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Opinion: Should you change your retirement plan?

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By Joel Johnson
| The Norwalk Hour Verified
Retirement and savings concept. MicroStockHub/Getty Images Market volatility has a way of making even the most disciplined investors uneasy. One week the headlines warn of inflation, the next they focus on recession fears, geopolitical conflict or political instability. It is understandable that many people nearing retirement — or already in it — are asking the same question: Should I change my plan? In most cases, the answer is no.
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How Did Humans Learn Which Plants Are Safe To Eat? Food Scientists Explain

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By Mani Naiker, Joel Johnson
| ZME Science Verified
Credit: ZME Science. Have you ever eaten a green potato, or a bunch of rhubarb leaves? Hopefully not, because these two plant parts can be toxic to humans. While they may seem edible, they contain chemicals that can make you seriously ill. Over centuries, humans have learnt which plants are safe to eat and which are not, often by combining ancient knowledge with modern science. Without plants, we would struggle to get the nutrients we need.
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How Did We Learn Which Plants Are Safe to Eat? Food Scientists Explain

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By Mani Naiker, Joel Johnson
| Farms.com
By Mani Naiker and Joel Johnson Have you ever eaten a green potato, or a bunch of rhubarb leaves? Hopefully not, because these two plant parts can be toxic to humans. While they may seem edible, they contain chemicals that can make you seriously ill. Over centuries, humans have learned which plants are safe to eat and which are not, often by combining ancient knowledge with modern science. The power of plants Without plants, we would struggle to get the nutrients we need.
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