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You May Be Able To Have A Barbecue This Summer, But It Will Take Some Planning And Precautions

As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, you might be wondering how many of your typical activities can go on as planned right now given the COVID-19 pandemic. Though outdoor activities are generally safer than indoor ones, anything where you come in direct contact with other people will generally drive the risk of infection up. So while you may feel OK about going for a bike ride or running […]

todayJune 10, 2020

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Try these 7 “Super” fruits to Boost your Immune System

People have been looking at "superfoods" in recent years to help them get and stay healthy, but this year, with the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, that drive to "boost" the immune system with foods has never been greater.  The 7 fruits listed below are a fantastic way to get those vital nutrients into your diet, and fresh fruits are both fun and flavorful to eat! Acai Berry Acai berry […]

todayJune 9, 2020

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A Hong Kong Restaurant Group Published An Extensive Manual About COVID-19 For Other Restaurants To Reference

As restaurants start to phase into re-opening, many are adjusting their procedures to keep workers and customers safe during the ongoing pandemic. A Hong Kong restaurant group has published a thorough COVID-19 playbook for these businesses that has become a widely referenced resource.   Black Sheep Restaurants was founded by Syed Asim Hussain and Christopher Mark. The group operates 25 establishments across Hong Kong, two of which are Michelin-starred. According […]

todayJune 8, 2020

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Wondering How to Boost Your Immune System? Funghi and Ferment to the Rescue

Wondering how to boost your immune system? Eat more mushrooms. Mushrooms are high in selenium and B vitamins like riboflavin and niacin. These minerals and vitamins are necessary for the immune system to work in tip top form. Mushrooms are also high in polysaccharides, sugar-like molecules that boost immune function. Mushrooms have a savory quality that can enhance the flavor of many dishes. Not quite sure how to eat mushrooms? […]

todayJune 4, 2020

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Elderberries: Modern Day Folk Medicine

Elderberrry is a shrub that has been used medicinally for centuries. Sambucus nigra, or black elderberry bush, is the version most commonly used to make syrup and lozenges. Extracts of elderberry have antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Elderberry is also high in flavonoids. People take elderberry syrup as a remedy for colds, flus, and bacterial sinus infections. The plant medicine works by reducing swelling in mucus membranes. Some studies suggest […]

todayJune 3, 2020

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Hand sanitizer poses a risk in a hot car — here’s how to stay safe

Hand sanitizer has become liquid gold since COVID-19 landed in America, sparking shortages across the country. While the product is slowly making its way back on shelves and online retailers, people who have it want to treat their sanitizer like the precious commodity it is. But, now that the weather is warming up, there’s a new question to consider: Is it safe to keep hand sanitizer in the car? Will […]

todayJune 2, 2020

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Would You Get a Coronavirus Vaccine?

Even if a vaccine against the new coronavirus is developed, a new survey finds that only half of Americans say they'd get it.  The survey also found that 31% weren't sure if they'd get vaccinated, and about 1 in 5 said they definitely wouldn't do it. Why not?  Well, of those who'd refuse a vaccine, 7 in 10 cited safety concerns, according to the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs […]

todayJune 1, 2020

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Can small Home Improvement fixes positively affect our Mental Health?

When things get really bad, home does really good, Genevieve Gorder believes. The interior designer and TV personality — who marks Sept. 11 and the 2008 stock market crash as crescendoes in her home career — says that’s because “it's where we nest and it's where we repair, we recalibrate and reinvent so we can go out again.” While stay at home orders in many states are easing, home life […]

todayMay 28, 2020

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It may be Good for your Mental Health, but is it Safe to take a Road Trip during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Something about the weather warming up always makes us want to get outside and see some sights. Of course, this year, travel is… complicated. People aren’t getting on planes or trains if they can help it. But what about a good, old-fashioned road trip? It may feel like just what we need to cure our cabin fever, but is it safe to hop in the car and hit the open […]

todayMay 27, 2020

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