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Health Issues Post-Hurricane Harvey

Health Issues Post-Hurricane Harvey

Humans have proven how resilient we are over the centuries. From our primitive ancestors to the modern humans walking the earth today, we have battled plagues, famines, wars, environmental changes, and so much more. Yet as resilient as we may seem to be, we aren’t immune at all to the many other organisms living on our planet and their impact on our health. It’s true we may have developed some sort of immunity or resistance but once our immunity levels go down because of stress, exhaustion or something else, getting sick is inevitable.

Our surroundings are a major factor to our health aside from our genes, lifestyle, eating habits, and exposure to certain allergens, irritants, germs, etc. Major changes in the environment can have a big impact on how well or sick we become. For example, exposure to mosquito breeding grounds in Asian countries can put people at risk of malaria or the dreaded Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Water contamination can lead to cholera or other gut issues. People get …

The Threat Of A Warming Planet

The Threat Of A Warming Planet

We live on a continually warming planet. Heat is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere and it’s not just our imagination. We can feel it happening all around us and it arrived earlier than scientists previously anticipated. All over the world, scientists continue to document climate-related changes that are fuelled by global warming and it is messing up our lives on a daily basis. Although we don’t always see it, major changes are happening all over the globe and they are more prominent in the face of natural disasters.

As if having to endure extreme weather changes isn’t enough to shaken things up, the cryosphere (frozen water or the ice found in water) is also melting that causes the sea level to rise and submerge small islands that can’t keep the rising water out. Aside from it rising, seawater also became more acidic that is detrimental to all sea life especially the ones with shell on it. And we mentioned about weather systems acting up, right? Year after year, natural …

Learn All About Coding In The Classroom

Learn All About Coding In The Classroom

Children are great imitators. They often copy what adults around them do rather than practice what they are being preached. Aside from the innocence and playful nature of young children, they are also fairly fast learners and can easily absorb things that they are being taught. It’s why kids these days are quite tech savvy. They have been exposed to technology early in life and it seems like second nature for them to operate these sophisticated and high-tech gadgets.

And because it is inevitable for them to dabble with technology when they grow up, it is better to teach them young about the language of computing, computer programming. Also known as coding, it is an essential skill for young kids to succeed in a future dominated by technology. In the digital age, coding is the fundamentals that everyone should know by heart. The youth of today grew up in a world that is littered with tech gadgets. From home appliances, smartphones, computers and laptops, social media, and many others, …

Sports Games Put On Hold In Anticipation Of Hurricane Irma

Sports Games Put On Hold In Anticipation Of Hurricane Irma

People pursue different interests. Some excel in school and get really high grades. They pursuit education endlessly until they get their Ph.D. degrees while others are more interested in the arts. The arts are a broad industry with the visual arts, performing arts, and many others comprising it. You can choose the niche you like and some even make a living in doing the thing they love the most as a performer or artist. Then there are those who are athletic and love to engage in sports. You can choose from physical sports and mental ones and the list is endless, actually.

While some sports activities can be done indoors and safe from the elements, others have to be conducted in bigger venues like an arena or a playing field. However, games must be canceled in case of inclement weather where the area itself isn’t safe for both the audience and the players. Examples of such sports are football. And with hurricanes hitting the country consecutively, it no longer …

Make It A Habit To Share Your Blessings

Make It A Habit To Share Your Blessings

We all aspire to provide a good life for our families, especially for our children. It’s the reason why parents labor throughout the day, not only to put food on the table and send their kids to school but to afford to indulge them in some of life’s luxuries. Not everyone is financially well-off, though, no matter how hard they work. Different factors determine your status in life but if you are someone who has more than what your family needs, wouldn’t you feel better to share some of your blessings to the less fortunate?

Others don’t feel obligated to be generous to others but there are people who always feel compelled to give either out of pity or compassion. Whatever your reason is, you can’t deny how good it feels to brighten someone’s day or be able to make a difference in someone’s life. Whether you share in cash or in kind, what matters most is that you share the joy of giving and make a positive impact in …

Back Up Your Computer Now More Than Ever

Back Up Your Computer Now More Than Ever

Computers are costly investments and they do a lot of things for us. From working on important files or paperwork for work or school to pursuing personal interests especially with the advent of the Internet and social media, most homes have a computer or two for us to be able to do all these things. And as more modern the world becomes, more aspects of our lives become digital. We have all sorts of tech files, from documents, photos, music, videos, etc. We definitely have embraced technology with both arms wide open.

By now, we probably aren’t clueless as well of the environmental issues we are facing because of global warming and climate change aside from the physical threats from cyber hackers that always threatens the security of our data on the web. So, backing up your computer is the most sensible thing to do in order to save yourself from all the hassles caused by lost or stolen files especially with the increasing ransomware attacks and natural calamities here …

Travel Spices Up Your Life

Travel Spices Up Your Life

One lifetime is not enough to unravel all the mysteries of this world but we can travel the globe and find the answers to life’s questions one place at a time. Others see travel as a great escape from reality but the truth is, it immerses us on what’s really real and happening the world over. You can never really say you have lived life to the fullest if you haven’t stepped out of your comfort zone and explored uncharted territories when you still had the time to do so. Many times people are discouraged to travel because of the amount of money you have to spend just to get from one place to another not to mention all those minor expenses in between.

Whatever your age is, take advantage of the opportunity to travel whenever you can. You don’t always have to stay in the most posh of hotels or fly first class. You can even survive on foreign street food and still feel you had the best day …

The UK Experiences Climate Change Along With The Rest Of The World

The UK Experiences Climate Change Along With The Rest Of The World

The world is changing and the climate is worsening. It is pretty obvious by now as we witness and experience first-hand the worsening of natural calamities and disasters that not only destroys properties but also take lives. It seems like we can’t just ignore global warming and climate change any longer. If you look at the state of the environment right now, you’d likely heave a deep sigh and wonder what awaits the future generation. We can’t leave behind a legacy of pollution, depleting resources, and a planet that is increasingly becoming inhospitable to all living things.

You are not safe wherever you are in the world. Whether you live in big cities like London or far-away rural areas, there are dangers lurking around the corner. A few scattered rain showers can trigger landslides in high-risk areas, hurricanes can lead to storm surges and heavy flooding, and earthquakes can cause tsunamis. Just look at Antarctica. A big chunk of a glacier, bigger than the entire US, has completely separated from …

The Challenges Of Cancer Treatment

The Challenges Of Cancer Treatment

We all hate hearing about the big C. It’s as if an ice-cold water was suddenly poured over you and it is now the end of the world (for you, anyway) upon hearing a cancer diagnosis. And in a way, it is true. Most cancer patients die soon after getting diagnosed or a few years later at most. But as our world continues to progress, it seems as if our health is also on the line. Many of the health ailments that we are battling right now like cancer are lifestyle-induced. Living a sedentary lifestyle, eating mostly junks, sweets, and preserved foods, and our preoccupation with gadgets that emit dangerous blue light and unnecessary radiation, among others all predisposes us to various diseases and ailments that we could have avoided if only we led a healthier and more active life.

On top of that, cancer treatment does not come cheap. And you don’t just get better after a single chemotherapy session especially if you are in the advanced or terminal …