the butter scraper spoon in many older kitchens. It has a long curved shape and small metal fins located within the bowl area of what seems to be a typical spoon. When you see one lying in an old kitchen drawer, you likely think it’s some sort of oddity from the past. But, … Read more
“Listen up, girl. You ghetto nurses need to know your place — fetch coffee, empty bedpans, and keep your mouth shut.” The words cut deeper than the slap itself. For illustration purposes only The crowded emergency room at Mercy General Hospital froze in stunned silence. Maya Thompson, a 26-year-old nurse, stood motionless as the sting … Read more
Little-known consequences of gallbladder removal: Health impacts to monitor What are the body’s reactions after gallbladder removal? After the procedure, the body continues to produce bile from the liver, but its flow becomes constant, which can lead to various undesirable effects: Difficulty digesting fats: In the absence of a storage reservoir, bile is released continuously, … Read more
When my daughter-in-law, Brittany, asked me to babysit for the weekend, I expected cuddles, crumbs, and a few thank-yous—not chaos. The house looked like a toddler hurricane hit: toys everywhere, dishes piled high, and barely any food in the fridge. Still, I didn’t mind. My grandson Noah’s squeal of “Grahma!” melted everything away. We spent … Read more
