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Musicians rejoice! Legendary percussionist Viola Smith might have discovered the secret for a happy, long and healthy life: energetic drumming as well as the moderate consumption of good wine.
Source: 106-Year-Old Woman Has Been Drumming For 80 Years, And She’s Still Got It
Absolutely love it!
In 2003, a German neuropathologist proposed that Parkinson’s disease, which attacks the brain, actually might originate from the gut of the patients. Researchers from Aarhus have now delivered decisive supportive evidence after seeing the disease migrate from the gut to the brain and heart of laboratory rats.
Source: AARHUS University – Faculty of Health
Looks like there may be signs in the gut years in advance as well.
Nestle has announced KitKats in Japan will now feature eco-friendly origami paper in a bid to make environmental changes.
Source: Japanese KitKats Are Ditching Plastic Packaging For Eco-Friendly Origami Paper
Neat idea. I’d love to see this expanded in many ways…
The world is facing a massive build up of waste. But this solution of recycled roads may pave the way for a cleaner future.
Source: Paving the Way With Recycled Roads | Freethink
Neat idea. I hope it spawns more ways to re-use recyclables.
Seen an act of goodwill as Hurricane Dorian approaches? FLORIDA TODAY is tracking good deeds along with the storm’s path.
Source: Hurricane Dorian: Acts of kindness stand out amidst the storm clouds
There are many, which is pretty cool.
On his port and starboard sides, Hill said, he could see at least a dozen other civilian boats of all sizes bouncing in the same direction with the same purpose — to ferry badly needed supplies to the northwestern Bahamas where longtime friends had taken a direct hit from the Category 5 hurricane.
Source: ‘Like a navy,’ armada of local fishing boats extend Bahamas lifeline – The Palm Beach Post
The worst once again brings out the best.
More than 100 yellow vehicles filled a Northern Virginia neighborhood on Wednesday, providing a bright moment on an otherwise solemn day.
Quite the turn out!
Brayden Auten was put on the transplant list after doctors found an aggressive virus attacking his liver
Source: ICU Nurse Donates Liver to 8-Year-Old Wisconsin Boy Saving His Life | PEOPLE.com
Great story, with some great photos.
He left Newburyport in May and five pairs of shoes and 3,300 miles later, a 71-year-old veteran is back home.
Source: 5 pairs of shoes and 3,300 miles later, veteran finishes walk across America | Boston 25 News
Both impressive and inspiring.
Chris Hughes and wife Mariesa look after 17 dogs as part of their rescue centre called The Mr Mo Project in New York. They regularly post group photos and shared this behind the scenes video.
Pretty cute — and that’s quite a pack to try and manage!