The Problem With Pinktober: Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Working?

As most people probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or Pinktober. Expect to see dozens of pink ribbons in support of breast cancer on every product, screen, clothing item, or surface you can imagine. When any woman living in the United States has a one-in-eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer, surely raising awareness […]

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Solar Energy On The Rise In The United States

Solar energy continues to grow in popularity throughout the United States, both in application and in public opinion. With clean energy becoming more important than ever before, it is likely we will be seeing more solar energy systems being installed throughout the nation in the future. Record-Breaking Numbers The past few years have been promising […]

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Why Pickup Trucks Are Becoming More Popular

Once exclusively used for hauling workloads and usually only seen on construction sites or out in the country, pickup trucks are gaining popularity across urban America. Originally designed for heavy duty work, pickup trucks have long been a part of American culture. Many people see them as representative of the American working class and as […]

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The Most Common Mental Health Problems In Seniors

As much as mental illness and mental health care is already a problem for the general population, it’s especially a concerning issue for the elderly population. Approximately 15% of all adults over age 60 suffer from some sort of mental health disorder. The elderly population is especially susceptible to certain types of mental illness, due […]

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Simple Acts Of Community Kindness Go A Long Way For Children With Disabilities

Childhood is a magical time. There are so many new things to be discovered, experienced, and explored, each helping to sculpt and develop the mind of an innocent, fresh-out-of-the-box new human. From the simple joy of parading around on a playground to major milestones like high school prom, a child’s life is rich with opportunities […]

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