The classic rule of thumb for budgeting rent is to allocate no more than one-third of your income. However, in today’s rental market, this guideline is becoming increasingly difficult to follow. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) has revealed a stark reality: the gap between what people earn and what they need to afford...
Experts agree that a sedentary lifestyle is terrible for people’s health. It increases the risk of blood clots, heart disease, weight gain, diabetes, mental health issues, and all-cause mortality. But people don’t need to live at the gym in order to have an active lifestyle. In fact, the simple act of walking could be enough...
Nothing understands how much the knees affect our lives until they stop working properly. Suddenly, the simple movement of standing up, sitting down, walking, and even changing sitting positions becomes a chore. There are many reasons for knee pain, such as a recent injury or arthritis, and it’s never fun Although it’s tempting to just...
It seems that everywhere you turn these days, someone is taking ordinary everyday items and bringing them into the future. This is the case of the smart window blinds that double as solar panels and slash your energy bill by more than half. Finally, proof that the word ‘smart’ can be attached to anything to...
Approximately one in twenty American women have self-reported using marijuana during pregnancy [1]. As weed becomes legalized and more socially acceptable, an increasing number of women are turning to the drug to treat pain and nausea associated with pregnancy, in an effort to avoid medications that may be harmful to their baby. What many women...
No matter how you choose to do it, there’s one thing that no-one will debate you on: Childbirth is hard. After all, it is called labor for a reason. That being said, there are some people out there who criticize women who have c-sections, saying that these ladies “took the easy way out”. This Australian...
In 2020, it was estimated that over 55 million individuals suffer from dementia worldwide. Research suggests that this number is further estimated to double every 20 years. [1] This is why doctors must be able to detect individuals with the potential to develop Alzheimer’s as early as possible. This way, they can enter them into...
Most people prefer not to find bugs in their homes as they cause many phobias or carry undesirable germs that get onto surfaces, making your family sick. Namely, cockroaches as they spend much of their time in waste and near dumpsters, carrying numerous germs. Meanwhile, many people are allergic to their shed skin, saliva, and...
You can learn a lot about a person by their fingernails, especially when it comes to health. Anomalies such as changes in shape and color can indicate medical conditions such as psoriasis, heart disease, and even cancer. But keep in mind that brittle or discolored nails are not typically a cause for alarm since they...
How often you poop can reveal a lot about your body’s state of health. Regarding bowel movement frequency, it is essential to strive to stay regular. But have you ever really given much thought to how often you should poop to stay regular and healthy? A recent study published in Cell Reports Medicine has shed...
Epsom salt, known for its wide range of uses, is a staple that every home should have. From health benefits to household uses, this salt can enhance your life in many ways. Here are 16 reasons why you should keep this multifaceted item in your home. 1. Alleviate Body Aches Epsom salt is renowned for...
Today when you go to the grocery store, you can almost always count on certain items being available: apples, oranges, lemons, bananas, and berries, as well as vegetables like spinach, carrots, potatoes, and many more. Because of this, it’s easy to forget that fruits and vegetables each have their own season, and are not grown...
