[ad_1] Power of positivityApril 29, 2021 Are you and your family fans of rice? This ancient whole grain is delicious, nutritious, inexpensive, and versatile for meals. Did you know that you can also benefit from rice water? According to an article published by the Harvard School of Public Health, evidence from China suggests that humans…

[ad_1] Dream Foundation A company that sends flowers, cards, fresh-baked cookies, and fine chocolates to end-of-life patients runs a contest to design the perfect flower arrangement. The competition is a fundraiser for the Dream Foundation’s “Flower Empower” program, which delivered an unprecedented 25,000 bouquets and orchids to frontline patients and workers in 2020 alone. The…

[ad_1] Power of positivityApril 29, 2021 If you don’t have a gym membership, these couch exercises can help you burn fat and deliver a great workout. You don’t need to travel to the gym to use weights or any equipment, you just need your couch to get started. Many of us have been stuck at…

[ad_1] Microbiologists have found a way to use bacteria to trap microplastics, removing them from the environment and making them easier to recycle. The new technique, developed by scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, uses bacterial biofilms, a sticky substance created by microorganisms, to trap microplastic particles. The biofilm is then processed and dispersed, releasing…

[ad_1] Small molecules called nanobodies, which can be designed to mimic the structures and functions of antibodies, may hold the key to blocking a tick-borne bacterial infection that remains out of the reach of nearly all antibiotics, new research suggests. The infection is called human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) and it is one of the most…

[ad_1] The bees returned to the Dutch cities Small-scale conservation projects in Dutch cities are sowing the seeds for the recovery of bees, according to a national bee census. Some 11,000 volunteers participated in the annual survey, which appeared to show an increase in the number of bees in urban areas. By contrast, the Dutch…

[ad_1] SWNS This is the poignant moment when a group of police officers surprise a boy with a small tractor after thieves stole his favorite toy. 4-year-old Gerald Philbrook was delighted when big-hearted cops gave him a new John Deere replica. Police jumped into action after Patrol Sergeant Andrew Brooks read Gerald’s father’s Facebook post…