Month: May 2019

Refinements in best personal dental care

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/03/health/dental-health-tips-partner/index.html Don't rinse after brushing and other tips for better dental health By Clement Seeballuck and Nicola Innes, The Conversation Updated 4:34 AM ET, Fri May 3, 2019 We all know the advice for healthy teeth -- brush twice daily and don't eat too much sugar. So why do those of us following these instructions … Continue reading Refinements in best personal dental care →

Huge variety of harmful chemicals are coming into our bodies in the water supplies of 43 states

At a time when we're finally becoming aware of the dangers of chemicals in our drinking supply, why in the world would we be reducing testing for and restrictions upon letting our water supply become contaminated? The video in this article is quite informative, so please click thru, but turn it off when it segues … Continue reading Huge variety of harmful chemicals are coming into our bodies in the water supplies of 43 states →

Humans need nature to survive but we’re killing it off fast

Small changes will no longer be enough to keep Earth as a livable place for human beings. We need to protect our air, our water, our food supply, and the diversity of nature. It's very easy to put on blinders and assume the issues of our daily lives can operate in an unchanging overall system. … Continue reading Humans need nature to survive but we’re killing it off fast →

When whales starve to death, how much oceanic food can there be for us?

This should scare the hell out of every reader. Whales are starving to death in an ocean that used to be filled with krill and other life they eat. Between overharvesting, acidification, areas ruined by oil spills, and using parts of the food chain for cosmetics, the ocean is becoming a barren waste. What will … Continue reading When whales starve to death, how much oceanic food can there be for us? →

What does cool sculpting do?

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/does-coolsculpting-work-effects Here's What CoolSculpting Actually Does To Your Body CORY STIEG MAY 3, 2019, 1:10 PM ILLUSTRATED BY ANNA SUDIT. As the story goes, the Instagram-famous, Kardashian and Real Housewife-approved plastic surgery treatment cryolipolysis was invented almost accidentally. In 1970, a studyin the New England Journal of Medicine found that when children sucked on frozen popsicles, the fat cells in their cheeks … Continue reading What does cool sculpting do? →

10 cities that are sinking into the ocean NOW

The conclusion here is laughable with its 80 year time-frame for inability to inhabit these cities. Some of them are already flooded regularly in areas important to the municipal functions. Note that this article leaves out entirely the increasing flooding resulting from extreme weather such as the floods in the Midwest of the US. If … Continue reading 10 cities that are sinking into the ocean NOW →

Costly mistakes if you shop on Amazon

Using Amazon can indeed save you quite a bit of money. But you have to exercise a certain amount of prudence. Here are some top rules for getting the best deals. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/03/dont-make-these-5-costly-mistakes-when-shopping-on-amazon-says-money-saving-bargain-expert.html Don’t make these 5 costly mistakes when shopping on Amazon, says money expert Published Sat, May 4 2019  9:00 AM EDTUpdated Sat, May 4 … Continue reading Costly mistakes if you shop on Amazon →

5 climate crisis documentaries to watch

https://www.ecowatch.com/environmental-documentaries-2633535914.html 5 Must-Watch Documentaries for a More Sustainable Planet Irma Omerhodzic Apr. 04, 2019 12:19PM ESTPOPULAR SimonSkafar / E+ / Getty Images A powerful documentary can help inform viewers and spark a more conscious lifestyle. Maybe you've thrown out rotting greens one too many times, or waste from online shopping has you feeling guilty. The … Continue reading 5 climate crisis documentaries to watch →

What if we turned the Sahara into a solar farm?

https://www.inverse.com/article/55434-what-would-happen-if-we-turned-sahara-desert-into-solar-farm This Is What Would Happen if We Turned the Sahara Desert Into a Solar Farm If the Sahara were a country, it'd be the fifth largest in the world. By Amin Al-Habaibeh on May 2, 2019 Filed Under Power, Sustainable Energy & Weather Whenever I visit the Sahara I am struck by how sunny and hot it is, and how clear … Continue reading What if we turned the Sahara into a solar farm? →

How did measles become a threat after close to erradication?

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-01/how-measles-made-a-comeback-after-elimination-in-u-s-quicktake? How Measles Made a Comeback After Elimination in U.S. By Henry Goldman May 1, 2019, 12:00 AM EDT In this article 0751538D WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Private Company Thanks to the introduction of a vaccine in 1963, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. Yet the number of cases of the highly contagious disease this … Continue reading How did measles become a threat after close to erradication? →

Great alternative to plastic 6-pack rings

https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/brewery-unveils-6-pack-rings-that-feed-sea-turtles-instead-of-killing-them/ Brewery Unveils 6-Pack Rings That Feed Sea Turtles Instead of Killing Them   March 23, 2019 | The plastic six-pack rings can severely damage marine life, as they tangle the wings of sea birds, warp the shells of sea turtles, and choke seals.  Plastic pollution is a serious issue for the Gulf of Mexico, as it has … Continue reading Great alternative to plastic 6-pack rings →