Swine Flu Smackdown: How to Avoid Infection (and a Fistfight)
It may not sound like much, but the best defense against the swine flu involves some very simple steps: Every sneeze should be covered and every hand should be washed.
It may not sound like much, but the best defense against the swine flu involves some very simple steps: Every sneeze should be covered and every hand should be washed.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 08.03.2009 | Living
Which is the safest seat on an airplane? One study concluded that Passengers near the tail of a plane are about 40 percent more likely to survive a crash than those in the first few rows up front.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 06.16.2009 | Living
With each new membership in the Survivors Club, there are lessons to be learned. While Hannah's case is extremely rare, it reminds us of some of the myths of breast cancer.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 06.07.2009 | Living
The story of Joshua Childers presents an opportunity to revisit the most important survival rule if you get lost in the woods (or anywhere else for that matter).
Ben Sherwood | Posted 06.02.2009 | Media
Long before you'd ever come down with swine flu, you'll be exposed to another kind of virus sweeping the world: A global outbreak of online scams preying on your fears of the so-called aporkalypse.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 05.30.2009 | World
In the weeks ahead, there will be plenty of hysteria (and misinformation) about the swine flu. If you can, try to focus on what you can control: Your hygiene, your contact with others, and your health.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 05.23.2009 | World
No one likes to admit it, but bones and eardrums have been broken in the service of preparing American men and women for the reality of captivity.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 05.21.2009 | World
On these days of Holocaust remembrance, we honor the memory of millions who perished. We also pay tribute to those who somehow survived a massive and systematic attack on Jewish existence.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 05.13.2009 | World
The captain's courage is a model for all of us. As we await details of how he made it through his four-day ordeal, it's clear that there was much more to his survival than just bravery.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 04.17.2009 | Living
How did one man -- not a pro football player -- survive this ordeal while the other three perished? Was it a miracle? Or was it a wrenching case-study of the laws of survival in extreme situations?
Ben Sherwood | Posted 04.03.2009 | Business
Survival means adapting quickly and forging new plans. Tough times also create opportunities for those who can change their attitudes and actions.
Ben Sherwood | Posted 11.05.2009 | Living