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The thyroid gland is a small, but extremely important butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy, heart rate, body temperature, and many other functions that are essential for overall health and proper functioning of the body. Unfortunately, thyroid problems are becoming more common – from hypothyroidism … Read more
My son recently got married to a woman I don’t know very well. Since they live in another state, I only met her a few days before the wedding. She seemed nice at first, but she shocked me by mocking me for being a vegan. There was some tension between us from the start, but … Read more
My husband was away on a business trip, but when I visited my in-laws, I was shocked to see baby diapers hanging all over the garden. My husband announced he was going to England for a week on a business trip. He urged me to stay home and rest, saying there was no need to … Read more
You’ve checked in. Printed your boarding pass. Got your coffee. And then you see it – right under the barcode: SSSS. Four little letters that feel like a punch in the gut. Continue reading… ADVERTISEMENT
While my neighbors were on vacation, they left me a voicemail message asking if I could wrap their door handle in aluminum foil. They didn’t say why, and they sounded rushed, so I agreed without giving it much thought. Standing on her porch with the aluminum foil in my hand, I felt a little silly. … Read more
You can’t bring that dog in here, ma’am. This is a maximum-security prison. The guard blocked Rebeca’s way at the entrance. “Please, it’s my sister’s last wish before her execution.” Rebeca’s voice broke as she gripped Max’s leash tightly. “Ma’am, we don’t make exceptions, especially not for convicted murderers.” Other visitors watched her and whispered … Read more
Morning is the most important time of day, especially for people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Poor morning habits can unknowingly increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, and arteriosclerosis. If you have these two problems, you should avoid the following three things: Continue reading… ADVERTISEMENT
Freshly cooked dishes often smell delicious, but what you might not know is that some common cooking habits in the kitchen can silently harbor health risks – particularly through a significant increase in the presence of carcinogenic substances. Here are the invisible killers in your kitchen that you should avoid: 1. Wait until the oil … Read more
I Let My Sister-in-Law Stay in Our Home for Christmas — I Never Imagined What We’d Come Back To When I agreed to let my sister-in-law stay in our house over Christmas, I genuinely thought I was doing the right thing. A kind thing. A family thing.I didn’t realize I was handing her the perfect … Read more
Here’s the thing about flea markets… They can spring hidden pieces from the past on people when they least expect them. Among them are old records, mismatched china, and vintage tools, and every once in a while you’re sure to discover something totally unexpected. That was true at a flea market in British Columbia. Where … Read more
