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Manaus to Porto Velho | Tough Rides Season 3 Episode 4

June 7, 2023
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It is now time to test Ryan’s resolve and put his survival skills to the test. After exploring the Amazon rainforest from the air, Ryan meets up with Leo, a tree-climbing and jungle survival expert. …

Trapped Between the Most Comfortable and the Most Stressful Era: What’s the Way Out?

June 7, 2023
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On the surface, so many of us feel our lives are too busy. We’re stressed and overwhelmed and can’t find the time for all the things we want to do. On the other hand, we’ve never had more automation, convenience, and collective wealth than we do now. And according to time use surveys published online…

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Top Autism-Friendly Vacation Ideas for Summer

June 7, 2023
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By Donald Wood From TravelPulse Hitting the road for a summer family vacation with children can be very stressful, but the intensity of preparation and the scrutiny over every detail is amplified when one of the kids along for the ride is on the autism spectrum. As the father of an autistic daughter, planning autism-friendly…

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My ‘Ivory Tower’ Is in the Basement of a Suburban Split-Level

June 7, 2023
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I got an interesting email (actually, it was more like a rant) from a guy who was upset about an encounter he had with the Social Security Administration. It went on for a couple pages. I’m used to rants. After all, you just can’t please everyone all the time. But here is the part of…

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Afternoon Workouts Show Promise in Blood Sugar Control for Diabetics

June 7, 2023
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For individuals grappling with Type 2 diabetes, the timing of physical activity could be as impactful as the workout itself. Emerging research suggests that optimizing blood sugar control could hinge on a simple adjustment. “In this study, we [have] shown that adults with Type 2 diabetes had the greatest improvement in glucose control when they…

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Book Recommendation: ‘How the Canyon Became Grand: A Short History’

June 7, 2023
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The word “breathtaking” did not make it into Noah Webster’s original 1823 American Dictionary of the English Language. Perhaps, it is because the adjective was not necessary until the Grand Canyon became a national monument and then a national park almost a century after Webster first published his grand volume. Yet, it is the word…

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Bizarre and Beautiful: These Strange ‘Earth Pyramids’ Have Giant Rocks Balanced Atop Them

June 7, 2023
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Land deep in a forest on the border of Italy and Austria, and you’ll discover an otherworldly range of clay structures that look like an army of pyramids, topped by little hats. Also likened to organ pipes, the strange conical structures are almost 200 years old and the natural result of a huge storm that…

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10 Simple Habits to Foster This Summer

June 7, 2023
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Summertime is an opportune time to focus on making improvements in yourself and your life. The days are longer, the schedule is more relaxed, and there is time and space to review, reflect, and retool the areas of your life that could use some refreshing. When it comes to making improvements, often the key is…

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7 Ancient Horse Breeds That Helped Build Human Civilization That Survive Today—Some Are Very Common

June 7, 2023
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Horses were the engines that moved into place the very foundations of human civilization. Since ancient times, people have bred horses to harness their strength—for use in transportation, agriculture, work, and war. Some have pinned the first domestication of horses to as early as 3500 B.C., while others have pointed to evidence attesting to origins…

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