A legacy of health: Soong Mei-ling – longevity and fight against cancer

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Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang, was a prominent political figure who played an influential role in Chinese politics and foreign relations in the first half of the 20th century.

She was the second wife of the Nationalist Chinese president Chiang Kai-shek. However, even before marrying him, she enjoyed a good life since her family was prosperous and successful.

Soong Mei-ling was diagnosed with cancer at the age of just 40, but she managed to beat the disease and went on to live to 106, stunning millions.

Eventually, she passed away in 2003.

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Her longevity and healthy lifestyle attracted the attention of many, with Soong Mei-ling demonstrating the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the importance of strict daily habits and nutrition.

She followed a bedtime routine that included going to bed at 11 p.m. and waking up at 9 a.m. She spent around two hours each day doing creative activities such as reading and drawing.

Soong Mei-ling started her days with a glass of cold water with lemon and gave a special place in her diet to kiwis, pineapples, and lychees.

One of the vegetables that was central in her eating regimen was the celery, which is highly favored in the traditional Chinese medicine. Celery is rich in proteins, carotenoids, carbs, and B vitamins among the rest. At the same time, it is simple and unexpensive to grow.

It is believed to support heart-health, protects eye-sight, supports weight-loss, and fights free radical damage.

Another staple of Soong Mei-ling’s diet was spinach, a plant rich in protein, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B2. It delays aging, improves brain function, and supports stomach and pancreatic function.

Soong Mei-ling always had the eating habit of “eating small and frequent meals.” She had five meals a day, and she only ate until she was about 70% full for each meal, leaving her in a constant “semi-hungry” state.

Even today, many women who want to lose weight find inspiration in this woman’s diet.

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JD Vance’s cousin blasts him for being Putin’s ‘useful idiot’

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Nate Vance, Vice-President JD Vance’s cousin, slammed his cousin and President Donald Trump for their treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the infamous meeting at the Oval Office in February.

Speaking to BBC, Nate shared his disappointment in JD Vance for belittling the Ukrainian leader.

“There’s a certain level of decorum that I expect from political leaders, especially in front of cameras,” he said, adding that the meeting’s handling left him “not happy.”

Nate spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian military following the war conflict with Russia.

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This remark followed after previous comments made by Nate accusing Trump and Vance of acting as “useful idiots” for Russian President Vladimir Putin in their approach to the war.

Analysts considered the meeting between Trump and Vance with Zelenskyy a total debacle after it escalated into a heated argument. Trump criticized Zelenskyy while Vance questioned whether he had shown sufficient appreciation for U.S. assistance.

As the meeting blew up, Trump declared that he’s “determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved.” Then, Trump asked the Ukrainian leader to leave, which he did abruptly, without securing a deal for the U.S. to receive revenue from Ukraine’s minerals in exchange for military aid. Further, Trump warned Zelenskyy against “gambling with World War Three” and being “disrespectful.”

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Commenting on the president’s words, Nate Vance said, “Zelensky does a daily or nightly address where he thanks everyone who supports Ukraine.” According to him, Zelensky may not have shown “enough deference to Donald Trump” but expecting such deference was unreasonable given that “my cousin and Donald Trump have been actively working against his initiatives for the past three years.”

Also, Nate commented on the incident when a reporter asked the Ukrainian leader about his choice of outfit, and why he wasn’t wearing a suit.

“Everyone knows why he dresses that way—it’s symbolic. Who cares? It’s a silly hill to die on,” he said. He pointed out that the head of DOGE, tech-billionaire Elon Musk fails to wear a suit while at the Oval Office at certain occasions and opts for a T-shirt instead, but no reporter has ever questioned his choice of clothing.

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In an interview with Le Figaro, Vice-President JD Vance’s cousin described JD Vance as “a good guy, intelligent,” but depicted the encounter with Zelenskyy “an ambush of absolute bad faith.”

“I’ve been a Republican my whole life, so this is an odd position for me to take. But I’m passionate about it, and I think we’re handling this issue the wrong way,” he said.

Ever since the incident, Zelenskyy tried to fix the relationship with the States.

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Michelle Obama discusses divorce and embracing freedom in new podcast

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On a new podcast alongside her brother, former First Lady Michelle Obama opened up about details of her personal life, reports The New York Times.

The podcast, titled IMO, premiered on Wednesday and the trailer featured insights into Michelle’s marriage as rumors of her divorce from former President Barack Obama filled headlines.

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“I couldn’t have gotten through eight years in the White House without my big brother,” Michelle said speaking of her role as a first lady between 2009 and 2017.

“… being married to the president of the United States [is a] thing that that none of us kind of banked on. We knew Barack was smart and ambitious, but, you know…,” she added.

She explained that on their podcast, she and Craig, who serves as the executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, would be answering questions from viewers about “the challenges you’re grappling with in life… whether you’re navigating the gray areas of marriage and raising kids, or dealing with a little friend drama—or even figuring out how to put yourself out there in the dating world.”

Michelle Obama admitted she has always disliked politics, but it was her brother, Craig Robinson, who convinced her to support her husband in running for president.

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The hosts will speak of Robinson’s divorce from his first wife and his marriage to current wife Kelly McCrum Robinson. They will also address the rumors surrounding the alleged divorce of the Obamas that has been a much-discussed topic in recent months.

The rumors of their separation went to the extent that media outlets reported Barack Obama was involved romantically with Friends star Jennifer Aniston. The actress, however, denied the rumors during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, saying she has only met the former president once.

Michelle and her brother will eventually introduce celebrity guests, some of whom appeared on Obama’s previous production The Michelle Obama Podcast, including director Tyler Perry; and new guests, like actors Seth Rogen and Keke Palmer.

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Missing 2-year-old Dane Paulsen found dead

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The body of 2-year-old Dane Paulsen, who was reported missing, was located by the authorities on March 11, in Oregon’s Siletz River, around three miles away from his family’s property.

The search for little Dane was an extensive one, but sadly, he was found dead.

Dane was missing since March 1.

In a Facebook press release, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office wrote, “Sadly, he was found deceased.” He added that investigators are processing the scene in coordination with the Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Dane’s body was found at approximately 11:13 a.m. by volunteer diver Juan Heredia from Angels Recovery Dive Team who was guided by a local river expert. The location was previously searched by sheriff’s office divers.

“Our thoughts are with the family, who are facing an unbearable sorrow,” Sheriff Adam Shanks said. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy during this profoundly difficult time, we ask the public and media to respect their need for space and time to grieve,” it continued.

In the first 24 hours of filing the missing report, authorities, along with volunteers and a number of search groups and rescue teams, searched 382 acres and 283 miles. K9s, drones, divers, and watercrafts were also used in the search.

 
 
 
 
 
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Dane Paulsen was last seen alive on March 1, at approximately 4:25 p.m. local time in his family’s home’s yard north of Siletz, Oregon.

Around the time he vanished, a car driven by an adult man was spotted near the family’s home, but after tracking down the driver, authorities said he was no “person of interest.”

Further, the sheriff’s office stated that Dane’s case didn’t qualify for Amber Alert, but updates would be provided through the social media and FlashAlert.

We are so very sorry for the loss of Dane Paulsen.

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A paper plane from my grandson uncovered my DIL’s secret and got me banned from seeing him

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Following my husband’s passing, my world turned upside down. Living on my own at 71 wasn’t an easy thing to get used to. Only the thought of me being there for my grandson gave me hope that life could be bearable again.

Sadly, out of the blue, I was cut from his life. My daughter-in-law insisted I shouldn’t be seeing my grandson, Timmy, any longer.

One day, I knocked on their door. When my DIL opened it, she screamed at me. “Margaret, you are no longer welcome here. Timmy doesn’t want you either. Just go away.”

My heart broke in to a million pieces. But just as I turned around and tried to leave, Timmy called my name. He was at the window of his room.

“Grandma, catch this,” he yelled as he threw a paper plane towards me.

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I grabbed the paper plane and held to it as to something sacred. But then I opened it and froze. There was a message written on it with Timmy’s untidy handwriting.

“Grandma, please help me. I’m not safe. Don’t tell mom and dad.”

Those words made my blood chill. I wondered what was going on behind closed doors.

I couldn’t sleep that night, thinking of Timmy and of the things that bothered him.

Not knowing what to do, I decided to visit his home late into the night, entering through the gate easily because of the broken latch my late husband once tried to fix.

I called Timmy’s name, and suddenly, there he was. “Grandma, what are you doing here?” he asked.

“Timmy, you need to tell me what’s wrong.”

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Timmy then told me that his parents fought a lot, and that there was a man who visited the house every day. They were yelling at each other and wouldn’t stop fighting. He just wanted out of there, and I felt completely hopeless.

The following day, I contacted Billy, a retired cop and a close friend of my late husband. I told him about the message on the paper plane, and he promised to try and learn if my son and DIL were in some sort of trouble.

Unfortunately, the news was awful. Billy used his connections at the police to learn that my son was part of drugs investigation, while my DIL was involved with some seriously dangerous people who were also charged with dealing drugs.

I couldn’t believe they would do such a thing. Not with their son in the house.

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Billy suggested we contacted social services, and that’s exactly what I did.

They determined that Timmy was a witness of drug abuse, domestic violence, and other criminal activities, so he was taken out of the home.

I was granted temporary custody over him, and sadly, both my son and his wife ended up in prison.

Raising a child at my age wasn’t easy, but I had to do it, and I was more than willing to do so.

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What causes night cramps and how to fix the problem?

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Muscle cramps are sudden spasms of the muscles that cause pain. And while they are not usually harmful, they cause an uncomfortable feeling due to the severe contraction of the muscles.

The cramps can last from a few seconds to ten minutes and can affect the calf muscle and the muscles on the feet or the tights (the latter doesn’t happen as often.)

The reasons why cramps happen can be various.

The most common, however, are as follows:

1. Dehydration

Sometimes, leg cramps that happen during the night are caused by the lack of hydration as this condition leads to an electrolyte imbalance.

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2. Mineral Deficiencies

Muscle cramps can also happen due to the shortage of certain minerals within the body, such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.

3. Overexertion

Although exercises is good for the body, overexertion can sometimes overwork the muscles, leading to cramps.

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4. Sedentary lifestyle

In order to function properly, muscles need to be stretched from time to time, which is something we often forget about when our job requires too much sitting throughout the day.

5. Improper sitting position

It’s easy for muscles to get strained in case of poor posture and prolonged sitting or standing.

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6. Nerve Compression

Nerves in the legs may get compressed or pinched by conditions such as sciatica or herniated discs, which can result in cramps.

7. Pregnancy

The changes in hormone levels and the increased pressure on blood vessels can lead to muscle cramps at pregnant women.

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8. Medications

The side effects of certain medications such as diuretics, statins, or antipsychotics can lead to muscle cramps.

9. Alcohol Consumption

The consumption of alcohol affects the body by causing muscle dehydration and mineral imbalances.

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10. Certain Medical Conditions

Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, and peripheral artery disease can also lead to muscle cramps.

Some of the standard treatments than can help prevent and relieve the immediate discomfort as per Healthline are: massaging the legs, stretching, walking on your heels, applying heat (such as hot towel, hot bottles, or heating pad on the affected area), drink pickle juice, and take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.

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Canada’s next Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to win trade war as he immediately hits out at Donald Trump

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Mark Carney, former governor of the Canadian central bank and Bank of England, won the race to become Canada’s new Prime Minister.

He will succeed Justin Trudeau at a time when the country is at a trade war with their long-time alley, the USA.

The trade war started following Trump’s decision to impose 25 percent import tariffs on Canada and Mexico as part of his agenda of making America great again.

Also, he brought 10 percent on goods from China and energy imported from Canada.

Many dub this decision hostile towards the neighboring countries.

At the same time, it would affect the US citizens in terms of experiencing increased cost of groceries and gas.

On the social media Truth Social, Trump wrote, “WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!). BUT WE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, AND IT WILL ALL BE WORTH THE PRICE THAT MUST BE PAID.”

Trump said the “only solution” for Canada to dodge the tariffs would be it to become the 51st state of America.

He accused Canada of failing to “halt the flood of poisonous drugs into the US.”

Canada and Mexico took a stand regarding the hiked tariffs, saying they would respond in the same manner to US goods being imported.

Mark Carney wasted no time to slam president Trump.

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In his speech, he said, “America is not Canada. And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape or form.

“We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves. The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country.

“Think about it. If they succeed, they will destroy our way of life.”

Mark Carney added: “I know these are dark days. Dark days brought on by a country we can no longer trust.”

“We’re getting over the shock, but let us never forget the lessons: we have to look after ourselves and we have to look out for each other. We need to pull together in the tough days ahead.”

Carney won on the first ballot on Sunday evening, taking 85.9% of the vote within the Liberal Party to beat his nearest rival, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

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Runner ‘attacked’ opponent with baton during major race

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A video of a runner being “attacked” with a baton during 4×200 meter relay at Liberty University in Virginia has gone viral, causing outrage against the “attacker,” Alaila Everett.

Following the comments under the video, Alaila finally decided to speak up of the incident and tell her side of the story.

The competitor who suffered the injuries, Kaelen Tucker, was running the second leg of the race when Alaila appeared to have hit her on the head, causing her to fall on the ground. Tucker sustained a concussion and a potential skull fracture.

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Speaking to to WAVYTV10, Alaila explained what really happened.

“Everybody has feelings, so you’re physically hurt but you are not thinking about my mental, right. They are going off of one angle. After a couple times of hitting her with my baton, I got stuck behind her back like this and it rolled up her back. I lost my balance, and when I pumped my arms again, she got hit. I know my intentions and I would never hit somebody on purpose.”

Ever since the video has gone viral, she received threats and was called names.

Her parents believe her side of the story. They claim their daughter would never hurt anyone on purpose.

 
 
 
 
 
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The family of the runner attacked with a baton are mad at the Everetts for not offering an apology after the incident.

“They were beside us at the event. They were watching the video at the event. But no one apologised or came to check on her. Even if it was a fluke or freak accident, you still would check on her,” they said.

Alaila on the other hand said she wanted to apologize but couldn’t reach Kaelen who blocked her on the social media.

The Tuckers have informed the sport’s governing body about the incident leading to an investigation to be launched.

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