Righty throwers who bat left excel in baseball history
A New England Journal of Medicine analysis of players from 1871 to 2016 finds right throwers who bat left are likeliest to reach the majors and Hall of Fame, with lefty throwers batting left also thriving. The study suggests teaching players to bat both ways may improve success.
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Pumpkin carving safety tips from AAOS warn against kitchen knives
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons urges avoiding kitchen knives for carving pumpkins and promotes kit tools designed for carving. Research from Upstate Medical Center found carved tools safer than knives, with tips to carve in a clean area, choose ripe pumpkins, keep tools dry, and have adults wield the knife while kids scrape seeds.
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Ten coping essentials from a breast cancer survivor
Mary Dunklin shares a personal essay listing ten practical insights from her treatment, emphasizing resilience, support networks, realistic exercise, setting boundaries, gratitude, and maintaining identity beyond cancer. She urges readers to seek help, preserve hope, and adapt routines while acknowledging ongoing recovery and uncertainty.
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