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HEALTH & WELLNESS HOMEFRONT Positives

Caring at a Distance

I’m sure you have seen the phrase “social distancing doesn’t mean isolating.” While this is true, it can be difficult to find that balance between working from home, taking care of yourself, and maintaining relationships. Below are five things you can do to care for those at a distance. Call those you care about In […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Negatives

Are Drug Users at Higher Risk During this Pandemic?

Most of the deaths from this global pandemic so far have been among the elderly and those suffering from preexisting conditions due to being immunocompromised. Those with respiratory issues as a result of smoking and drug use may also be more likely to have complications from the virus. Lung and cardiovascular disease have been associated […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS KIDS

5 Tools to Help Cope with Being Quarantined

First and foremost, it is important to remember that this too shall pass. Although it is an incredibly difficult time period, we must remind ourselves that nothing lasts forever, and that eventually, we will come out of this together. In the meantime, we still have to make the most of our days, and now more […]

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HOMEFRONT KIDS Positives

Supporting Small Businesses Series: Interview with Stephanie Bianchini of Princess Magic

The Supporting Small Businesses Series aims to highlight how businesses are adapting in these changing times. In our first installment, we interviewed Stephanie Bianchini, the owner of Princess Magic which provides characters for children’s birthday parties and events. With everyone being stuck at home now, she has adapted her business model to help bring some […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Positives

Five Steps to Surviving Marriage During this Quarantine Time

These Quarantine Times can put a lot of strain on relationships. Spending 24/7 together during this stressful period is the ultimate test for couples. After being together around the clock for weeks on end, some couples might crack under this constant pressure. So how do you survive this crisis together without breaking up your family?  […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS HOMEFRONT NEWS Positives USA

Dr. Birx Appreciation Post

Dr. Deborah Birx is the response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. We’ve all become familiar with her presence (and her patterned silk scarves!) during White House press briefings over the past few weeks. We want to use this post as a way to learn more about Dr. Birx and appreciate her incredible […]

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HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWS STATISTICS USA WORLD

Emergency Hotlines & Resources

There is so much out there on the internet about coronavirus. Now more than ever, it is important to have reliable information about our health and safety. Here are a few links to reliable resources. Coronavirus.gov World Health Organization World Health Organization Health Alert WhatsApp Texting Service National Institutes of Health  COVID‑19 Information & Resources […]

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HOMEFRONT NEWS OPINION USA

The Graduation I Never Expected to Have

There are few major milestones in one’s life. Graduation, marriage, the birth of a child. These milestones differ from person to person. Think back to the best day of your life. Was this a milestone in your life? Something you cannot picture your life without? Now imagine that being taken from you in the blink […]

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NEWS OPINION USA WORLD

The Moral Aspect of Physical Distancing During a Pandemic

How can physical distancing during a global pandemic be a sign of moral values? More on that to come, but first let’s explain why we are switching our vernacular to the term “physical distancing” instead of “social distancing.” Over the past two weeks, the term “social distancing” has become a huge part of our collective […]

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NEWS USA

Coronavirus Guidelines for America

The White House released a statement on Coronavirus Guidelines for America. Please help to #flattenthecurve and #slowthespread while practicing safe #socialdistancing.