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Dublin teenager wins BT Young Scientist after discovering blackberry antibiotic

Dublin teenager wins BT Young Scientist after discovering blackberry antibiotic

The BT Young Scientist award has been won by 15-year old-student Simon Meehan after discovering a blackberry antibiotic in his backyard. He took home the top prize in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) at the RDS in Dublin, after discovering antimicrobial properties of plants in his area. […]

by January 18, 2018
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California has issued caution on cell phone use

It’s official; the department of public health of California has issued caution on cell phone use. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued new ground breaking guidelines for cell phone use. In the guidelines, users are advised to keep phones away from their bodies and to limit use […]

by January 17, 2018
6 great ways to reuse tea bags

6 great ways to reuse tea bags

Here are 6 great ways to reuse tea bags. Tea bags have many uses, even after they have been steeped for a warming and healing cup of tea. Do you drink tea? Before you throw away your used tea bags, remember that healthy living is about being creative and using every […]

by January 13, 2018
Top 10 unique uses for salt

Top 10 unique uses for salt

Top 10 unique uses for salt According the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans consume over twice the daily-recommended daily amount of salt. Excess sodium intake can lead to increase rates of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. It is important to maintain a 1500mg […]

by January 11, 2018
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Guidelines for stroke prevention in women

Guidelines for stroke prevention in women Though incidences of strokes have decreased significantly since the early 90s, more women die from them than men. There were no official guidelines for  stroke prevention in women until now with the help of an expert from the University of Alabama. The American Stroke […]

by January 9, 2018
DIY cacao and coconut nourishing body butter

DIY cacao and coconut nourishing body butter

Do it yourself beauty recipes are favorites, because they are fun to make, and you know exactly what is in them. This cacao and coconut nourishing body butter is a great skin care product for the entire body. This butter is also a perfect gift for the holidays and special […]

by January 7, 2018
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The miraculous hair growth benefits of castor oil

Have you heard of castor oil? It may ring a bell, as it has been used as a remedy for many health conditions for many years, and is continuing to gain popularity amongst alternative health experts. Let’s look at the miraculous hair growth benefits of castor oil. Castor oil is made […]

by January 6, 2018
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Want to look younger? Try these facial exercises

Do you want to look younger? Try these facial exercises that were developed in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. According to a new study, exercising your face for 30 minutes at least every other day can significantly reduce visible signs of aging. For the study, the researchers enrolled […]

by January 5, 2018