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Let’s talk… What’s Really in Your Ink? The Hidden Dangers Beneath Tattoo Art Tattoos are more popular than ever, adorning the bodies of nearly 1 in 3 Americans. But before you ink that meaningful quote or detailed dragon sleeve, it’s worth asking: what exactly is in tattoo ink—and what happens when you try to remove…
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Per family tradition, to mark Memorial Day from the Lone Star State, my cousin, Adam, posted to Facebook about the long tradition of military service in the family, and it made me think a good deal of the early days of Colonial America and the many conflicts, good and bad, that early Americans faced, including…
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Let’s talk…Bittersweet Bliss: Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil Join Forces for Your Health What if your next indulgent dessert could actually boost your health? Science says: go for it—especially if it involves dark chocolate and olive oil. Yet, remember this is a dessert if you need to avoid sugar. Dark chocolate, especially with at least…
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At my house, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by old photos and portraits, from both sides of the family, that remind us of our own past and those of our ancestors. When I was growing up, I used to be enthralled by the stories shared by my paternal grandfather about his time in London during…
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Let’s talk: The silent threat you should not ignore- Blood Clots! Blood clots are a hidden health hazard that can strike without warning—and sometimes, without any symptoms at all. While clotting is a natural and life-saving response to bleeding, it can quickly become dangerous when blood clots form inside the veins or arteries, blocking circulation…
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There’s a particularly doleful piece of poetry, often recited on days of military remembrance, titled “For the Fallen,” written by English dramatist Laurence Binyon, in 1914, in the midst of the First Great War. His piece, not unlike the more familiar “In Flanders Fields,’ is written in deep reflection, in a moment when the spirit…
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Let’s talk…Microplastics: The Tiny Threat Lurking in Our Food Microplastics, tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter- down to 1/25,000th of an inch- have become a pervasive environmental concern in recent years. They originate from larger plastic items breaking down over time or are intentionally produced for industrial uses, such as in…
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PIZZA PIE My Dad’s sister, Juanita married Cliff Chambers. They lived in Knoxville during the early 1960’s. While they lived there, our families visited quite often. I enjoyed going to Aunt Juanita’s house because on the way, we always passed a Mayfield’s dairy store that had a huge cow on the roof. I always looked…
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By Shane Gilreath Habemus Papam. We have a pope. A few years ago, when studying Theology at the Augustine Institute, I made what some might call an unwise, if not impromptu decision – to take up Latin. Though it was not required, as it is in some programs, having studied a lot of languages in…
Read MoreLet’s talk…What is falling asleep with “Cognitive Shuffling”?
Let’s talk…What is falling asleep with “Cognitive Shuffling”? By Jean Davenport-Niles In the search for a better night’s sleep, emergency physician and sleep expert Dr. Joe Whittington is making waves with a technique called cognitive shuffling—a simple, screen-free mental exercise that’s helping people drift off faster and sleep deeper. What is this? Cognitive shuffling involves…
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