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April 2024 total solar eclipse guide: How to watch, understand and stay safe on April 8

by Joel Shannon, Doyle Rice, Eric Lagatta, Kayla Jimenez, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Eduardo Cuevas, Marc Ramirez, Ramon Padilla, Karina Zaiets, and Janet Loehrke. The surreal midday darkness of a total solar eclipse will pass over the United States on April 8, 2024, and there’s plenty you should know before the big day, which won’t happen again forContinue reading “April 2024 total solar eclipse guide: How to watch, understand and stay safe on April 8”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A cancer breakthrough and the heroes behind it get spotlight in new show

by Erin Blakemore “The Cancer Detectives,”a new American Experience documentary on PBS, tracks the fascinating and surprisingly frustrating backstory of the Pap smear, a cervical cancer screening test that’s now routine but was once anything but. The film takes viewers back to the days before Pap smears, a time when cervical cancer was rightfully fearedContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A cancer breakthrough and the heroes behind it get spotlight in new show”

Travel Thursdays: 8 Underrated U.S. State Parks to Visit

by K.C. Dermody When most people think about America’s parks, they think of places like Yellowstone and Yosemite, but there are many state parks that can rival even some of the best national parks. The U.S. is home to more than 6,600 state park sites which protect over 14 million acres of diverse landscapes, from arid desertsContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: 8 Underrated U.S. State Parks to Visit”

Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In April Across The United States

by Chris Muras When April rolls around we start to think about the warm days of summer. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Spring can be one of the best times to travel. If you are looking for Spring Break travel destinations or a special place to enjoy blooming cherry blossoms with a refreshingContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In April Across The United States”

Mental Health Awareness: 25 Subtle Signs of Insecurity

by Ree Winter We all have moments when confidence falters — some deal with it more often than others. For some, it’s just a part of who they are. Overcoming insecurities, no matter how hard you try, can be challenging. As I made this list, I found I related to several of these signs. It’sContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness: 25 Subtle Signs of Insecurity”

Travel Thursdays: Budget-Friendly Winter Getaways

These 10 destinations shine in the snowy season, with free outdoor activities, events and cozy places to stay that won’t break the bank by Kimberly Lovato While some might be inclined to plan beach vacations when the mercury drops, hot chocolate by a fire and outdoor sports sprinkled with snow can be just as restorative forContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Budget-Friendly Winter Getaways”

Healthcare Awareness Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems.

From floaters and flashes to dryness and sharp pain — know what symptoms may signal a bigger problem by Jessica Migala You may think that recent changes in your vision are just another sign you’re getting older. That may not be so. Although nearly half the people who struggle with a visual disability are 65Continue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: How to Treat 11 Top Vision Problems.”

The Dirtiest and Cleanest Parts of an Airplane

by Nicole Villeneuve Every day, more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers fly in and out of U.S. airports. In the short time between flights, cabin cleaning crews move quickly to keep things tidy on board. But does moving hundreds of people between airplanes on tight schedules actually leave time for a proper cleaning? From sanitization procedures toContinue reading “The Dirtiest and Cleanest Parts of an Airplane”

Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In March Across The United States

by Chris Muras Whether March follows the saying, “in like a lion, out like a lamb” in your part of the country, why not just skip all of that nonsense and travel somewhere interesting, warm, and sunny, (or even snowy – if you are chasing one last ski trip)? We’ve put together a little guideContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Here Are The 15 Absolute Best Places To Visit In March Across The United States”