6 Common Health Issues Seniors Face in Their Everyday Lives
With age, seniors often face several physical, mental and emotional issues. Whether you have a senior parent at home or you’re a caregiver for the elderly, it’s always a good idea to keep yourself informed about the common health issues that seniors face in their everyday lives. To help you take care of them better, […]
Bugs, mites and mould – how often do you wash your bedsheets?
Tuesdays – mine. Wednesdays – the kids. It’s a routine. Call it a habit. I’d call it a necessity. You can call me weird if you’re someone who does it annually! Say what? You mean there are people who wash their sheets once a year? Apparently so! In fact, 3.8% of respondents to a UK […]
Where does all that dust come from and what’s really in it?
You did a full spring clean yesterday but it’s already sneaking it’s way back. Dust! It’s a battle you can’t win. Everything in our homes gathers dust. But what exactly is it? Where does it come from, and why does it keep coming back? Is it from outside? Is it fibres from our clothes and […]
After Transplant, Recipient’s Semen Contains Only Donor’s DNA
There is nothing unusual about finding traces of the donor’s DNA in the recipient’s blood after a bone marrow transplant. But things have apparently taken a bizarre turn for Chris Long, an IT worker from Reno, Nevada.
Is your teen vaping?
Teens are vaping. A lot. And while a certain level of experimentation is normal, it’s important to know the risks. Vaping is the inhaling of a vapour created by an electronic cigarette, better known as an e-cigarette. E-cigarettes are battery-powered smoking devices. They contain cartridges filled with a liquid that is typically a mix of […]
Businesses are Stepping Up Against the Pandemic
Business executives around the world are stepping up. And many have started to help stop the spread of the virus in heartening ways.
Self-Care For Tough Times
There are probably as many definitions of ‘self-care’ as there are people in this world. But they all ultimately come down to a single purpose… investing time in your overall wellbeing. Whether it’s daily meditation, reducing your mobile screen time, tracking fitness goals, or implementing a better sleeping routine, self-care is whatever makes you feel […]
UK to Impose Ban on Junk Food Ads Starting 2023
The government of the United Kingdom is about to announce an embargo on junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV. Will it work?
Our Take on 3 Bestselling Home Air Purifiers Available on Amazon
Not all air purifiers are created equal. Here’s our look at three of the most popular home air purifiers in the market right now.
Love is a Sound: The Intriguing Mystery of ASMR
The ASMR sensation is akin to an electrostatic-like ripple that travels across the scalp and down the spine. Some have quite literally described it as a ‘brain orgasm.’ Here’s what science says about the growing cultural phenomenon.