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07/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Hypothermia: How to identify, treat, and avoid it

Hypothermia is a potentially fatal condition that occurs when your core body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Contrary to popular belief, you can get hypothermia outside of winter. It can occur in moderate temperatures or when you are submerged in cold water for long periods of time. Hypothermia is especially common among people who […]

07/22/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Making medicine after a disaster: North American’s top medicinal plants

Nature is a wonderful source of food, but did you know that you can count on it for medicine too? North America is rife with medicinal plants. Some can speed up the healing process of cuts and bruises, while others can help you get through a bad cold. Either way, we’re surrounded by plants essential […]

06/28/2017 / By JD Heyes

Beware of the summer bugout: Prepare to stay hydrated or the heat might literally kill you

A recent sad case in Texas nevertheless served as a reminder why any legitimate summer bugout plan should include making provisions to ensure you’ve got plenty of water to stay hydrated, lest you die trying to get away from collapsing cities and urban chaos. As reported by Lifezette, a 15-year-old Boy Scout recently perished in […]

04/22/2017 / By JD Heyes

Age defying 80-year-old personal trainer keeping older Americans in fighting shape

You may have heard the expression, especially among older people, that “age is just a number,” and that just because a person gets older doesn’t mean they should just curl up on a couch and wait to die. At least, that’s what one 80-year-old retired Army colonel and personal trainer believes, anyway. That’s right; he’s […]

04/18/2017 / By JD Heyes

Fitter, healthier people have a better chance to survive an apocalypse

In normal times, a lot of people who exercise regularly tend to do so in order to maintain a certain physique, especially as they age. They don’t mind being in better shape overall, but much of their workout routine is aimed at improving the way they look. And in normal times, there’s nothing wrong with […]

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