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First and foremost I want to wish you all a very merry Christmas! May it be filled with love, happiness, family, and friends! However, as we celebrate Christmas and open our gifts, it is important to keep in mind the…Read More

Christmas Eve is finally here and that means Santa is coming! While most of us have similar Christmas day traditions, everyone does something different for Christmas Eve. We here at Eco18 decided to share with you our unique Christmas Eve…Read More

Each month we ask a new eco-maven 18 questions about his or her life, occupation, and advice for other like-minded people. This month we connected with Savannah Chrisley, star of USA Network’s reality series, Chrisley Knows Best. A 17-year-old pageant…Read More

The Flu  The flu kills when a defective immune system allows bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, to enter the lungs. To illustrate how dangerous influenza can be, during the 19l8 flu pandemic—also called Spanish Flu—approximately 20 to 40% of the…Read More

The holidays are filled with family, friends, food and fun, but unfortunately that’s not always the case. According to the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, there is an average of 3.5 million homeless people every year. Approximately 35…Read More

Volunteering and giving back is a worthwhile and rewarding experience for many reasons. Most importantly, volunteering helps those in need. Furthermore, it provides the volunteer with a fulfilling experience that can change his/her outlook and help him/her grow as a…Read More

This article was updated on 12.3.20 The holiday season traditionally brings joy and great expectations about gatherings, delicious meals, and -of course- the gifts. But, during the festivities, many people also experience emotional difficulties derived from financial constraints, family issues,…Read More

It’s no surprise that when you are sick the last thing that you want to do is go out to exercise. Whether it is usually a part of your daily routine or just an enjoyable activity, most people choose to…Read More

Thanksgiving is a day we spend time with friends and family over a delicious, homemade feast. It is most importantly a time to give thanks and to acknowledge all that we are fortunate enough to have. Enjoy your turkey, play…Read More

Childhood obesity is a global epidemic, according to Kathleen K. Barnhouse, M.D., of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Journal of Family Practice. In the United States, 19.8% of the children ages 6 through 11 and 18.1%…Read More