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Can a vacation save your life?

11 Feb at 12:09 am

If you’ve ever wondered whether there are benefits to taking a vacation or traveling, there is good news. Research shows that vacations can help you live longer and improve your mental and physical health. According to a 2016 Harvard study, when travelers planned out their vacations at least a month…

Military Supports Alternative Treatments for Treating Pain in Vets and Troops

Military

10 Feb at 11:45 pm

The military has long worried that an over-reliance on prescription painkillers for the after-effects of tours of duty was putting both veterans and active-duty troops at risk of dependency, serious adverse reactions to the drugs and accidental death. The problem was found to be greatest among veterans returning from Iraq…

Four Ways to Say Thanks to Tradesmen on National Tradesmen Day

Business

9 Feb at 7:45 pm

If you’ve ever experienced a flooded home from a busted hose on a washing machine, dishwasher or refrigerator, you know the indescribable feeling of relief when a tradesman shows up at your door. Without hesitation, skilled tradesmen work in all weather conditions and often in the most undesirable places – like a…

Super Bowl LV; Who Is Going to Be the World Champion?

Sports

3 Feb at 9:50 pm

Are you excited for this NFL season? Here is an insight into the teams; Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, before they go head to head in the Super Bowl LV! This year’s NFL season is coming to an end and we are less than a week away from…

SpaceX And The Future of Space Travel

Technology, World

8 Jan at 3:33 am

Elon Musk is nearing his vision of Mars Colonization. His Crew Dragon has already made successful flights to ISS, and his Mars Starship prototype might also reach orbit in 2021. The dream of conquering space is an old one, and thanks to advances in technology and commercial players like SpaceX joining the space race, the dream is slowly turning…

Coronavirus Vaccine Mass Production: Where Major Pharmaceutical Companies Stand?

U.S., World

1 Jan at 9:35 pm

Several companies have now developed viable coronavirus vaccines and are now mass producing vaccine doses. Find out here how it will impact the market and the price of the vaccine. The Race To Mass-Produce Coronavirus Vaccine: Who Will Be The Winner? The vaccine for coronavirus is finally here. As several countries struggle against the new wave of the pandemic, the vaccine gives us hope that we might…

Fully Escorted Tours Introduce Retirees to Costa Rica

Travel

5 Sep 2020

Retirees seeking comfortable climates, relaxed lifestyles, and affordable, quality medical care might find a hidden gem in Costa Rica. In fact, International Living magazine named Costa Rica number three, ahead of Spain, France, and Mexico, on its 2020 list of top places to retire. Other appealing features include the low…

How Your Business Can Survive The Coronavirus

Business

27 Aug 2020

As the world has hit the metaphorical panic button during the rise of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases worldwide, the daily reality for people and businesses is rapidly changing. Practically overnight, businesses have been forced out of the comfort zone of face-to-face contact, now having to heavily rely on digital platforms. Businesses,…

Tips to create the ultimate backyard movie night

Technology

21 Aug 2020

Backyard movie nights are trending in summer 2020. Whether you want a romantic evening with your partner, a fun family activity for all ages or a memorable event with friends, backyard movie nights are a great option that can be planned again and again. To create the ultimate movie night,…

Kenya and China’s “economic” friendship

World

15 Aug 2020

Kenya is a growing African economy which has a bilateral trade relationship with China that goes back decades. Let’s take a closer look at that relationship. According to IMF statistics, Kenya is Africa’s 6th largest economy by GDP (nominal). The country mainly depends upon agriculture, horticulture, fishing, goods manufacturing, and…