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  Eight months after losing my wife of 43 years, I thought the worst the quiet could do was keep me company—until a freezing Thursday in a Walmart parking lot, when I gave my winter coat to a shivering young mother and her baby. I figured I’d never see them again. I'm 73, and ever since my wife Ellen died eight months ago, the house has felt too quiet. "It's you and me against the world, Harold." Not peaceful quiet, but the kind that settles into your bones and makes the refrigerator hum sound like a fire alarm. For 43 years, it was just us. Morning coffee at the wobbly kitchen table. Her humming while she folded laundry. Her hand finding mine in church, squeezing once when the pastor said something she liked, twice when she was bored. We never had children. Not by choice exactly, not by accident either. Doctors, timing, money, one bad surgery, and then it was simply the two of us. "It's you and me against the world, Harold," she used to say. "And w...

  A heart attack often seems like it comes out of nowhere, but your body may give you subtle warning signs one month before an attack. These early symptoms, frequently mistaken for stress, fatigue, or even indigestion, are begging for your attention and recognizing them could save your life! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one person dies of cardiovascular disease every 33 seconds, making heart disease the leading cause of death for men and women. “A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood,” the CDC writes. “The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle.” But a recent study – published in the National Library of Medicine – explains that some symptoms are present one month before the attack, giving people ample time to get medical help. Let’s review some of these symptoms so you can identify when you’re having heart-related i...

  Even though TV’s most famous doctor was making $700,000 an episode in its final season, House star Hugh Laurie said he feels like a fraud. Regretting that he played “a fake version” of a doctor instead of a becoming a real one like his father wanted, Laurie admitted that his “dad would have hated” the shortcut that he chose to follow. Keep reading to learn more about Laurie’s decision to be an actor instead of a doctor. Dr. William (Ran) Laurie had huge hopes for the youngest of his sons, Hugh Laurie who was born in June 1959. The junior Laurie was following in the footsteps of his esteemed father, a physician who before starting his career was a 1948 Olympic gold medalist in coxless pairs (rowing) and a graduate of a college of the University of Cambridge. When the British-born Laurie was studying at the same college as his dad, he too was a member of the rowing team with plans to train for the Olympics, and then go to medical school. But then, the young man discovered a drama c...

 If you’ve ever purchased a rice cooker, you may have noticed a surprise addition in the box. It’s a rice paddle, and it looks like a wide, flat spatula with a round head and small handle. It is typically made of plastic or wood. In Japan, they are called “shamoji,” and they are a kitchen staple. So don’t toss it into the utensil drawer with other rarely used spatulas. Keep it alongside the rice cooker, which will keep the appliance in good condition while significantly improving the rice’s texture. The purpose of the rice paddle Rice cookers are lined with a nonstick coating, which means they should only be used with certain types of utensils, namely plastic and wood. Tools made of metal and similarly hard materials can scratch and scrape the coating, making it peel off and become ineffective. So the cooker comes with its own rice paddle that’s safe to use with the main product. Simply put, the rice paddle is meant to stir, scoop, and serve rice — all without mashing up the grains...

  According to the American Cancer Society, the average adult in the United States has about a forty percent chance of developing cancer during their lifetime [1]. Because it is such a prevalent disease, doctors and scientists are constantly searching for treatments and cures. When it comes to cancer research, one of the main focuses is prevention. While most experts agree that there is nothing you can do to guarantee that you will not develop cancer, there are many lifestyle factors that can help decrease your risk significantly. One of these is diet. Eating certain anti-cancer foods, while not likely to actively fight cancer, can help prevent it. “Research tells us that making healthy food choices consistently over time can reduce your risk of getting cancer, but you can’t say with absolute certainty that food can prevent cancer,” says wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford. “There are no guarantees.” [2] The dietary habits that affect cancer risk can be attributed to having too muc...

  If tensions around the globe ever escalated into a large-scale conflict, many would wonder where the safest places on Earth might be. In the event of World War III, it would be essential to find locations far removed from military targets, political alliances, and major economic centers. The most secure places would be those with geographic isolation, self-sufficient resources, and a history of neutrality. While no location is completely risk-free, some countries and regions are significantly better positioned to ride out global instability. Based on geographic location, military neutrality, and sustainability, here are ten of the safest places to be if global war broke out. 1. New Zealand New Zealand is one of the most remote countries in the world. It has no major enemies and is rarely involved in global disputes. Its small population means fewer targets and less chance of conflict. The country has strong agriculture and clean energy from natural sources. Most of its power come...

  Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz have been married for over nine years at this point. They welcomed their daughter four years ago and have kept the little girl out of the public eye since then. Now, it seems they have welcomed their second child together. Keep reading to learn more about the latest addition to their family. 51-year-old actress Cameron Diaz and her husband, 45-year-old musician Benji Madden, welcomed their second child together on Friday. The couple took to Instagram to jointly announce the birth of their son Cardinal. The couple shared the news with the help of a photo of a piece of artwork that read, “A little bird whispered to me.” The announcement came as a surprise for most people because no one had known the couple was expecting a child. In the caption, Madden wrote, “We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our Son, Cardinal Madden.” He went on, “He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!” “For the kids safety and privacy we won’t be posting ...