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The Growling Concussion Risks Facing Young Athletes

“More than just a bump.”  ——-  The scope of sports- and recreation-related concussions is larger than many families realize. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center estimates that as many as three million concussions occur each year in the United States, underscoring how common these injuries have become across youth, amateur, and recreational sports. The Centers for Disease […]

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The Hidden Cost of Alcohol!

“When lifestyle choices catch up to you.”  ——-  Ischemic heart disease rarely develops overnight. It is most often the cumulative result of lifestyle choices made quietly and consistently over many years. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, excessive alcohol consumption is one of the lifestyle behaviors associated with a higher risk of ischemic […]

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Here’s Your Championship Football Schedule

“This weekend’s professional & college American football playoffs.”  ——-  This weekend shapes up as a great time for American football, with the spotlight split squarely between the college game and the pros. On the college side, the College Football Playoff semifinals determine who punches a ticket to the national title, while the NFL postseason kicks into high gear as playoff […]

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College Football’s New Road to the Title

“A look at the 2025–2026 expanded playoff format, key dates, and opening-round matchups .”  ——-  The 2025–2026 College Football Playoff marks the second full season of the expanded 12-team format, a structure that has fundamentally reshaped how the sport crowns its national champion. Under the current model, the top four teams in the final College Football […]

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History of Christmas Lights

“Holiday light bulbs since 1882.”  ——-  Christmas tree lights may feel like a modern touch, but the tradition actually dates back to the late nineteenth century. In 1882, Edward Johnson — a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison — introduced the first electric holiday lights. Before that, families briefly illuminated their trees with candles, enjoying […]

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A Few Surprising Truths About Thanksgiving

“Interesting facts you might not know.”  ——-  1. American Thanksgiving is largely modeled on a 17th century harvest feast shared by the English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe. 2. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. It is based on European harvest festivals. 3. The National Turkey Federation says around 45 million turkeys will be eaten on Thanksgiving, which […]

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How to Do Holiday Cheer Safely!

“If you raise a glass here’s a few ideas to keep it classy.”  ——-  The holiday season is an enjoyable time of year for a variety of reasons. Individuals get to spend time with friends or family members they may not see very often; gifts are purchased and exchanged; and plenty of delicious foods and […]

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Why the Sports-Gambling Crisis Isn’t Going Away!

“The reality unmasked.” ——-  As investigations widen, leagues, players, and fans face the biggest integrity challenge in modern sports. Over the past few months, professional and collegiate sports have been rocked by a growing storm of gambling scandals — and there’s every sign the turbulence is far from over. What began as scattered headlines about […]

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Read for Enduring Health!

“How a daily habit may help protect the aging brain.”  ——-  As millions of people worldwide face the rising threat of dementia, researchers continue to explore how lifestyle habits might delay cognitive decline — and one simple, proven activity stands out: reading. A landmark study published in Neurology (July 2021) found that older adults who regularly engaged […]

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The Story Behind Your “Jack-O-Lantern”

“Tracing the glowing tradition from Irish folklore to American front porches .”   ——-  The toothy grins of jack-o’-lanterns are as much a part of Halloween as candy corn and costumes. Even though these carved pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, the festive gourds weren’t always tied to the October holiday. The history behind jack-o’-lanterns is not […]

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