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As close as your own breath: A simple — and free — way to improve your…
Victoria Fann Medical & Allied HealthcareWe breathe approximately 25,000 times a day, and 30-50% of us are doing it improperly. Almost as many of us have respiratory issues and illnesses that affect our sleep, brain function and overall health. How could this be? Breathing happens in the body automatically without us having to think about it. That’s exactly the problem. Most of us are not conscious about this essential bodily function.
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Busting the myth of the iron grip for shooting
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFor some reason, I've been getting questions and finding myself in conversations about grip quite a bit lately. There’s a lot of misinformation on grip…especially on how firmly you should grip; how to improve grip; and what to do about reduced grip from arthritis, carpal tunnel, and other pain issues. Take the 100% grip or "iron grip" as an example. Grab anything with 100% grip and your hand is going to shake. Drop off to the max intensity that you can grip without shaking and your ability to isolate trigger finger movement is going to be compromised.
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What’s next for e-bikes? An inflatable, portable form of transportation
Dave G. Houser Transportation Technology & AutomotiveBrilliant minds in the transportation industry worldwide are pulling out all the stops in an effort to design and develop improved personal mobility devices and systems. The trend towards communal sidewalk-based personal mobility systems such as shared e-bikes and scooters piqued the interest of engineering students at the University of Tokyo — and they took the idea and ran with it. Looking at possible ways to improve the world of urban sidewalk mobility, the students developed a working prototype for an inflatable e-bike/scooter. You read that correctly — a blow-up e-bike.
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Indicators show travel, hospitality businesses are picking up
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCoronavirus restrictions have been eased across the country. Travel companies are reopening their businesses with enhanced sanitizing measures. People are ready to travel again. Do you see early signs of recovery? Here are some positive updates, although it is still too early to claim that it is business as usual.
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How to fend off bugs — naturally
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureSummer has returned — and for most of us that means two things for certain: we'll be outdoors a whole lot more, and we'll be joined by a variety of biting or otherwise irritating bugs. Since it was developed by the U.S. military in the 1940s, a synthetic repellent — DEET — has served as the primary ingredient for keeping bugs at bay. Some people, however, can't use DEET at its most effective and longest lasting strength without negative consequences. Fortunately, there’s an array of reasonably effective alternates, mostly natural oils and plant extracts that are nontoxic.
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How to prepare for hunting season during the summer
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile the current weather conditions make it feel like we’re about as far away from hunting season as we can get, fall is just around the corner. So, now is actually a great time to be preparing for the upcoming hunting season. This is especially true if you’ll be trying out a new rifle or scope this fall. Even if you haven’t made a big change to your equipment, though, it’s still important to spend some time at the range over the next few weeks to make sure you’re prepared to hit the woods when hunting season opens up.
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5 great boondocking spots
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureAs national and state parks slowly open, their campgrounds are slower to open. Many RVers are ready to start traveling again. Boondocking is an ideal option to stay safe while seeing the country. This article features five sites that are among forests or beaches or are in the mountains. I'm listing coordinates since they don't necessarily have street addresses. These are some great spots to consider that appear to be open. Check the latest information online or with a phone call for any updates.
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Could cannabis help treat COVID-19?
Bambi Majumdar PharmaceuticalThere is a massive global effort underway to develop a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly and as thoroughly as possible. But in the meantime, new prevention strategies and therapies are sorely needed. One promising Canadian study indicates that certain enzymes in cannabis could help treat the disease. It highlights cannabis’ benefits as an aid in blocking the cells that enter the body from the novel coronavirus.
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Will home-sharing and luxury hotels recover before other lodging products?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs more places ease coronavirus restrictions, travel companies are getting ready to reopen their businesses. But do people want to travel again soon? If so, who are the travelers? Smith Travel Research (STR), a leading data analytics provider for the lodging industry, conducted an opinion survey about travelers’ attitudes towards different types of accommodation facilities based on their preferences from past experiences. One assumption for such an analysis is that travelers tend to stick to the same kind of accommodation facility for their trips.
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Museum educators fill a critical need for students
Sheilamary Koch EducationTo say museums have been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic would be an understatement. The American Alliance of Museums estimates that museums in the United States are collectively losing at least $33 million a day. Yet even now while they’re hurting most, many museums have offered entertainment and solace to families sheltering in place at home with free virtual tours. Teachers have been able to take advantage of these resources to create engaging lessons for students on virtual field trips.
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