Category: Health

You Might Hate Fruitcake, But We Promise That This One’s Different

Beautiful human and artist extraordinaire Christine H. McConnell is at it again with a new project, and this time, it’s delicious.

McConnell (previously here and here) is known for being one of those talented people who can create anything from holiday decor to elaborate costume designs. The artist’s pieces involving food are among her most popular, and for her latest project, she decided to turn fruitcake into something that we can all get behind with a far more literal take on the treat.

Ah, fruit. While it’s certainly pretty, I’d much rather eat my weight in cake.

Christine H. McConnell

And she totally feels me, since all of the gorgeous fruit in this basket is actually filled with frosting-covered goodness.

Christine H. McConnell

What I’m telling you is that she’s a gift.

Christine H. McConnell

McConnell calls it the April Fools’ Fruit Basket, and I’m pretty sure that this is a prank to which anyone would gladly fall victim.

Christine H. McConnell

I would love to leave this out on my kitchen counter to fool people into thinking that I’m juicing.

Christine H. McConnell

(via Reddit)

I don’t know about you, but if dieting looked more like this, I’d be a health and fitness guru. To learn more about Christine H. McConnell’s work, be sure to check out her website. Follow her on Instagram for regular updates!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/april-fools-fruit/

Don’t Ignore These Signs — Your Body Could Be Trying To Tell You Something

In the age of the internet, more and more people are turning to the web to diagnose their potential illnesses and injuries.

While it is always best to see a medical professional to make the final call on your health, there’s likely no one who knows your body quite like you do. That’s why you should be aware of these common cues that your body can give off that most would pass off as nothing to worry about, as they could warn you about various silent killers. If you’ve noticed one of these 12 things about your body, you might want to schedule an appointment before your health takes a turn for the worse.

1. Rapid and unintentional weight loss

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If you’re losing large amounts of weight without diet or exercise, go see your doctor for a checkup. Severe weight loss for no apparent reason often helps diagnose lung, stomach, pancreatic, and esophageal cancers.

2. Blistering skin rashes

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While rashes on your arms, knees, elbows, and other parts of your body could be the result of eczema, they could potentially lead to a far more serious diagnosis. Nearly 25 percent of those with Celiac disease report having itchy, blistering rashes after consuming even the smallest trace of gluten.

Traditionally, a doctor performs a biopsy of the rash in question to determine its cause.

3. Inflamed gums

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In a University of Florida study, researchers discovered a link between the types of bacteria that cause gum disease and those that cause heart disease. Older adults with these bacteria in their mouth also typically have a larger carotid artery, which is linked to stroke and heart attacks.

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/body-signs/

Exam Stress Releasing Tips and Techniques

With time ticking fast and anxiety rising, it’s very important for a student to maintain calm during the exams. Dr. Samir Parikh – Director, Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at Fortis Healthcare shares some useful tips and tricks for the students to smoothly sail through this period.

John Sexton unconvinced by Vox’s ‘vague wishy-washy’ piece on Attkisson

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Were investigative reporter Sharyl Attkisson’s work and home computers hacked? We’ll know a lot more when Attkisson releases her book “Stonewalled” next week and sits for TV interviews. The Washington Post did publish a summary of the book last Monday, and it seems that it is from this summary that Vox has come to the conclusion that “there’s not much reason to trust her conclusion that she was hacked.”

“…it seems more likely that she suffered from garden variety technical glitches that had nothing to do with government surveillance,” writes Vox’s Timothy B. Lee. “And strangely, the security expert Attkisson says confirmed her allegations has refused to talk to the Washington Post about it, citing a confidentiality agreement. This doesn’t inspire confidence.”

Breitbart’s John Sexton has read Vox’s argument, and he’s not convinced in the slightest.

Now that isn’t hard to believe.

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Related:

Katie Pavlich: Media trusts this administration over Sharyl Attkisson’s hacking claims?

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/31/john-sexton-unconvinced-by-voxs-vague-wishy-washy-piece-on-attkisson-hacking-charges/

RT Podcast: Ep. 521 – Grace Helbig’s Stress Hang Gliding

Join Gus Sorola, Gavin Free, Barbara Dunkelman, Burnie Burns, and special guest Grace Helbig as they discuss cats, hang gliding gone wrong, Tumblr banning adult content, and more on this week’s RT Podcast! This episode originally aired on December 3, 2018, sponsored by MeUndies (http://meundies.com/roosterteeth), Blue Apron (http://blueapron.com/roosterteeth), and Robinhood (http://rtpodcast.robinhood.com) Join FIRST to watch episodes early: http://bit.ly/2uNNz0O » Get your Rooster Teeth merch: http://bit.ly/2udphd5 » Links Discussed this Episode: http://roosterteeth.com/episode/rooster-teeth-podcast-2018-rooster-teeth-podcast-521 » Subscribe: http://bit.ly/13y3Gum About Rooster Teeth Podcast: The Rooster Teeth crew discuss gaming, films, and projects that they’re currently working on. More from Rooster Teeth: » Achievement Hunter: http://bit.ly/AHYTChannel » Let’s Play: http://bit.ly/1BuRgl1 » Red vs. Blue: http://bit.ly/RvBChannel https://www.youtube.com/user/RoosterTeeth #RTPodcast #RTP #RoosterTeethPodcast

Your Heart Will Break When You See What Years Of Neglect Did To This Bird

When we think about mental illness, we don’t often consider the fact that thousands of animals are forced to deal with anxiety and depression every single day. These creatures experience emotions just as deeply and intensely as we do, so it only makes sense that they’d develop psychological issues after enduring years of abuse and neglect.

One such animal is a sweet little cockatoo that now goes by the name of Javi. Her previous owners called her Hobby, and they treated her as such. This bird was seen as little more than a plaything for most of her life, which actually caused her to develop anxiety issues.

This is probably what you think of when a cockatoo is mentioned…

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But these beauties, along with other birds, often resort to a practice called “over-preening” when they feel chronically anxious.

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Now going by Javi, the beautiful bird came to the sanctuary as Hobby. Born in 1996, the feathered friend was most likely treated like her namesake, which in turn caused her a great deal of stress.

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Because of her constant anxiety, she over-preened to a drastic level…

But thanks to Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary, Javi is finally enjoying her brand-new life!

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According to one adorable Facebook post, “She’s doing awesome! She’s a rockstar.” She’s since cut back on over-preening, but as far as feather regrowth, only time will tell. Even if her feathers don’t grow back, she will still be able to lead a healthy, happy life with the right care. In the meantime, she’ll be busy taking nice baths and snacking on some of her new favorite foods!

Watch Javi show off her dance moves in the video below:

We have decided to change Hobby's name to Javi, (pronounced "Ha vee") since no living being should be someone's hobby. She is becoming more confident and loves to explore as long as I'm close by.If anyone would like to donate for Javi's care as well as the others here in our care you can do so at our website www.tallgrassparrot.org

Posted by Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary, Inc on Sunday, October 11, 2015

(via The Dodo)

It’s pretty obvious that this cockatoo is in great hands, and that she’s finally getting the love and attention she deserves. If you want to learn more about Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary and find out what you can do to help, check out their website. You can also follow them on Facebook to keep up with Javi’s progress and learn about the rest of their amazing rescue stories!

Read more: http://www.viralnova.com/heartwarming-bird-rescue/