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By John Salak – People have been told for centuries that patience is a virtue. In fact, the proverbial phrase is one of seven heavenly virtues that supposedly date back to Psychomachia, an epic poem from the Fifth Century AD. Now researchers from the University of California— Riverside aren’t so sure that patience is all it’s cracked up to be. It may simply be a coping mechanism. The team’s findings may ultimately help people better cope with the related anxiety. “Philosophers and religious scholars call patience a virtue, yet most …
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By Edward J. Thomas – There is a new buzz coming from coffee. It may, in fact, be a godsend …
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By Edward J. Thomas – There is no argument that excessive drinking can increase health risks and even contribute to …
