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NASA astronauts stranded in space

Two astronauts have been given horrifying news after their week-long space journey may now be extended to eight months after their spacecraft encountered trouble.
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Woman “trapped” on a boat for a decade details amazing “escape”

When Suzanne Heywood was just seven, her parents took her out of school to embark on a three-year voyage. But almost ten "incredibly dangerous" years of being "trapped on a boat" would pass [...]
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Rare footage captures secluded tribe emerging from the Amazon

One of the world’s most isolated tribes has been captured in remarkable new footage emerging from the rainforest in Peru.
How to do CPR: 7 essential steps of CPR everyone should know
HealthSmart, Heart/Blood Pressure, Survival

How to do CPR: 7 essential steps of CPR everyone should know

Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Read this CPR guide now so you know what to do if someone is ever experiencing a life-threatening [...]
How to leave an abusive relationship: 18 expert tips
Relationships, Survival

How to leave an abusive relationship: 20 expert tips

Here's how to tell if you're in an abusive relationship and how to safely leave for a better life.
When the worst happens
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5 things you should never, ever do in an emergency

Survival is often less about heroic actions than avoiding mindless mistakes. Here's what not to do in case of a disaster.
5 split-second decisions people made that saved their lives
Survival

5 split-second decisions people made that saved their lives

Kidnapped at gunpoint? Cornered by a mountain lion? Stranded in a snowstorm? These everyday people saved their own lives with quick thinking – and now you can too.
Relationships, Survival, Thought-provoking

How to survive Mother’s Day without your mother

When you have lost your mum for any reason, Mother's Day can be incredibly painful. Here's how to cope, from women who have been there.
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