It’s common knowledge that nursing homes bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite accounting for less than 1% of the population, nursing home residents suffered 20% of the nation’s COVID-19 related deaths. Over 2,000 nursing home workers also died. The immense stress of fighting disease in an ever-changing landscape has driven hundreds of thousands […]
To say that social media has drastically transformed the world is no overstatement. Humans from every corner of the world can access endless amounts of information and discover it in real-time. Connections between people and companies have crossed country and continent boundaries. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that tapping into social media channels holds […]
The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is responsible for many of the body’s vital functions. Of course, it digests food and breaks it down into nutrients, but the gut also contains most of the body’s immune function and many hormones and neurotransmitters. The presence of bacteria called gut flora enables these operations. The health of the […]
Orthotics are medical devices shaped to fit the size and contours of a foot. They can relieve pain caused by arthritis, plantar fasciitis and bursitis. The best designs help in body balance and may compensate for a foot deformity. These are extremely helpful if the alignment and structure are poor. The global orthotic insoles market […]
Every year, 500 people in America die from unintentional firearm injuries. This figure accounts for 2% of all gun deaths in the country. When it comes to nonfatal gun injuries, the picture is even more dramatic: 37% of firearm injuries are unintentional. The United States may have a right to bear arms, but owning a […]
Gen Z is named the most disruptive generation. By 2031, Gen Z’s income will increase 5 times as they become the next generation of consumers. They are projected to surpass Millennials’ income, reach over one-quarter of global income, and grow to over $2 trillion in global earnings. Gen Z is also the most diverse generation: […]
In a typical year, 243 million women and girls worldwide experience intimate partner violence. The pandemic has had a great impact on intimate partner violence. Since 2020, domestic violence has spiked. Amid the pandemic, calls to helplines increased as much as 5x. Members of marginalized groups are hit the hardest. Rates of abuse increased by […]
Russia’s war on Ukraine is shaping up to be one of the most influential events of recent years. It’s an event that is strongly looked down upon by the western world at large. Instead of sending troops to Ukraine or instigating, most countries have instead opted to sanction Russia. These sanctions range in level of […]
There are so many ways in which the world is simply unfair. As much as we would like for it to be, the way society functions is unjust in a multitude of areas, one of which is the area of finance, and specifically credit. Credit scores can be incredibly important for building a solid financial […]
If you’re like a lot of writers, you may be finding it difficult to get your content out there. Traditionally styled blog posts are hard to come across these days, and publishing an article on a credible site can be challenging. There can also be a large fee associated with publishing your article on a […]
