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Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Hermes in Greek legends: 5 of 6
In Greek myth, Hermes was best known for his role as the messenger of the gods. This was not his only job, however. Hermes was also the god of travelers, thieves, shepherds and traders. As part of his duties as divine messenger, Hermes also served as the conductor of dead souls to the Underworld. He was the only one of the O... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease: 12 of 14
Alzheimer's Disease is a type of dementia that usually affects people in their 60s, and older. This disease kills brain cells making it hard for neural signals to be transmitted properly. Mental deterioration is slow and it is not always obvious that someone has developed Alzheimer's. Some warning signs/symptoms to watch out... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Alzheimer's disease: 19 of 22
HE FORGETS Sitting, waiting, wondering where he is, hoping he hasn't forgotten again. She called him in the morning, telling him she would be here, but it was still too long ago for him. His mind is not the same anymore. He forgets things. Simple things like his daughter's name. She travels to see him once a month. She leave... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis The different types of arthritis: 9 of 9
Arthritis is a degenerative disease, which tends to affect a person's joints. The American Heritage dictionary defines arthritis as "inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes." There are ap... More..
Entertainment > Characters & Personalities TV's classic comedic doctors: 2 of 2
When I think of TVs classic comedic doctors the first show that comes to mind is M*A*S*H. M*A*S*H was a hugely popular series that ran from 1972 until 1983. It was set during the Korean War and focused on a group of doctors and nurses working in an American medical unit. The core group of characters included four surgeons, a... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comic book review: The Death of the New Gods #1, by Jim Starlin: 2 of 2
The New God, Lightray, died mysteriously in the fourth week of the DC series Countdown. He would not be the last New God to die. Jim Starlin is the author and illustrator of an eight-issue mini-series, published by DC Comics, titled The Death of the New Gods. Issue number one opens with the words "So begins. the end". The pl... More..