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A Question to Defeat Self-Pity

Like anyone, I occasionally fall into the self-pity trap. And when we’re caught in that trap, it’s kind of embarrassing to ask for help. On top of whatever disappointing thing happened to cause the original negative emotions, now we’re stuck in a self-imposed pity party that we can’t pull out of. That’s where I was…


How Does Oatmeal Help With Blood Sugar?

The prebiotic fiber in oats helps to explain why oatmeal can improve diabetic control. It is now widely accepted that diets high in animal fat and processed foods are major risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes. And it’s not just animal fat, but animal protein intake intensifies insulin resistance, which predisposes people to type…


Shen Yun, ‘It’s a Show That Has a Soul,’ Says Catherine Taittinger

PARIS—Catherine Taittinger, née de Suarez d’Aulan, is considered champagne royalty: her family owned the champagne house Piper-Heidsieck for decades, and her late husband Claude Taittinger was the president of the famous champagne house of the same name. Mrs. Taittinger, who used to be in charge of structures for young children in Reims, attended Shen Yun…


Shen Yun Brings ‘Absolute Beauty’ and Goodness Into World, Says Pianist

PARIS—As a classical pianist, Sofiya Tyschuk travels internationally to perform, but her recent trip to Paris was for less happy reasons: the war in her home country of Ukraine. Fortunately for the artist, the city was full of amazing art and performances, one of them Shen Yun Performing Arts, which was finishing its second tour…


Intravenous Mistletoe Shows Potential as Cancer Therapy

In a small study, intravenous mistletoe extract showed promise as a cancer therapy. While the phase 1 trial was meant to evaluate the drug’s safety, researchers also documented improved quality of life and some disease control among study participants with advanced and treatment-resistant cancers. Mistletoe extract has been widely used to support cancer therapy and improve…


Can Exposure to Light Help Fight Dementia?

Degenerative neurological disorders, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, can significantly affect an individual’s cognitive abilities and overall quality of life. While there is currently no cure for these conditions, researchers are exploring new treatments that may help slow the conditions’ progression or alleviate specific symptoms. One treatment that has shown promise is light therapy. Light May Heal…


Could This Vitamin Slow Brain Aging and Ward Off Alzheimer’s?

A form of vitamin B3, and precursor to NAD+, may play a key role in modifying neurodegenerative diseases and protecting brain health in adults. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The trace nutrient nicotinamide riboside (NR), a precursor of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and a form of vitamin B3, may help slow brain aging. NR may help to boost…


Shen Yun Artists Are ‘Committed, Courageous People’ Says Lawyer

PARIS—On Wednesday April 26, Mrs. Arboux, a lawyer, attended Shen Yun Performing Arts with her family at the Palais des Congrès in Paris. Accompanied by two of her daughters and her granddaughter, the lawyer was touched by Shen Yun’s artists: “Committed, courageous people! They communicate a message through their art, I’m won over! It’s a…


How Does Marijuana Use Affect Your Lungs

Tobacco smoking has been linked to many harmful effects, including cancer. With the growing popularity of marijuana, a question arises: Does smoking marijuana have the same negative impact on lung health as tobacco? Two recent studies provide very different conclusions. A longitudinal study conducted in Australia suggests that cannabis use does not increase the risk of…


Can Marijuana Use Damage Your Lungs?

Tobacco smoking has been linked to many harmful effects, including cancer. With the growing popularity of marijuana, a question arises: Does smoking marijuana have the same negative impact on lung health as tobacco? Two recent studies provide very different conclusions. A longitudinal study conducted in Australia suggests that cannabis use does not increase the risk of…