No one has to remind dog owners how expensive their canine friends can be, because they’re certainly very aware of it! From the many vet visits, the pounds and pounds of dog food every week, the toys, the training, and so forth—the list seemingly never ends. However, since giving away a dog is never the…
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After being in a hospital for almost eight months, a man from north Auckland, New Zealand has a plan for helping hospitals to better feed their patients, specifically through healthier food options. Twenty-nine-year-old Danny Battershill has had severe eczema since childhood and has had many hospital visits since then, including his eight months in several different hospitals…
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For popular Instagram user Gabrielle Santana, rocking a head of luscious, beautiful hair is something she’s quite well known for at this point. She ought to be, given she’s mastered the application of the perfect coiffed pajón and drawn over 18,500 people into following her account due to her must-try hair products and natural styling…
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Whenever you finalize your decision to stick to a diet and fitness routine, with the ultimate goal being to lose weight, one of the easiest ways to get started is by monitoring your calorie count. Basically, calories are basic units of energy that can be found in every food group, and they’re essential for maintaining…
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Even if you don’t have Scottish heritage, this recipe is one you’ll want to take home and try for yourself. This simple whole-wheat bread recipe has the added bonus of including homemade butter, made all the better thanks to the inclusion of Manuka honey and Scotch whiskey. Whether your ancestors once called Scotland home—or you…
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While your vet will certainly have a ready treatment for your dog’s kennel cough, there are also some home remedies you can use alongside that treatment. In fact, kennel cough isn’t so different from the coughs we get when afflicted with a cold, which means these remedies could potentially help you out as well. Of…
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While the concept of bacteria crawling over your face sounds scary or even creepy, it’s actually the best-case scenario in terms of skincare, as the skin apparently houses a special bacterial blend that’s crucial for its health. Despite experts previously seeing these tiny organisms as simple foes, they’re now discovering the sheer amount of good…
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In this day and age, there are plenty of things that can cause you to start losing sleep—from a busy, stressful lifestyle, a digital device that emits blue lighting before you go to bed, to bedroom set ups that aren’t conducive for getting a good night’s sleep. So many factors contribute to sleepless nights, and…
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As most homeowners and renters will tell you, taking care of a rat problem is no easy feat and can take weeks to finally eradicate. To fix their rat or mouse problem, many opt for snap traps, sticky pads, poison (if there are no pets present in the house), or even live-catch traps. However, for…
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While some parts of the U.S. still feel as if they’re in the middle of summer, it doesn’t change the fact that winter is around the corner, and with it comes flu and cold season. Coughing fits, sore throats, and runny noses are never fun and can be incredibly frustrating, but, fortunately, there are many…
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While tri-tips are tougher and admittedly cheaper cuts, they can seriously transform as they braise slow and low in a broth wonderfully flavored by a fairly surprising ingredient—French onion soup mix. The beef’s meaty, deep flavor complements the dish’s caramelized root veggies, thanks in large part to the inclusion of Manuka honey. If you’re ready…
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When a hive has grown so large that it must divide its numbers to survive, one half leaves with a new queen in tow to find a new place to build a hive and call home. However, while honey bees can usually find sufficient spots out in the wild to set up shop, they sometimes…
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If you’re a dog owner who also enjoys making their own barbeque dishes, there is a good chance you’ve noticed some serious jealousy in your dog’s eyes every time you start grilling up something meaty and delicious. Even if you slip them something small off the bone, the stares and the begging are never likely…
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According to a study recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), the weed-killer known as glyphosate decreases the microorganisms in a honey bee’s guts, and such changes leave the insects much more likely to die an early death. These lost but helpful microorganisms in the guts of honey bees are directly…
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When it comes to choosing your next vacation, there are fewer places better than New Zealand, what with its natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and many, many things to do during your likely too brief a stay. It’s a bit of a cliché for travelers to step off a plane and declare the air of a…
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