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Nov 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Miley Cyrus and Friends: A Day of Birthdays and Horoscopes

Today is a special day for some famous people! Miley Cyrus, singer and actress, turns 32. Also celebrating are Salli Richardson-Whitfield, actress, at 57, Robin Roberts, journalist, at 64, and Bruce Hornsby, musician, at 70. Happy Birthday to them all! Now, let's talk horoscopes. This year, the the

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Nov 23 2024SPORTS

Patrick Fishburn: The Utah Golfer with a Story to Tell

Patrick Fishburn, a rising star in the world of golf, wasn't always destined to be a professional golfer. Born in Ogden, Utah, to a sporty family, Fishburn was more into basketball and other activities as a teenager. But something changed, and he found his true calling on the golf course. By 2009, h

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Nov 23 2024HEALTH

Singles vs. Partners: A Personality and Happiness Comparison

Ever wondered how lifelong singles differ from those who have always been in relationships? A recent study used data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) to find out. The research looked at over 77, 000 people, mostly over 50 years old, from 27 countries. It turned out

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Nov 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Desk Job to Music Mogul: Peter Rudge's Epic Journey

Imagine being ready to settle down with a government job, but fate throws you into the world of rock 'n' roll instead. That's what happened to Peter Rudge in 1968. Instead of taking a Civil Service exam, he got a job at Track Records, a label linked to The Who. Rudge's life took an unexpected turn,

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

The Neural Dance: How Your Thoughts and Personality Shape Brain Connections

Brain activity during quiet time reveals a lot about how our brains work and who we are as individuals. It's tough to separate brain features linked to personality traits from those connected to thoughts happening at rest. Researchers looked at three brain networks - the ventral and dorsal attention

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Helping Parkinson's Patients Battle Depression: A Study on Therapy Effectiveness

Depression is a tough challenge for many people with Parkinson's disease. But how well do psychological therapies help them? A recent study dug into this question. Researchers wanted to find out if a type of therapy called Interpersonal Psychotherapy could make a difference. They gathered a group of

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Nov 19 2024CELEBRITIES

Cynthia Erivo's Long Nails: A Hygiene Lesson for Dax Shepard

Did you know that Cynthia Erivo has a clever way to keep clean with her long nails? On a podcast, Dax Shepard asked her about it, but she wasn't impressed. He asked how she wipes her butt with extra-long nails. Cynthia wasn't happy about the question, but she answered anyway. She said, "Nobody just

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Helping Teens with CP Walk Better: The Power of Personalized Biofeedback

Ever wondered how teens with cerebral palsy (CP) can improve their walking? Enter biofeedback, a clever tool that uses sounds, sights, or feelings to help them walk better. Not all teens respond the same way, though. Some get better right away, while others take time. Why? Because they need to remem

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Life Lessons from the Open-Source World

Open-source technology isn't just about code—it's about sharing, caring, and building communities. Ever since I started using Linux decades ago, I've picked up valuable life lessons that go way beyond computers. One big takeaway is that sharing is key. Open-source giants like Linux wouldn't exist wi

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Nov 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Happiness Guru Arthur Brooks: A Personal Journey

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it

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