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Dancer had fainting spells for 18 years. Going into cardiac arrest finally led to a diagnosis

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The morning of Terrianne Zonca's grandfather's funeral in Honolulu, she was so busy getting ready that she forgot to eat breakfast.

Before going to the mortuary, Zonca's family gathered at her parents' house. They shared a glass of sake in honor of her beloved grandfather.

When the service started, Zonca's heart was racing. Her palms were ...Read more

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Disability memoir explores life, love and human experience through poetry

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It’s been said before that most poetry is autobiographical. Poetry is known to draw from a place of truth — whether emotional truth, universal observation, or personal anecdote. But "Recalibrating Gravity" by Mary Keating is a true memoir, told through a series of poems. In many ways, verse is the ideal form for Keating to share a story that...Read more

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College student saved her dad thanks to CPR training at Damar Hamlin's alma mater

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A few months after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during an NFL game, his alma mater – the University of Pittsburgh – trained its roughly 400 athletes in CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator.

For soccer goalie Ellie Breech, it was a refresher of the skills she'd learned while working summers as ...Read more

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Lori Borgman: Summer games are over the fence

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Heat waves still emanate from the grill. Paper plates, smeared with ketchup, mustard and remains of burgers and hot dogs, litter the tables.

One of the grands is sitting on her aunt’s lap. The grand just turned 14 and is a good three inches taller than her aunt. She is in an uncomfortable looking plank position with her long, lanky legs ...Read more

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Understanding and managing the real medical condition of ‘moon face’

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like your face was rounder than usual? You might be experiencing what’s known as “moon face” or “cortisol face” — a condition where the face appears swollen and puffy. This health concern has been popping up on TikTok, where users are sharing their experiences and seeking answers.

Moon ...Read more

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3 nutrients that might slow down aging, according to new study

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A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging identified three common nutrients that could potentially slow down the aging process.

The research, which analyzed data from nearly 4,000 postmenopausal women with an average age of 63, used advanced “epigenetic clock” technology to measure biological age and its ...Read more

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A missed pop fly stopped a 6-year-old's heart. His mom helped restart it with CPR

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When the Barracudas baseball team found itself in need of several players, 6-year-old Oscar Stuebe was happy to fill in as a teammate with his 7-year-old brother, Connor.

The Stuebe brothers also played together on The Yankees, another team in Palm Beach County, Florida. During a recent Yankees game, they had pulled off a fun feat. Oscar caught...Read more

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Mastering the game: Wilbur Ross on power, profit and perseverance

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It was one of his earliest and most unforgettable moments in corporate life. Young Wilbur Ross was closing a real estate deal with the legendary Bill Zeckendorf at the real estate magnate’s panoramic and totally circular office. Catching Ross gawking at his surroundings, Zeckendorf comes up from behind, puts his arm around the young man, and ...Read more

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Lori Borgman: Fort Knox has nothing on us

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I am married to Mr. Security. We have an entire plastic tub full of timers. The lights in our house never burn brighter than when we are not home.

I typically spend the day before we go out of town packing. He spends the day setting up timers and reminding me what lights I can and can’t turn on.

The lamp in the family room is off limits. It ...Read more

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Congenital heart defect rates may be much higher than once thought

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A broad new analysis of Colorado insurance data suggests national estimates may be severely undercounting children born with heart defects, and at least half of them have other genetic disorders and chronic conditions.

The study, published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, offers the ...Read more

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6 memoirs about the unconventional faces of motherhood

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Motherhood comes in many forms, some less conventional than others. But thankfully, nowadays, more and more mothers are opening up about their unconventional experiences — because there’s bound to be someone out there who could use the helpful reminder that they’re in the same boat.

This list of memoirs encapsulates the many faces of “...Read more

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Study: TikTok’s ‘For You’ suggestions can be dangerous for some women

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Researchers analyzed TikTok’s “For You” suggestions and discovered the page’s algorithm may be contributing to a significant issue for female users. It’s making some women dislike their own bodies.

Australian researchers surveyed 273 women between 18 and 28 years old from July-October 2021 on their use of the social media platform. ...Read more

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Resentencing effort works with California DAs to reunite incarcerated mothers with their families sooner

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Five years after state law empowered prosecutors to recommend the early release of people who have substantially rehabilitated in prison, an architect of the landmark reform saw something starkly missing: women prisoners were a tiny fraction of those set free.

“We see this across every industry. We’re underrepresented,” said Hillary Blout...Read more

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Lori Borgman: AI and I will be with you in 1 moment

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Whoever first coined the phrase, "It's nothing big, it's everything small," was ahead of the times.

I think about that every time I pause over AI, A1 and Al.

Depending on whether you read that sentence in serif type (letters with slabs on the end of strokes) or sans serif type (no slabs), you may or may not have read it correctly.

The first ...Read more

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Debra-Lynn B. Hook: Organizing the lived-in house is not for the feint of heart

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Let’s get one thing straight, Mr. Home Organizing Service.

When I said I wanted to organize my house, I did not mean I want to discard everything that you shame me into believing is useless.

I am not interested in throwing away the souvenirs my late political science professor husband collected from his world travels just because they don’...Read more

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5 science-based guides to the beauty industry

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The beauty industry is more alive than ever, with makeup tutorials, home-brewed skincare hacks, talk of “anti-aging”, dieting, and more trending on social media, commercials, and celebrity blogs. We’re constantly being bombarded with an abundance of advertisements and misinformation. So how do we know what’s true, and who is just trying ...Read more

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Telehealth for kids: Balancing the pros and cons in pediatric care

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Telehealth is making giant leaps in pediatric care, bringing doctors into living rooms faster than your child can say, “Daddy, I don’t feel so good.” This digital revolution shifts how families access medical services, offering enhanced care delivery while navigating unique challenges.

One of the most significant effects of telehealth in ...Read more

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A police detective sergeant saves lives. His wife saved his

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After another emotional day investigating domestic violence and child abuse cases in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Rafaelito Cruz sat down to dinner with his wife and two of his three children.

After the meal, the 51-year-old special victims unit detective sergeant lingered by the family piano. His son Julian, 18, was teaching himself how to play ...Read more

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Insightful and exciting military thriller leaves readers hungry for more

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The Berlin Airlift is just taking off in the summer of 1948, but challenges abound on land and in the air as unlikely allies work together to feed a starving city in "Cold War," historian and award-winning author Helena P. Schrader’s thrilling sequel to "Cold Peace" and middle volume of her new trilogy, Bridge to Tomorrow.

Picking up where "...Read more

 

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