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The age-old pastime of sitting in the grass and looking to the sky, picking out the clouds that look like a ship with full sails or an elephant or a dolphin, is a pleasant game of imagination. But when I…Read More

The coronavirus has dramatically halted so much of our ‘normal’ lives: dropping the kids of at school, going out for dinner, going into the office, going to the doctor, shaking hands, hugging, even just walking outside. It has also had…Read More

With the global virus claiming headlines across the world, other crises have been sidelined, including the massive bushfires that threatened Australia starting in September 2019. In honor of Hug an Aussie Day yesterday, we’re taking a look at the latest…Read More

Kids Health Week started as a celebration in 2013 with the goal to promote health in schools in subjects including nutrition, physical education and other health related areas. Kids Health Week now takes place every last week of April, but…Read More

The 50th anniversary of Earth Day was destined to be a worldwide celebration. It still will be — just virtually. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is Climate Action, and now with social distancing restrictions in place around the world to fight…Read More

The eco18 team is now in their fourth week of “social distancing,” “self-quarantine” and waiting for the curve to flatten. All east coast based, in and around New York and New Jersey, we are basically at the epicenter of the…Read More

I really love sea scallops, especially if you can find them with the roe attached. But given the current challenges, I was just very happy to find them, sans roe, at my local Whole Foods market this past weekend. A…Read More

Photo: KAMUT® (Khorasan) Sourdough Bread / Breadtopia Have you ever wondered what Egyptians ate in 1500 B.C.? I was surprised to learn that the Egyptians savored sourdough bread as a vital part of their healthy diet. The National Sourdough Bread…Read More

Did you know that March is Optimism Month?  If you didn’t, no worries, neither did we! And, considering that the world is in the middle of a pandemic, it’s definitely been a little challenging to be optimistic. But now, it’s…Read More

This article was updated on August 10th, 2021 August is National Eye Exam Month and an excellent time to bring to everyone’s attention the importance of more frequent visits to the eye doctor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have increased the…Read More