Lifestyle
Scatterbrained: dementia or forgetfulness?
Knowing the difference between simple forgetfulness and the signs of dementia. Written by Caitlin Schille Everyone has experienced forgetfulness, whether it’s an overdue library book, late utility bill, or an ignored email from your boss. Some people are naturally more prone to be forgetful and scatterbrained than others. As it happens, being forgetful is a …
Mail Order Razors: A Guide
Dollar Shave Club Pros: Every guy needs a different number of razors each month, because we all grow facial hair differently, and have different shaving habits. Dollar Shave Club has plans of $1/month, $6/month, and $9/month, based on the number of razors you want every month, and also on how many blades are on the razor. …
The Modern Dad
Women are breaking down old gender stereotypes, but so are fathers, and the effects equally influential Gone are the days of firmly divided roles in parenting. Fathers today spend about an hour more per workday with their children than dads of decades past, and that includes everything from homework to diapers to story time. …
15 Life Hacks that everyone should know
Low- or no-cost solutions to common problems 1. Smartphone too quiet? Just set it over the top of an open glass fruit jar. This is an old trick, but one that still works. 2. Crowded closet? Find an aluminum can and break off the opener, which should have two small circles. Run the tops of …
Kitchen Cabinet Remedies
Ways you can deal with common ailments at home Written by Caitlin Schille The use of home remedies, particularly herbal medicine, has grown in popularity in the United States—nearly one third of Americans use at-home treatments or herbs to treat various maladies. Wrongful deaths from prescription drugs, as seen commonly on nightly news channels, spur …
Highways and Health
The Health Effects of Living near Major Roads Written by Angela Silva It’s easy to be distracted by annoying sounds or bothered by loud noises when you’re trying to focus. Perhaps the neighbors play their music way too loud when you’re trying to sleep, or your coworkers have loud conversations near your desk as you …
When Children Follow Parents Footsteps, Even Suicide
As we watch in horror as Bobbi Kristina Brown continues to fight for her life, after allegedly trying to kill herself almost three years to the day after her mother’s death, a teacher in Orange County California was found hung in her classroom. It has been reported that this teacher’s father had also committed suicide. According to Digital …
Cancer Screenings: Pros and Cons
The medical world has made tremendous progress in cancer screenings and prevention. It is important for everyone, men and women alike, to understand their risk factors for certain types of cancer, and to be tested appropriately. There are sometimes different screening methods for each type of cancer and risks and benefits associated with each. Here …
4 Facts That Everyone Should Know But Doesn’t
Wait… seriously? We wanted to lay down some knowledge about some things people should know, but somehow get wrong most of the time. Yes, seriously. Women Don’t Really Talk More Than Men Averages: Women: 16,215 words a day Men: 15,669 words a day Sidenote: The range of words used per day was huge. One person …