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A NY Couple’s Viral Instagram Account Highlights the Charm of “Cheap Old Houses”

Old homes are distinctly beautiful, not merely aesthetically — some certainly don’t fall into that category — but also for the history they preserve. Countless people on social media belong to groups or follow accounts dedicated to these kinds of houses, some of which were built hundreds of years ago.  And they’re often extremely inexpensive to […]

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Bottling Second Chances: Inmates Craft Fine Wine on a Remote Tuscan Prison Island

Off Italy’s western coast in the Tuscan archipelago, just 22 miles from the city of Livorno, lies the tiny, often-windswept island of Gorgona. Visitors are drawn to its rugged beauty, and the isolated location promises not only a secluded getaway but also a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the unique work that goes on at the Gorgona

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Afraid of Cycling Next to Cars? A New Handlebar Sensor Could Help Map Safer Bike Routes

Biking has plenty of benefits — but the thought of riding next to drivers who aren’t always watching the road may prevent some bike owners from taking advantage of the pros. That was the driving force (no pun intended) behind a new system developed by University of Washington researchers that could help cyclists choose the

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Those “Aha!” Moments Aren’t Just Satisfying — They May Help You Remember Information Longer

When lightbulb moments occur — you know, those instances when you’re struck by a brilliant idea or solution seemingly out of nowhere — they can feel like miracles from the universe. But there’s actually science behind them, and according to a new study, their positive impact could last well beyond the instances themselves. Researchers at

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How to Save Years of Priceless Memories: 4 Secure Ways to Back Up Your Phone’s Photos

Whether you’re documenting your best friend’s wedding, the day you brought home your puppy, or your grandkid’s first steps, photos are priceless — and with today’s technology, you can freeze more of your special moments in time than ever before. Most of us stop at simply snapping the images (or perhaps sorting them into digital

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In Ohio, a 2,000-Year-Old Sacred Native American Earthwork Has Reopened to the Public

Two thousand years ago, members of the Hopewell Culture — a group of Indigenous tribes that lived in what is now Ohio and other parts of the Midwest — began building a series of massive mounds and enclosures that exemplified their engineering skills and advanced knowledge of the cosmos.  When Europeans arrived and eventually industrialized

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Pet Owners: Watch Out for Foxtail Seed Pods That Can Harm Your Dog or Cat This Summer

Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people are taking their furry family members out on longer walks and spending more time outside. Alongside blooming flowers and trees, your pet might run into a small, unassuming grass seed pod known as a foxtail. Despite the cute name, foxtails can pose a major threat to your pet’s health. I am a veterinarian in California’s Central Valley, and foxtails are a daily issue where I work, especially during the spring and summer months. 

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Tackling Hearing Loss Can Help Ease Loneliness Epidemic Among Older People, Study Finds

Listening to others is a key part of making connections — but what if you can’t hear them? For those who struggle with hearing loss, effective care may empower them to overcome this obstacle, which could in turn ease the loneliness epidemic among older adults.

According to a new study, providing hearing aids to older generations and teaching them how to use the devices could help them maintain social connections, which often wane as time passes. The authors also say it could reduce increasing feelings of isolation many senior citizens experience.

Per a 2023 University of Michigan survey, 34% of adults between 50 and 80 years old feel isolated sometimes, while 37% feel a lack of companionship. And per the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 3 in 10 adults 65 or above lived alone in 2022.

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Researchers Uncovered Hundreds of Genes Linked to OCD, Providing Clues About How It Changes the Brain — New Research

Obsessive compulsive disorder has many unknowns, including what causes it, why symptoms can differ so much between people, how medication and therapy for it actually work, and why treatment is effective for some people and not for others. In our newly published research, my colleagues and I made a step toward unraveling some of these mysteries by shedding light on the genetics of OCD. Obsessive compulsive disorder is one of the most impairing illnesses worldwide. Affecting about 1 in 50 people globally, OCD is among the top 10 causes of years lost to disability, leading to harmful effects on a person’s ability to work and function in the world and on their family. Compared with people without OCD, a person with the condition has a 30% higher chance of dying prematurely from natural causes, such as infections or other illnesses, and a 300% higher chance of dying early from nonnatural causes, such as accidents or suicide. People with OCD experience obsessions – disturbing, recurrent and unwanted thoughts, fears or mental images – and compulsions, such as repetitive behaviors and rituals performed to ease the anxiety usually caused by obsessions. For example, someone might wash their hands dozens of times or in a specific way to get rid of germs, even if they know it’s excessive or illogical. Avoiding certain places or situations to reduce anxiety or prevent triggering obsessions and compulsions is also common.

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