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What young women should know about breast cancer

A prevailing myth concerning breast cancer is that it only affects older women. Various medical organizations and institutions recommend women begin receiving mammograms starting at age 40, which may compel women younger than 40 to think that they are immune to breast cancer. Yale Medicine notes...

Why you should shop local for the holidays and beyond

Various components come together to make the holiday season a festive time of year. There is a lot to get done in a short amount of time during the holiday season, and part of that includes shopping for all of the family members and friends on your shopping list. Shopping can be a complicated...

Holiday shopping tips you can't afford to miss

The festive and fun nature of the holiday season can make it easy to forget the benefits of being frugal. Many people go overboard on holiday spending, making this time of year costly for consumers. Sales between the beginning of November 2023 and Christmas Eve 2023 climbed 3.1 percent from the...

Horoscopes for 09/26/24

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Even though you told yourself you'll just suck it up and get through the week, you're having a change of heart, Aries. Some modifications are necessary to navigate the waters. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, all bets are off this week, especially if you've been smoothing over...

Call Munich to mind with your own Oktoberfest bash

Various regions around the world are known for certain celebrations that attract crowds from near and far. New Orleans' French Quarter lights up in honor of Mardi Gras; the Carnival of Venice is an historic festival full of masked balls that takes place around this Italian city of canals; people...

The basics of leukemia

Cancer can affect just about every part of the body. Leukemia is the name given to cancers that affect the blood and blood-forming tissues of the body. The word comes from the Greek words for "white" (leukos) and "blood" (haima). The Cleveland Clinic says leukemia develops when the DNA of a single...

Understand the menopause transition

The human body is capable of various amazing feats, but many will attest that the ability of women to nurture and grow what will become another person is the body's most impressive characteristic. Healthline states a woman can get pregnant and bear children from puberty, when they start getting...

The link between sleep and healthy aging

A good night's rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest is important for people of all ages, including seniors. The National Council on Aging notes the brain needs sleep to regulate the body, restore energy and repair damage. Recognition...

Horoscopes for 09/19/24

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a difficult problem may require you to take a step back and think about a different approach. Start fresh in a few days. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A happy accident reconnects you with someone you haven't seen in quite a while, Taurus. The rekindled relationship may lead...

Things you may not know about rice

Rice is a major component of cuisines spanning the globe. Rice is one of the most important commodities in the world and feeds more people than any other crop. In fact, it is a staple food, with the average American consuming 27 pounds of rice a year. However, the U.S. Rice Producers Association...