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2024 March 31

Total Solar Eclipse Below the Bottom of the World
Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek (ESO Photo Ambassador, Inst. of Physics in Opava) ; Acknowledgement: Xavier Jubier

Explanation: In late 2021 there was a total solar eclipse visible only at the end of the Earth. To capture the unusual phenomenon, airplanes took flight below the clouded seascape of Southern Ocean. The featured image shows one relatively spectacular capture where the bright spot is the outer corona of the Sun and the eclipsing Moon is seen as the dark spot in the center. A wing and engine of the airplane are visible across the left and bottom of the image, while another airplane observing the eclipse is visible on the far left. The dark area of the sky surrounding the eclipsed Sun is called a shadow cone. It is dark because you are looking down a long corridor of air shadowed by the Moon. A careful inspection of the eclipsed Sun will reveal the planet Mercury just to the right. You won't have to travel to the end of the Earth to see the next total solar eclipse. The total eclipse path will cross North America on 2024 April 8, just over one week from today.

NASA Coverage: Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 April 8
Tomorrow's picture: black hole twister

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Today's Ingredients Air-fried breaded chicken tenders are my preferred meat for almost every kind of salad. But when I want to treat myself to something extra deluxe, I'll spend a few more dollars on a steak — which I exclusively grill as my main protein for a Cobb salad. This week I would love for you to get some high quality ingredients to combine into a filling, fresh salad too!   • Food to enjoy: Here's what to eat that's high protein and low carb   • News to know: This much sleep could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes   • Exercises to try: The 5 best treadmill walking workouts to step up your game Have a good Sunday! Kenny Thapoung Managing Newsletter Editor   Written by Kenny Thapoung March 31, 2024 • 2 min read Recipe of the Week A different kind of Cobb salad When I choose red meat to cook for a salad, I almost always make some version of a Cobb using whatever I have in my fridge. Today's recipe is a slight variation of what you might expect. Instead of bacon bits, there are chopped pecans; feta is used in place of blue cheese; and the dressing is simply olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I've always been a romaine salad person, so I already intend to swap out the spinach. By no means is this a "traditional" Cobb — it's more of a choose-your-own-adventure recipe. If you don't have a chronic condition or dietary restriction that causes you to limit your red meat consumption, I definitely suggest that you grill up a nice juicy steak as your protein. But a veggie patty or another plant-based protein option is a fine alternative! Get the recipe Kitchen Kit Take a stand       Sunflower Home Standing Comfort Mat A few weeks ago my friend pulled a standing mat out from under his bed to show me how comfortable it felt to stand on. I was skeptical, but stepping onto it was like hopping onto a fluffy cloud. Mats like this are typically used for standing desks, but I think it would also be a great addition to a kitchen in front of the stove or counter! SHOP NOW Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health.       Sustainable Change Wellos: The healthy way to lose weight Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline.   Wellos provides health tracking, personalized insights, physician-backed resources, and so much more to help you achieve lasting results. Start your 14-day free trial now! GET STARTED the takeout What we're digesting 🧠 The signs of early onset Alzheimer's disease. It's always best to catch symptoms early, if you can. 🏃 7 common causes of inner knee pain. Plus, how to treat it effectively. 🔎 A new test may help detect colon cancer early. Experts hope it'll encourage more people to get screened. 🥥 10 health benefits of coconut oil you didn't know. A good reminder for me to stock up! Be careful tomorrow, friends. It's April Fool's Day! Until next time, Take care of yourself, and we'll see you again soon!   This edition was powered by my good cutting board.

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This week, he’s sharing some of what he’s learned about how to talk about a new cancer diagnosis.  Here are a few of the suggestions he gathered: Figure out how much you want to say. You might have a 2-minute script for casual acquaintances and a 20-minute version for those you hold closer. It’s a good idea to be honest with children, but plan when and where you tell them. In the car is a good place to do it, therapists told Silver, because you don’t need to make eye contact, and the kids can’t run to their rooms.  When it comes to sharing with people outside of the family, the person with cancer is in the driver’s seat Opening up about a diagnosis can bring good things, as Marc and Marsha learned. “For every unfortunate remark, there were just tremendous waves of love that we basked in. 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