Wildfires have become an increasingly common year-round problem in the U.S., especially in the western states. They not only damage landscapes and manmade structures, but can also lead to a host of health problems, particularly respiratory issues and cardiovascular problems. Exposure to wildfire smoke can also cause headaches.
It’s the end of another year, and the urge to completely overhaul your life with New Year’s resolutions is strong. What’s more inspiring than the idea of a new beginning? If you really want to live your best life in 2024, give yourself some goals that are inspiring but attainable. Don’t put pressure on yourself to change overnight—you don’t need that kind of stress in your life! Set yourself up for success in the new year with these six realistic New Year’s resolutions.
Sneezing is our body’s defensive reaction to attempt to expel irritants and fluids. Illness, allergens, and other foreign bodies can all trigger sneezing fits. Read the article to learn the science of sneezing, and what you can do about it
While some of us suffer from chronic sleep problems, everyone has had trouble sleeping. Fortunately there are professionals who dedicate careers to helping people learn all the ways they can sleep better and feel better. Experts like Dr. Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor, recommend several different steps for optimal sleep hygiene.
Parents everywhere know that the school year—especially the fall—is synonymous with germs. As kids head into the classroom and spend more time indoors while temperatures drop, they are exposed to more viruses and bacteria than they are in the fresh air and sunlight. Here are 5 ways to build a healthy routine for the school year.
Summer scents have the power to transport us back to our fondest sun-soaked memories. Even in the dreary cold of winter, one whiff of an ocean-scented candle can fill your mind with images of long summer days spent lounging by the sea. That’s because of the unique way that your brain processes smells.
Think back to your last hotel stay. Have you ever woken up to dry, itchy skin or a scratchy throat? If so, you are not alone. In fact, frequent travelers commonly state that they experience dry air in hotel rooms.
The furry part of our furry friends doesn’t just accumulate under the couch and along the baseboards, it also harbors pet dander and any other allergy or asthma triggers that our pets rubbed up against along the way. There are so-called hypoallergenic pets that shed less or may have no fur at all, but none of us will be swapping out our companion for one that leaves less residue around the house.
Odors are powerful chemicals ready to react with anything, up to and including the sensitive nerves in your nose. Removing them often requires equally powerful chemicals to dislodge, destroy, or cover them up.