23andMe Bankruptcy and Your Data The company has declared bankruptcy, and it appear that your data may be at risk as assets may be taken over by bidders. The company was, once, very popular on Wall Street shortly after its founding. Its current value is a pittance compared to what it was at its peak. […]
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To mend polarization, start with the person in the mirror. From a recent article in the Portland Press Herald by Linda L. Morrison, Professor at University of New England. The author, a clinical psychologist and university professor, reflects on the role of the far left in contributing to the increasing political polarization in the U.S.
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WHEN I PUT TOGETHER AND DELIVERED THIS, MY FATHER WAS STILL ALIVE. HE GREW UP DURING THE DEPRESSION IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, AND LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF HIS LIFE IN THIS LAND. I TRIED TO MOLD THIS TALK THROUGH HIS EYES – A MAN WITH A BOUNDLESS ZEST FOR LIFE, ITS CHALLENGES, AND A KEEN
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The Surprising Science Behind Increasing Happiness in Later Life You can be more joyful as we age. Contrary to what some may think, data shows that happiness is high for young adults, then bottoms in late forties only to increase as we age. Positive changes in personality result from more emotional stability, conscientious and agreeableness
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There is a right way and a wrong way to sleep. You need a night of quality sleep to feel well. It can improve your health, mood, longevity and digestion. Mattresses are almost always on sale or that’s what it seems. It’s hard to pick one out in a store. It’s a little better if
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Physical activity is very important for brain health. Recent research shows that it helps to reduce depression and build a bigger brain to offset age related cognitive decline. Studies at the University of Limerick and Iowa State looked at resistance exercise like weight lifting and body weight exercises since they may help in treatment of
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Venting a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests. If one’s response to anger is to let it out physically or verbally, then it appears to just reinforce the response instead of acting in a less harmful manner. Instead, techniques often used
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Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Arnold is a three episode TV series on Netflix with Schwarzenegger narrating his life story. The first part is his growing up in rural Austria and starting his bodybuilding journey. The second is his life in California and making movies. The last episode is about his time
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Eight Brutal Truths Everyone Should Realize Earlier In Life 1. Material possessions won’t make you better or happier. 2. You can’t make everyone happy. If it is your goal, you are bound to lose yourself. 3. Being perfect is unrealistic, Being a better version of yourself should be what you pursue. 4. Your achievements and
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