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Meditation, often heralded as a panacea for stress and a gateway to mental clarity, has gained widespread popularity as a tool for enhancing well-being. However, recent discussions and studies suggest that meditation is not universally beneficial and can, in certain circumstances, have adverse effects. A recent study highlights these potential pitfalls, emphasizing the need for…

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When you’ve been burning the candle at both ends most of your life, it can be challenging to permit yourself to relax. Karlie Kloss, a self-proclaimed “workaholic,” knows this better than anybody. Since she was 15, the supermodel has maintained a packed schedule with responsibilities from hosting TV shows to philanthropy to modeling and entrepreneurship.…

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Former basketball player Mike Gminksi recently detailed his career struggles with alcoholism and his journey to Christ. Gminksi, who played four years at Duke and was named the ACC Rookie of the Year, appeared on the “UNPACKIN It’ podcast recently, where he addressed various topics, including sharing his testimony. During the interview, he shared that…

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Isabella Strahan is officially cancer-free! The 19-year-old daughter of “Good Morning America” co-host Michael Strahan posted an update on her YouTube series, where she’s been sharing her health journey after having emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, a type of malignant tumor, in her cerebellum. In her latest vlog, titled “Goodbye…

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It’s been called the morning miracle, getting up before everyone else and winning the day, but does it actually make you more focused and productive? The extreme early start as a cultural phenomenon first exploded on social media, inspired by Robin Sharma’s book The 5 am Club and other hashtag-friendly titles such as The Miracle Morning and Power Hour. Leadership…

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A new study recently offered a beacon of hope for Americans disillusioned with Gen Z. A report from the American Bible Society revealed that members of Gen Z have the highest stress level of any age group, but those who read the Bible regularly score higher on a happiness and mental health scale than Millenials…

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An expert recently dished out some juicy info that’ll have you locking lips even more. It turns out kissing is not only lush, it’s also a bit of a health kick. Dating guru Jacob Lucas spilled the beans about the physical and mental perks of a good old smooch. He revealed, “Saliva contains many substances that can fight bacteria…

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Death is inevitable, but that hasn’t stopped health researchers from looking for ways to put it off as long as possible. Their newest candidate is painless, free, doesn’t taste bad and won’t force you to break a sweat: Gratitude. A new study of almost 50,000 older women found that the stronger their feelings of gratitude,…

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Ann Wilson, the lead singer of the band Heart, recently announced that she’s been diagnosed with cancer. The 74-year-old wrote in a statement posted to social media, “I recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous.” She said the operation was “successful” and she’s “feeling great,” but “my doctors…

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Dick Vitale recently underwent successful surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck just four days after the longtime ESPN college basketball commentator announced that he was battling cancer again. Vitale wrote in a post on X, “I’m in recovery after my surgery & the surgeon Dr Vosler removed the Lymph node that was…

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