When remodeling bathrooms, big-ticket items like new tubs tend to garner most of the attention. But don’t overlook the opportunities shower upgrades present for a luxury experience in your bathroom. Here are five ways to boost your shower to a spa-like experience. Curbless, Doorless Shower This method gives your space a sleek, open look. Three…
The Biophilia Hypothesis: Are We Hardwired to Be Cured by Nature?
There’s an adage that goes, “If you want to boil a live frog, don’t turn up the heat too quickly, or the frog will jump out of the pot.” Aside from why you would want to boil a frog, the point is that we may not notice destructive changes when they affect us slowly until…
Will We Eat Bugs? A French Biotech Firm Thinks So
The edible insect industry is booming. And although the thought of eating bugs may be unappealing, insect protein is already being used for aquaculture, livestock feed, pet foods, and many products intended for human consumption. Insects are also being hailed as a possible solution to world hunger as increasing populations, and limited resources become a…
Style at Home: A Tour of the Cantrell House
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Although I spend more time than I’d like behind a desk, I take any chance I can to walk the floor, and I love that it grants me the opportunity to get to know some of the familiar faces that pop by the shop. Barb Cantrell (Barbara Ruth,…
Cardiac Arrest Complete Guide: Main Cause, 2 First Aid Moves to Prevent Death (Infographics)
Cardiac arrest, also known as asystole and sudden cardiac arrest, refers to the sudden loss of function and the stopping of the heart. The patient may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease prior to cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest may occur suddenly or follow other symptoms; patients can easily die if proper first…
2 Types of Osteoarthritis and 4 Methods of Prevention
It is not uncommon for aging knees to make cracking or popping sounds when in motion, however, combined with knee soreness and stiffness from sitting for long periods of time or overuse, such symptoms could indicate osteoarthritis. Taiwanese geriatrician Dr. Yu-Hsieng Fu introduced four ways to prevent and improve the conditions of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is…
Is It ‘Mental Illness’ or Just Normal Reactions to Life Events?
Even before COVID-19 and certainly afterward, people have been anxious, depressed, stressed, and even suicidal. But are these mental illnesses or natural and expected reactions to extreme life events? Should these experiences be treated with drugs or acknowledged as reactions to deep flaws in modern culture and lifestyles? The Epoch Times spoke to several people…
How Heavy Metals Get Into Dark Chocolate Bars
By Vonnai Phair From The Seattle Times Heavy metals naturally contaminate a lot of the foods we regularly enjoy—including dark chocolate. While there are tips to minimize exposure, including knowing which bars have lower levels of heavy metals, chocolate lovers may want to know how heavy metals get into these treats in the first place….
What’s Hot in Hardware
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Have a cabinet, dresser or console that needs a quick refresh? Looking to remodel your kitchen or bathroom and want to know what the latest and hottest trends in hardware are? Some clear trends are emerging from national companies and local artisans. Here are our top 10: 1….
Even a Little Exercise Can Help Improve Your Microbiome
Whether you are searching for a simple way to improve your health, boost the effectiveness of your cancer treatment, or understand your complete lack of willpower when it comes to exercise, the answers could be found in your microbiome. Two recent novel studies on exercise are pointing to similar conclusions—that the gut microbiome might be…
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