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Serving The Citizens of Western North Carolina Since 1995 The homeless man stood on the street corner in a ragged coat that was much too thin for the brisk winter day. He looked weary as he held up a simple cardboard sign that read, "Down on my luck. Anything helps." As we walked by, our small group o...
People don't want to feel empathy unless they think they are good at it, study findsEven when feeling empathy for others isn't financially costly or emotionally draining, people will still avoid it because they think empathy requires too much mental ...
United States -- Drug overdoses are not news, drug overdose deaths are not news anymore. What hasn't been talked about, what happens to those who have died ... Unclaimed Bodies From the Opiod Epidemic Are Crowding Morgues - The AtlanticSarah Krebs is...
A common source of confusion when labeling generations is their age. Generational cohorts are defined (loosely) by birth year, not current age. The reason is simple, generations get older in groups. If you think of all Millennials as college students...
How to Create a More Hopeful LifeMaria HillRead full profile When we hear about crimes, failures of governments and other institutions, public or private, it is our hope that takes a hit. Hope is a necessity. It is our emotional engine, the basis for...
Neuronostatin offers potential therapeutic target for treating and avoiding low blood sugarDate:April 7, 2019Source:Experimental BiologyPeople with diabetes who use insulin to control their blood sugar can experience a dangerous condition called hypo...
Eat blueberries for the antioxidants. Exercise daily at a moderate intensity for optimal heart health. Get the vaccine to prevent the disease. Our decision-making and conduct is influenced by what we read, see or hear. And many parts of our lives, fr...
Recipe by:KEANSOR "This is a delicious way to take advantage of early spring's flavorful asparagus. A great dish to accompany large, busy meals, as most of the work can be done ahead of time and the asparagus reheated with the tomatoes and garlic at ...
Grilled Pork Loin Chops Recipe by:ScorpioGG "Tangy, a little sweet, very moist and very easy to prepare -- you're going to love these grilled chops. They turn out wonderfully tasty with an awesome array of flavors. You might want to throw an extra ch...
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified two adjacent clusters of nerve cells in the brains of mice whose activation levels upon sighting a visual threat spell the difference between a timid response and a bold or eve...
This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the hea...
Recipe by:Chef John "My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust." 4 servings Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and freshly ground black...
"The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other." ― Meryl Streep What is Empathy? The term "empathy" is used to describe a wide range of experiences. Emotion rese...
Date:May 2, 2019Source:University of Eastern FinlandSummary:Researchers have discovered of a new type of gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction. The researchers employed gene manipulation technology to remove th...
When I was a kid, a pet changed my life. It was not our family's lovable mutt Frisky, or even Murphy, my pet duck. No, it was a four-foot yellow rat snake named Fred I got for three bucks when I was 13. He lived in a cage in my bedroom. I was t...
A single mom, raising two teenage boys. A proud mom, as her older son, Tyler, graduated high school, his whole life in front of him. All of their lives changed less than a month after that proud moment. Tyler went to a party at a friend's and was fou...
SOME THOUGHTFUL ACTS CAN MAKE THIS TIME A LITTLE LESS PAINFUL. By: Robbie Miller Kaplan 2 years ago Holidays that focus on parents are a particularly difficult time when you have lost a child. What does a mother do on Mother's Day if she is a bereav...
Happy Mother's Day! This is a day to let your mom know just how much you appreciate her! Many of us honor the memory of our mothers. Many mothers have lost children .... For those mothers, talking abut their child may be a priceless...
A study of firefighters in the United States breaks new ground in understanding how groups of workers -- especially those in high-risk occupations -- are able to take leaps of faith. The study conveys what goes into a person's ability to make critica...
Yes, we all love Fridays and the common reason being it's the day before Saturday, before the weekend, before a Holiday or a vacation. It's basically the day before something great, and yet it can be so much more. Here's a quick list on why Fridays a...
Connie Francis passed away at 87, closing the chapter on a life lived fully, loudly, and often, defiantly. Her voice, instantly recognizable on hits like "Stupid Cupid" and "Where the Boys Are," was j...
Hey friends! Happy Monday from right here in beautiful Western North Carolina! Mondays can sometimes feel like trying to push a boulder uphill, especially when you're still dreaming of the weekend's m...
There's a certain magic to a Southern summer night. You know the one: where the air hangs heavy and warm, cicadas hum their twilight song, and then, slowly, one by one, tiny lights begin to wink on. F...
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This Thursday, July 10, 2025, marks the arrival of the first full moon of the astronomical summer, often known as the Thunder Moon or Buck Moon. If you're in Weste...
The Fourth of July. For many of us, it's a weekend of barbecues, sunshine, and dazzling fireworks lighting up the night sky. But for our beloved pets and the unseen wildlife around us, it's often a we...
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