David Jirard

Your Body Gives You 8 Chances to Prevent Cancer

The human body has its own defensive mechanisms against diseases. In many cases, your immune system will stave off diseases that attack you, but there is one key factor: Early diagnosis and early treatment can eradicate the disease at its budding stage. In most cases, cancer develops over a long period of time, and the ...

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A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

How Tofu Came to the West

Tofu is a favored Chinese dish. Its lightness makes it suitable for all kinds of cooking. It is an economical, nutritious, and tasty delicacy. It is a popular and healthy food not only in China, but also in East Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, and its popularity is growing around the ...

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Stir-fry is one of many ways to prepare tofu.

Resentment Shortens Your Life

Everybody has negative moods sometimes, such as resentment, dissatisfaction, etc. Usually, they disappear soon, but if you are frequently in such moods or hold onto them for a long time, wrinkles will soon develop on your face and make you look old. Why resentment and anger make you look old Have you noticed that when ...

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Carrying resentment around is not good for your health.

Bedtime Habits for a Longer Life

Everybody wishes for good health and longevity. Especially after they hit middle age, people pay more attention to physical health whether by scrutinizing their diet or lifestyle. The habits we build before going to bed are one gateway to staying young. If you can use this time to practice these bedtime habits, it will help ...

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Middle-aged couple peacefully sleeping.

10 Tips for Summer Health

Summer is now upon us and maintaining summer health is important. How can you live through the hot summer months amid the epidemic that is still going strong? Avoiding crowded places is important. You also need to enhance your immunity. Eating in accord with nature is the rule to follow. Nevertheless, the hot weather can ...

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A laughing man holding a dandelion.

The Ugliest Woman in the World

Her name is Mary Ann Bevan, and she was once called “the ugliest woman in the world.” Behind the sad title is the story of a devoted mother who suffered endless humiliation to raise her children. Early years Mary was born in East London in 1874, one of the eight children raised by a working-class ...

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A photo of Mary Ann Bevan before the acromegaly began.

8 Simple Exercises for a Healthy Life

Naturally, everyone wants to improve their health, but nowadays we are occupied with electronic devices to such an extent that almost everyone, whether young or old, spends a lot of time looking at a smartphone. Many of us are immersed in our devices, and that is not great for our health. A few simple exercises ...

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There are simple exercises to mitigate the impacts of the time we spend on our electronic devices.

The Best Foods for Calcium

Taking in enough calcium when you are young prevents its deficiency when you get old. Foods that are rich in calcium Tahini Many people think that milk and dairy products are the foods with the most calcium per ounce, but actually, it is tahini. This condiment made from ground sesame seeds is rich in protein, ...

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Foods rich in calcium strengthen your teeth and bones.

4 Tips When Traveling by Air

A safe and comfortable flight requires adequate preparation in advance. Ms. Lin, a 28-year veteran flight attendant at a major U.S. airline, offers some suggestions when traveling by air. 4 worthwhile tips when traveling by air 1. Choose a major airline when traveling by air People often compare prices when shopping for goods and try ...

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Airplane in flight, headed toward the setting sun.

3 Ways to Succeed With Others

If you want to succeed in social interactions, remember to follow these 3 simple principles: Focus on people’s strengths, remember the good things people have done for you, and be a friend in need. If you want to succeed with others, follow these principles 1. To succeed with others, focus on their strengths Liu Bang, ...

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Double exposure of businessman giving two thumbs up and a cityscape at sunset.