As we age, our teeth and gums can face unique challenges. A recent study gathered evidence from various sources to paint a clearer picture of oral frailty among older adults. This condition affects a significant portion of seniors, with the numbers varying depending on the region and the specific gr
Are we truly done with the era of "wokeness"? Some people think so, especially after certain election results. They believe we've moved past the days of endless debates about topics like whether women can have penises, or if being fat is healthy. But is it really that simple? Many institutions, fro
2024 was a year filled with unique words and phrases that shaped politics and pop culture. From "joy" to "demure, " these terms not only caught our attention but also reflected deeper societal trends. For instance, Democrats tried to make "joy" their campaign slogan, but it didn't resonate with vote
Did you know that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, doesn't affect men and women the same way? While guidelines for treating it are often similar, there are unique challenges and opportunities for women. Throughout their lives, women can face different hypertension risks and responses
You might have heard that being overweight can affect a lot of things, but did you know it could be linked to problems with your parathyroid glands? These tiny glands in your neck help control your body's calcium levels. When something goes wrong and they make too much parathyroid hormone, it's call
Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers
On December 28th, high school sports were in full swing with some exciting matches. Let's dive into the highlights! In girls' hockey, Brayley Vandenberg shone brightly for Sartell-Sauk Rapids by scoring two goals against Hutchinson. The game ended 4-1. Forest Lake and Brainerd-Little Falls tied 2-2
Let's talk about calories. We eat them, we burn them, and we often obsess over them. But is counting every single calorie really the best way to stay healthy? Not so fast. First off, calories come from food. We need them to live and do stuff like breathe or run a race. So, to lose weight, you have
During the 31 years of the Heisei era (1989-2018), two notable figures, Ninagawa Yukio and Noda Hideki, left a significant mark on the global theatre scene. Unlike many directors, Ninagawa Yukio didn’t focus on Japanese cultural elements in his productions. Instead, he merged diverse cultures, creat
Ever wondered why language models often struggle with Taiwanese Traditional Chinese? The nuances of this language have long been ignored. Enter Taiwan LLM—a unique Large Language Model specifically designed for Taiwan's Traditional Chinese. By using a massive pretraining corpus and instruction-finet
