Joe Manichia

net-zero energy
The consequences of climate change are becoming more obvious with events such as the California megafires and the 9 hurricanes we have experienced in just this season both being linked to the gradual change. Due to this, the public support for green initiatives has gone up as well. That is […]

Net-Zero Energy: The Future Of Sustainability

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restaurants igloos
The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial takeout only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions such as restaurant patio igloos to keep outdoor seating […]

Restaurant Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining

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pre-existing condition
Before the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010 health coverage was frequently difficult or impossible to acquire for patients with pre-existing medical conditions. With the potential repeal on the horizon, what would happen to patients who have suffered from COVID-19? Would COVID-19 become a pre-existing condition after the ACA […]

COVID-19 Becoming A Pre-existing Condition Post ACA

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anxiety phones
People talk about feeling anxious when losing or forgetting their cell phones so much so that there’s now a word for the phenomenon: nomophobia. This term, coined about ten years ago, is used to describe the phenomenon of experiencing anxiety, distress, or general discomfort from not having your phone with […]

Anxiety When Leaving Phones Behind

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antibody treatment for COVID-19
At the beginning of August, two drug companies began clinical trials for an antibody treatment for COVID-19 known as monoclonal antibodies. They have been racing to complete the clinical trials and have even claimed they could have this treatment available before the vaccine. What Are Monoclonal Antibodies? When the human […]

Antibody Treatment For COVID-19

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drive-in during the pandemic
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the entertainment industry has been almost completely on pause and people have been desperately looking for any way to get out of the house while staying safe. Enter the drive-in movie theater, a business idea from the 1930s that is strangely perfect for just […]

Drive-In Theaters During The Pandemic

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astronaut muscle recovery
Astronaut Muscle Recovery Many of us have seen images and videos of astronauts running on treadmills they are strapped to. This exercise is necessary as astronauts lose large amounts of muscle mass and bone density during extended space travel. Exercising is often not enough as astronauts still lose a shocking […]

Mice Trial Could Be Huge For Astronaut Muscle Recovery

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lost health coverage
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans lost their jobs and many of them remain out of work. Due to this, many of those people lost their health coverage entirely or temporarily lost their health coverage during the pandemic. Steps To Take If You’ve Lost Coverage If […]

Lost Health Coverage During The Pandemic

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Pandemic Mental Health
A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic is having an adverse impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for mental health struggles during the pandemic than other age groups. Causes For […]

Mental Health Effects During Pandemic

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