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What is Cross-Cultural Communication? People who share geographic space, experiences, and history develop a pattern of behavior and norms known as culture. Culture comprises ideas, beliefs, value systems, language, and lifestyles that a group of people shares. “We express our culture through foods, celebrations, music, art, laws, customs, rituals, and language. Culture […]

What is Cross-Cultural Communication?

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Humans sweat to keep cool, but considering the alternatives, you should be grateful for your glow. Photo by Cottonbro on Pexels.
Turn of the Season, Turn Off the Sweat Well, folks, summer is at an end, and fall is fast upon us, so we should be delving into our coat closets and costume bins and gearing up for the gold-toned glory that is autumn. I am particularly excited for the turn of the […]

Sweat: A Closer Look at Thermoregulation

If you’ve made it passed the awkward phase of middle school without getting acne, you may feel like you dodged a bullet. However, it can be disappointing when in your adult years, you start to experience acne for the first time. How Can You Get Adult Acne? Adults can get […]

Adult Acne

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Hurricanes, heavy rainstorms, cold fronts, and extreme heat temperatures can cause power outages. Therefore, you must have emergency food and water preparation in case one of these emergencies arise in your city. What food should I prepare for an emergency? Proper food and water supply are critical in harsh weather […]

Emergency Food and Water Preparation

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In August of 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. Within the act, there are many provisions, including energy, environmental, and tax provisions. The law has extended ACA subsidies for the next three years. The expanded premium tax credits were first introduced and enacted in […]

Extended ACA Subsidies in the IRA

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Photography Camera Advice for Beginners Taking a good photograph with a professional camera is not as simple as people think. Am I holding the camera correctly? What camera settings do I use? Perhaps you recently purchased a digital camera or are planning to buy one. Would you like to know […]

Photography Camera Advice

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What is the Satiety Index of Common Foods? Hunger is a sign our body sends us, letting us know it is time to eat. If you have ever struggled with losing weight, you know that hunger and cravings are the main obstacles you must fight. To lose weight, we must reduce our […]

What is the Satiety Index of Common Foods?

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Inflammation is “a process by which your body’s white blood cells and the things they make protect you from infection from outside invaders, such as bacteria and viruses.” There are two types of inflammation. Acute inflammation is the body’s response to injury. For example, after getting a cut on your leg, your […]

Reducing Inflammation

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As the Summer break comes to an end, it is a hurry to try to get the kids prepared for school. That may mean buying new clothes and shoes, picking the perfect backpack, or finding the big pack of crayons with all the best colors. Whatever back-to-school prep means for […]

Back-to-School Health Tips

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How Does Depression Affect Us? How depression affects us can vary. Everyone has felt depressed at least once in life. For some, it was a fleeting moment they let pass by without much of a second thought. For others, getting out of bed every morning is a constant battle. Depression […]

How Does Depression Affect Us?