Signs of Stress Can Be Overlooked
Life can be stressful. Some days can be better than others, but all days can be an opportunity to be happy. Learning to recognize signs of stress can help you navigate difficult situations and understand what your body might be telling you.
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Traveling in the winter can be perilous and being prepared to drive in challenging conditions is important before starting your trip. Last week, the nation saw drivers on I-95 in Virginia stranded in traffic for over 27 hours as a snowstorm buried the state. Starting your trip prepared to survive being stranded for days is critical during inclement weather.
Read full storyCentral Kentucky Snowstorm Makes Travel Dangerous
If you are waking up in Kentucky today, you are likely waking up underneath a blanket of snow. The National Weather Service reports that roughly 8 to 10 inches fell in areas around Richmond and Lexington. Some travelers were stranded on I-75 for hours as crews attempted to clear the roads of accidents and accumulation.
Read full storyFiltering Water To Survive A Disaster
Stockpiling water may not be part of your home or family's emergency and disaster planning. Rest assured, though, that having clean drinking water is necessary to survive. Depending upon your water source, simply boiling water may not be adequate enough, or you may not have a safe way to start a fire, especially if you are stranded in your home or car. Planning ahead can save your life. Warning: drinking unsafe water, even if you filter it, can still result in diseases or illness due to waterborne bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Please discuss any illness with your physician. This information is to be used in case of an emergency or dire situation and it is not intended to replace known clean water sources.
Read full storyManaging Loneliness During Isolation
Grappling with feelings of loneliness can be even more difficult during the holidays or other times of the year where we usually socialize or have more access to friends and family. During the pandemic, many socially wealthy people and those who thrive in the company of others have struggled with isolation and social distancing requirements. Others who were more introverted before, struggle even further with isolation and feelings of loneliness. This can become even more profound for patients who are quarantined inside of hospital and healthcare settings, where the majority of face-to-face interactions are short, interrupted by necessary PPE, and often confusing or disorienting for those suffering illness.
Read full storyCan Bipolar Be More Than Mood Swings?
Sometimes the stigma that mental health disorders can carry is heavier than the weight of carrying the disorder. When you think about bipolar you most likely think of moodiness, maybe even mania. But have you ever really considered the real comedy potential of all the purchases you made to redecorate your house in an insomnia-fueled Pinterest spree?
Read full storySurviving A Power Outage During Inclement Weather
In February of 2021, Texas was swept by a historical winter storm that left thousands without power. Areas that were challenged the most suffered power grid failures. These failures and a lack of access to materials or information needed to survive this kind of weather event lead to catastrophic losses, human casualties, and a host of controversies around political leadership and emergency planning. The nation watched on the news and social media as Texans endured the most challenging weather they've seen in decades. Let's work together to be prepared in our own homes this winter season.
Read full storyTools For Writing Online
Writing and marketing online can be hard to break intoStartup Stock Photos. If you are a new writer or you are tackling blogging or writing online for the first time from more traditional disciplines, these are tools that will help lighten your workload, give your work some pizazz and help you edit.
Read full storySeasonal Migraine Triggers and The Weather
So much depends on the weather, Migraines can tooAndrea Piacquadio. ‘Tis the season, in many parts of the United States, for migraine sufferers to double up on treatments and precautions. If you suffer from migraines, you might have noticed that they can be triggered by the weather.
Read full storyThe Links Between Covid-19 and Legionnaire’s Disease
It is 1976, you and a couple thousand of your friends are attending a convention in Philadelphia to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. What could go wrong?
Read full storyLittle-Known Signs of Depression
Sometimes stress can take over the mind and pull out the worst from usClaudia Barbosa. Depression is a monster. Often, it can be the type of monster that goes bump in the night. Tucked under the blanket of daily function, depression can be concealed. Sometimes even its victims do not realize they are suffering until it breathes heavily on their will to survive. Here are some subtle signs of depression, and some alternative suggestions for dealing with them.
Read full storyCan You Substitue Nutritional Yeast for Cheese?
Nutritional yeast can be used as a plant-based alternative in many dishes where you need a savory or cheesy flavor profile. Contrary to what you might think based on the name, it is deactivated and won’t make anything rise or yield differently. Nutritional yeast, or nooch as the youngsters refer to it, is extremely versatile. Here are 10 ways that you can use it in everyday recipes, unique takes, and foodie fun.
Read full storySpotting a Narcissist In The Wild
Let’s divorce ourselves from the social media trend of accusational narcissism and get down to spotting actual narcissists before you end up love-bombed and miserable. Narcissists can hide in plain sightSammy Williams/Unsplash.
Read full storySensory Overload and My Bipolar Brain
Sensory processing issues and bipolar disorder are not new territories. I have been diagnosed with bipolar II for 15 years. Some days are easier than others, but one of the constants is how irritable I become about specific noises. Imagine eating dinner and you can hear someone next to you chewing.
Read full storyNuclear Safety: A Cautionary Tale
The story of Anatoli Bugorski and, ultimately, why it is a bad time if you put your head into a particle accelerator. Joint Institute for Nuclear ResearchSergey Pyatakov. Particle accelerators are, fundamentally, exactly what the name implies. Particles move quickly in order to accomplish certain goals, develop research, and encourage scientific fact-finding missions. Not to oversimplify this extremely complicated process and what we’ve been able to develop from it, but in the interest of not losing you, that's the gist.
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