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LOGAN, W.Va. — Sitting on a bench laughing with a co-worker during a morning smoke break, Debra Orcutt quickly raises her hand when asked if she knows anyone dealing with depression. “I am,” she tells a visitor to the roadside market where she bakes brownies and peanut butter fudge. Orcutt, 63, has used medication to […]
Just like a refreshing glass of lemonade made with extra zest, drinking water can carry unwanted additives due to chemical leakage from rubber plumbing seals. These seals, much like the additives in rubber tires that are released as pollution, also have the potential to transform into other undesirable compounds. A recent small-scale study highlights the […]
Just like a car without fuel, our bodies can’t function properly without sleep. Not only does sleep deprivation make us feel awful, but it can also harm our brain. Imagine a delicate gadget, like a computer, that relies on a constant power supply to function optimally. Similarly, our brains need proper rest to perform at […]
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