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🌿Written in My DNA
Legacy of Honey There’s something fascinating about seeing yourself broken down into percentages and traits — as if a little chart could explain how you came to be you. My recent ancestry results read like a map of charm and curiosity: A swirl of Southeastern England and Celtic roots, a sprinkle of Scotland and Ireland, just enough Nordic and Germanic influence to make things interesting, and of course, one percent Native American, which I love! Apparently, I’m genetically co
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💫 Forever, in Theory and in Love
(by Honey / Lively by Honey) Scientists call them time crystals — strange new states of matter that repeat themselves endlessly in time,...
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Faces, Tools, and the Story of Us
Every so often, science delivers a discovery that makes us stop, lean back, and whisper, “Wow… we’ve been here longer, and we’ve been...
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Alcohol, Dementia, and the Power of Knowing
I came across something recently that stopped me in my tracks: a new study suggesting that any level of alcohol — even “light” drinking —...
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From Gut Feelings to Future Worlds: Trusting the Ecosystems Within and Around Us
We’ve all heard the phrase, “trust your gut.” That little nudge inside of us, that whisper of intuition, is more than just a figure of...
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🎉 The Life-Changing Dexcom G7 Lock Screen & Watch Hack for T1D
If you live with Type 1 diabetes, you know the drill — constant checks, endless little glances at your phone, and that awkward moment...
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Plastic or Glass? Choosing Between Kirkland and Smucker’s Organic Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is one of those pantry staples most of us always keep on hand. Creamy, nutty, satisfying—it’s an easy go-to for quick...
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The Seven-Sided Secret: Why my favorite white noise machine may be doing more than I realized
Who knew a white noise machine could hold secrets? My trusty LectroFan — a seven-sided friend by my bed — turns out to be magnetic. And I...
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Do We All Carry the DNA of the First Humans?
✨Every time I learn something new about ancestry and DNA, I feel small in the grandest, most humbling way. The idea that my body holds...
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Insulin Resistance: The Silent Disruptor You Don’t Want Hanging Around
You’ve probably heard of insulin—it’s the hormone your pancreas makes to help move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. But...
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Strong Bones, Strong Life
Bone health isn’t just about preventing fractures later in life; it’s tied to vitality, independence, and even confidence. Bones don’t...
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Don’t Forget Your Elbows: Caring for the Joint We Lean On
Our elbows don’t always get much attention—until something goes wrong. For the past three months (since May 2025), I’ve been dealing with...
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Oxidative Stress: The Spark Behind Inflammation (and How to Put It Out)
If you’ve ever cut into an apple and watched it turn brown, you’ve witnessed oxidation in action. Inside our bodies, a similar process...
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Knowing What’s in Your Genes — and Using It to Live Empowered
Your DNA isn’t a verdict—it’s a roadmap. The more you know, the bolder you can live. Our DNA is like a personalized instruction manual,...
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Surviving and Thriving: My Journey Beyond Rare Cancer
I’ve survived one of the rarest cancers out there. I’ve had more surgeries than I care to count, lost my pancreas, gained insulin, and...
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Beating the Clock: How to Keep Your Metabolic Age Younger Than Your Birth Certificate Says
We all know our chronological age—it’s printed on our driver’s license, used to measure milestones, and somehow becomes a number we’re...
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When Time Taps Us on the Shoulder: What You Should Know About TIAs
This past week, life reached out and tapped me on the shoulder—a quiet, unexpected nudge that said, pay attention. Sometimes, those taps...
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🌟 The Real Root of Heart Disease? It Might Surprise You
Why oxidative stress—not just cholesterol—is the silent spark behind heart attacks and strokes 💫 We’ve been taught to fear cholesterol...
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🧠 Live Long and Live Well: Protecting the Brain on the Road to Longevity
By Honey – www.LivelyByHoney.com 🍯 "Longevity isn’t just about more time—it’s about keeping your sparkle along the way." Stay curious....
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🌿 GLP-1 Agonists: A Sweet & Savvy Guide from Someone Who Can’t Take Them (But Still Has Thoughts!)
Hey y’all—it’s MaryNell (aka—Honey) here, and this post is one I’ve been wanting to write for a while. As the Director of Operations for...
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