COVID-19 has been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Those hoping this virus would go away as quickly as a bad internet trend will be disappointed. That doesn’t mean it’s time to buy a large freezer, build a shelter, and prepare for the apocalypse, although it would be prudent to take some…
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Being prepared for a time of crisis is never a bad idea. It’s always recommended that you identify the types of disasters you might face in your region, prepare a survival kit with essential items like first aid, fresh water, and non-perishable food, and make a plan with your family in the case of an…
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In what has been regarded as one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, about 50 to 100 million deaths were recorded between 1918 and 1919, when the airborne H1N1 “Spanish flu” broke out [1]. A third of the world’s population was infected in 18 months, and this flu defied all known treatments at…
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By now, everyone has heard of COVID-19, or more commonly known as the coronavirus. Flights are being canceled, along with schools, businesses, weddings, and even Broadway shows. [1] Some governments are encouraging their citizens to stay home whenever possible; others are enforcing mass quarantines. Face masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper (for some reason) are…
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Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a pandemic spreading quickly around the world. The majority of people who are infected by COVID-19 exhibit very mild symptoms, in some cases similar to the common flu. [1] However, age and preexisting conditions put people at a much greater risk. With COVID-19, symptoms tend to appear 2-14 days after exposure…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus to be a pandemic at the beginning of March. The organization was very clear about the impact of their assessment, and said the following in a statement: “Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause…
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Look at any homemade home cleaner recipe and you’ll likely see vinegar on the list of ingredients. It’s touted for its non-toxic, disinfecting effects, but many wonder if it really does the trick on touch surface areas in your bathroom and kitchen. Does vinegar kill mold and germs, or is using this home cleanser really…
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Hair loss from chemotherapy or alopecia doesn’t have to be covered up with wigs, scarves, or caps. In fact, it doesn’t need to be covered at all if that’s what you want. However, some women are now choosing to decorate their hair with beautiful henna patterns to showcase their strength, struggle, and triumph to the…
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You can really love someone so much that you’d be willing to go to the ends of the earth to make them happy. It doesn’t matter what it would take, because as long as there’s something out there that can put a smile on their faces, you’d give everything to bring it to their feet….
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It’s a weird time in the world right now. We are being told to “self distance” ourselves from others. Everything is shutting down including our local gyms. If you are like me, you are scrabbling to find at home workouts for when your gym is closed…which looks like it will be for awhile. I’m no […]
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It’s a weird time in the world right now. We are being told to “self distance” ourselves from others. Everything is shutting down including our local gyms. If you are like me, you are scrabbling to find at home workouts for when your gym is closed…which looks like it will be for awhile. I’m no […]
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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Joshua and Ryan discuss the appropriate preparation and response to societal crises with the Director of Entrepreneurial Education for the Foundation for Economic Education, T.K. Coleman, and they answer the following questions…
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Climate change has had a devastating impact on our planet, an alarming number of animal species have either gone extinct or are under the threat of extinction as a direct result of human activity. In fact, scientists have now determined that humanity has killed 83 percent of all wild mammals, and half of all plants….
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In 2015, a number of countries from around the world ratified the Paris Agreement, which requires all parties to put forth their best efforts through nationally determined contributions (NDC’s) to lower their CO2 emissions and strengthen the global response to climate change [1]. For their part in the agreement, the Dutch government has pledged to…
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When the United States reported its first death from COVID-19 on March first, the entire country went into a complete frenzy, seemingly overnight. The virus, which had until that point felt like someone else’s problem, suddenly became very real. In the weeks following the announcement, the number of coronavirus cases across the country began to…
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With the novel coronavirus currently sweeping across the globe, it’s easy to feel stress, worried, and afraid. Elizabeth Schneider who lives in Seattle, Washington and has recently recovered from COVID19 has a message for everyone: Don’t panic. “Be vigilant, but don’t panic” Seattle, Washington has been considered to be the epicenter of the disease in…
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As the world battles the deadly coronavirus, more people have been forced to take several precautions that should prevent them from being infected. Quite a number of people have been stockpiling sanitizers and toilet paper, leaving little or nothing left for others. But in the midst of all of this, one man has gone out…
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The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has now reached pandemic levels in Europe North America, and Asia, and experts are warning that it could potentially infect up to sixty percent of the world’s population. While there is much we still don’t know about the virus, scientists at the very least understand how it is spread– not through…
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As coronavirus hysteria rises, people have begun stockpiling essentials like food, toilet paper, medications, and of course, soap, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes. So many fear that they may be put on quarantine and be unable to buy anything they need, hence all of the panic-buying The problem is that stockpiling only benefits those who…
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There are many reported benefits of elderberries. Not only are they nutritious, but they may also fight cold and flu symptoms, support heart health and fight inflammation and infections, among other benefits. High in Nutrients Elderberries are a low-calorie food packed with antioxidants. 100 grams of fresh berries contain 73 calories, 18.4 grams of carbs…
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Did you know that there are more than 400 different viruses that can cause infections, including the common cold, the flu, hepatitis, mononucleosis and HIV? Today, many people choose to have an annual influenza vaccination, or flu shot, but this is only 80 percent effective because of the mutating strains of the influenza virus; plus, these vaccines educate…
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Every year come cold and flu season, health officials, hospitals, and health care clinics release statement after statement with the same message: Wash. Your. Hands. With coronavirus hysteria sweeping the nation, the 2019-2020 cold and flu season has been particularly traumatic, and the medical community has been even more emphatic with their messaging. As the…
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A part of me was not planning on posting about my week in workouts this week. I mean, what’s going on in the US and the world right now with COVID-19 is a lot more important than how I sweated last week. But then, I started thinking that even though things are so far from […]
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There have been many food trends over the past decade. Some are delicious, like avocado toast, matcha tea, and poke bowls. Some are fun, like rainbow pastries, acai bowls, and latte art. And some are downright odd, like charcoal ice cream or edible gold. [1] As you can see, many of these dishes feature some…
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Hummingbirds are extremely smart creatures. In fact, they are some of the smartest birds in nature, with brains larger in comparison to their body size than any other birds [1]. Several studies have shown that they will recognize every single flower in their territory and even migration routes. Then there’s the parental care trait found…
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Why do people raise girls with the “there is no love without pain” mentality? Love requires work and compromise, but it does not have to be painful. Love is kind, patient and beautiful. Everyone deserves to be happy when they are in love. It’s time we stopped justifying abuse and passing it off as “the…
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After several decades of extensive research, scientists finally established that truly, embryos from several bird species such as quails and chicken can hear through their eggs [1]. Some other species listen to their parents’ incubation calls and may be able to mimic the sounds exactly when they hatch. However, embryonic learning has always been associated…
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In a time when there’s little to be happy about in the beautiful country of Italy, the citizens of Castelvetro, a town in Northern Italy, were blessed to have showers of red wine flowing from their kitchen and bathroom faucets [1]. Seriously, it may sound like a joke, but some lucky souls really had red…
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Dale Schroeder, a man from Des Moines, Iowa had devoted his entire life to his carpentry work and it was all he ever had. Born in 1919, Schroeder worked for 67 years at the same workshop, living minimally and saving a lot of his earnings [1]. He never married, had no children and no living…
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Catios are one of the hottest pet trends right now, providing a safe means of letting your pooches out to savor the beauty of the environment without actually being outside [1]. It’s not a cage. It’s a safety porch. It’s common to find people who keep their pets holed up indoors all year long, only…
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The saying goes that dogs are man’s best friend. For many people, this couldn’t be more true, and most dog-owners would go to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of their furry family members. One woman took this to extreme lengths, choosing to end her marriage of twenty-five years in favor of her…
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What’s the furthest distance you have ever swum? A few lengths of your neighbor’s pool? From one end of the swim area at camp to another? There have been some people throughout history who have swum some pretty remarkable distances. American Sarah Thomas has swum across the English Channel four times. A team of six…
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According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, as of 2020, the number of cases of diabetes in the United States has risen to over 34 million, which is over ten percent of the population [1]. Diabetes is associated with many different health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-limb amputation, among others….
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By Joshua Fields Millburn · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
As an extreme introvert, I was self-quarantining before it was cool…
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