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Nick Cordero Lost His 90-Day Battle With COVID-19, And My Heart Breaks For His Wife And Son

No one deserves to lose the fight to COVID-19.

After spending 90 days in the hospital due to COVID-19, Nick Cordero lost his battle with the virus, leaving behind his wife and one-year-old son.

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This Is The Revolutionary 'Hamilton' Character You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Raise a glass to the zodiac.

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Millions of musical-lovers around the world rejoiced when "Hamilton," the hip-hop-mixtape-turned-musical harder to get in to than Studio 54, came to Disney Plus.

For those who had the luxury of being able to watch it in person and rewatch it with us mere mortals on our screens, the experience was almost as gripping as sitting feet from Lin-Manuel Miranda himself. From the stunning sets, graceful choreography, witty dialogue, and hauntingly beautiful singing, the experience was one even my musical-averse family felt moved by.

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This Survey Shows How Quarantine And Drinking Relate, And I Can't Say I'm Surprised

"5 o'clock somewhere" is more of a guideline now than ever.

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As it stands, and my friends and I are finally 21. We're extremely excited to be able to go out to bars and "get lit" as the kids say, but due to the pandemic, all of our plans have been put on hold. We'd rather wait and go when it's safe than risk spreading the infection and hurting our loved ones. So, we've all been quarantining apart, getting on the occasional wine zoom call. This made me wonder if anyone else our age were doing the same thing.

Then, I discovered this survey: We Surveyed Millennials And Gen Z About Their Quarantine Drinking Habits — Cheers. Here are 3 things that I discovered through the survey results.

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5 Easy Summer Mocktail Recipes You Can Make With Items You Probably Already Have On-Hand

Keep these drinks in mind next time you're visiting your local farmer's market — you might want to grab some extra mint and limes.

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With Summer 2020 in full swing comes the addition of many fresh fruits and vegetables to brighten up your dinner plate, but also your glass! Farmers markets are my personal favorite place to look for produce that is in season to make fun mocktails with.

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35 Sexts To Send Your Boo In Public For The 'Dirty Text' TikTok Challenge

Sexts can drive your partner crazy, in a good way, of course.

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PSA: If you haven't seen the TikTok trend when someone sends their S.O. a dirty text in public to capture their reaction, definitely check it out becuase it's hilarious.

A horny text can really get someone's sexual energy going. The sexual tension is real, so think of it as a form of foreplay that will boost your sex life. Sending naughty messages back and forth while leaving just enough to their imagination, leaves your partner wanting and begging for more.

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We Asked You How You Felt About Resuming 'Normal' Activities, And Some Of Your Answers Shocked Us

The New York Times asked 511 epidemiologists when they'd feel comfortable doing "normal" activities again, considering COVID-19. We asked our peers the same thing, for science.

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Last month, the New York Times surveyed about 500 epidemiologists asking about their comfort level with certain activities once deemed normal — socializing with friends, going to the doctor, bringing in the mail. That's all well and good for the experts, but they are a very niche group, not the majority of the population. What do "normal" people feel safe doing? In certain states, we've seen how comfortable everyone is with everything (looking at you, Florida), but we wanted to know where Odyssey's readers fell on the comfort scale. Are they sticking with the epidemiologists who won't be attending a wedding for another year, or are they storming the sunny beaches as soon as possible?

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Keto Is All Fun And Games Until You're Undernourished And Almost Pass Out

Keto is just another extension of diet culture that boasts rapid weight loss, but at a steep price.

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There has been a Keto diet craze going around in the past couple of years, with many of its followers claiming significant weight loss. With any new, trendy diet claiming miraculous weight-loss, one starts to wonder what exactly is happening behind the curtain. The keto, or ketogenic, diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that claims to help the body shift its fuel source from carbs to fat. In the medical community it has been prescribed to patients with uncontrolled epilepsy to reduce the frequency of seizures, but other than that there is little conclusive evidence to other potential benefits.

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I Talked To My Favorite Yoga Teacher About What Classes Will Be Like When Studios Reopen

Wellness never went away, it just looks a little different now.

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Jennifer Kustanovich is not only the president of the Odyssey at Stony Brook University but is also an illuminating yoga instructor. She's an inspiring proactive leader in the wellness industry. Her expertise in movement expands onto Zumba and high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

On the last day of her in-person class, she gave everyone a way of contacting her and made sure to check up on all her clients. She wanted to ensure that they were doing okay and to remind them that she is always there.

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"I wrote an article about the importance of my tattoo. Many people reached out to me about their self-expression. Writing that piece helped me connect with myself and allowed me to be apart of other people's journey in connecting with themselves, too."

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"I had been looking for a creative outlet in college for quite some time, and I went through a few before finding one that was an amazing fit. Once I met our Community Rep and other creators, I was hooked and started right away."

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"Odyssey is a website where I am able to enjoy my hobby of writing. Whether it's short stories, controversial topics in the media, or talks about perspective. I enjoy the thought of people reading my articles."

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These 5 Black Female-Owned Swimwear Brands Are Must-Haves For Your HOTTEST Summer Yet

To all the woman who put their money where their mouth is, lets do two things for the price of one.

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The start of summer is always exciting,(especially after an unprecedented pandemic) and people are itching to make this particular summer count. Correction: with the amount gratefulness I have for life at this moment in time I am itching to make this summer count.

But at the same time, in the midst of social justice issues, activism is something that is at the forefront of many people's minds, including mine. With money comes power and buying Black is a way to directly help the marginalized and oppressed while getting something in return.

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These Are The Black-Owned Restaurants In Chicago You Should Absolutely Be Supporting

Support the movement and your appetite at the same time with these amazing spots.

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The Black Lives Matter movement is taking the country by storm to crash down systematic racism and liberate people of color. However, during these changing it can be hard to determine what you can do to make an impact besides reposting Instagram stories and texting petition numbers. Instead, support Black-owned businesses or, more specifically, Black-owned restaurants. Here are some outstanding and underrated Black-owned restaurants in Chicago that can help you support the movement.

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10 Things To Know About LDRs, From A Couple Separated By The Atlantic Ocean AND A Pandemic

There will be challenges, but more often than not, it's worth it.

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Most individuals in relationships have not been able to go on romantic dates in quite a while due to business closures in the wake of the pandemic. Other couples have encountered challenges while seeing each other face to face in the past three months due to coronavirus regulations. Long-distance relationships have unfortunately become a reality for many in this era of global health crises. Western New York native and travel journalist, Chelsea Baron, knows this all too well.

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Raise a glass to the zodiac.

"5 o'clock somewhere" is more of a guideline now than ever.

Keep these drinks in mind next time you're visiting your local farmer's market — you might want to grab some extra mint and limes.

Sexts can drive your partner crazy, in a good way, of course.

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The New York Times asked 511 epidemiologists when they'd feel comfortable doing "normal" activities again, considering COVID-19. We asked our peers the same thing, for science.

Keto is just another extension of diet culture that boasts rapid weight loss, but at a steep price.

Wellness never went away, it just looks a little different now.

Odyssey Spotlight

To all the woman who put their money where their mouth is, lets do two things for the price of one.

Support the movement and your appetite at the same time with these amazing spots.

There will be challenges, but more often than not, it's worth it.

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