A classic is a classic for a reason – because it contains universal themes that we can all relate to and that transcend the illusory barriers of time and space. And since we are all about transcending time and space here at HLife, we were thrilled when we found out that one of our favorite channels, SyFy, was presenting a classically inspired two-part series called Alice.
Based on two of author/mathematician Lewis Carroll’s best-known books – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass – Alice is a modern-day interpretation of the story of a girl that falls into a land of fantastical characters ruled by a queen, and faces many challenges on her way back to the real world. Read More…
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Cancer: The benefits of vitamins are in the spotlight again with a study conducted by the Mayo clinic and and presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology. According to the study, Vitamin D is strongly associated now with survival in lymphoma patients. “The exact roles that Vitamin D might play in the initiation or progression of cancer is unknown, but we do know that the vitamin plays a role in regulation of cell growth and death, among other processes important in limiting cancer”, said Dr. Matthew Drake, lead investigator of the study. The best part? All you need is 15 minutes in the sun three times a week in the summer as your free “supplement” of Vitamin D, which your body will then store inside body fat. Read More…
