Have you ever taken a moment to consider the plastic items in your close vicinity? Plastic objects are quite ubiquitous, fulfilling various roles; from the bags we fill with food supplies to the water bottles we use to maintain our hydration. However, there could be more to these everyday items...

Drinking from plastic bottles raises your blood pressure

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If you think you’re hitting your wellness quota by drinking plenty of water, think again. Though we may think we’re drinking enough water, the mineral content of the average glass of tap water isn’t actually as great for hydrating and replenishing our bodies as we might assume – especially in hot weather or after an intense workout.When we sweat, our bodies lose water but they also lose vital mineral content like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium – this is why sweat is salty. When our bodies warm up because of exercise or increased temperatures, we feel thirsty. This is our...

I add electrolyte sachets to my water every day, here’s why it’s a must

Before heading out for the day, you likely take a look in the mirror to make sure that your dress looks presentable, your makeup is in place, and your hairstyle looks just right. But it’s one thing that you don’t see in a mirror that may really make a difference—yup, we’re talking about your breath. It can be hard to determine if your breath is fresh, but if you want to put your best foot forward, ensuring that your breath is in tip-top shape should become a priority. But other than popping an Altoid, how can you be absolutely sure that your breath smells its best?

15 Ways to Make Your Breath Smell Incredible

Supplements are nothing new, but in recent years, the industry has seen an influx of new options for every concern imaginable. With a wide variety of perfectly-packaged products ranging from mood-boosting gummies to vitamin patches for stress relief, it can be hard to tell whether you're actually getting an effective item, or just falling for some really tempting marketing. While we know that supplements aren't necessarily a cure-all for every ailment — and that they are not tested or regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for efficacy — there is research that suggests they can have a positive effect on your health — especially if you're looking for stress relief.

Supplements For Stress That Actually Work, According to Experts

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Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.
Scientists have recently found a simple and effective means of removing them from water.



					
			

A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran tests on both soft water and hard tap water (which is richer in minerals), adding in nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) before boiling the liquid and then filtering out any precipitates.
In some cases, up to 90 percent of the NMPs were removed by the boiling and filtering process, though the effectiveness varied based on the type...

There's a Surprisingly Easy Way to Remove Microplastics From Your Drinking Water

It’s not often that alcohol is recommended as a way to boost your health. Yet for some time now, an appealing line of research has suggested a glass of red wine a day could be beneficial for the heart. However, a new study has stripped our daily Merlot of its halo.

Is A Daily Glass Of Wine Actually Good For You?

When summer's sweltering heat and humidity arrive, not everyone is blessed with the luxury of central air in their home. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your home cool during the long summer days. Whether you don’t have AC in your home or are just looking to...

8 Smart Ways to Keep Your Home Cool Without Spending a Dime, According to Pros

The US Sun

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Sun-charged water is ordinary water that has been exposed to solar radiation in order to recharge it for your body. The idea originated with Ayurveda, also known as Surya Jal Chikitsa in India, a traditional medical practice with longstanding roots. Regular tap water is considered "de@d water" in Ayurveda because it isn't flowing down rivers and getting sunshine as nature intended. When it is exposed to sunshine, it can then be transformed back into "living water."

What Happens To Your Body If You Drink Sun Water: Living Water Recipe

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Do you hate to get home with peaches and find they're not ripe enough to eat? Don't worry, there are several ways to ripen a peach at home as long as they weren't picked too early.

Ripen Peaches Fast: Simple Tricks You Need to Know!

If you love iced tea but don’t want to heat up your kitchen by making it, you need to know how to make sun tea. You can harness the energy of the sun to your advantage, using its power and heat to slowly infuse tea bags into water. As a result of its slow, gentle brewing method, sun tea has a more subtle flavor than regular iced tea. It’s a simple, refreshing drink that will help you cool down on a long, hot summer day.

How to Make Sun Tea, Summer’s Most Refreshing Drink

Spend more than five minutes scrolling through social media, and you'll find yourself inundated with a slew of wellness buzzwords, from "cortisol face" to "Pilates arms." Although misinformation travels quickly online, according to experts, one of these terms is a very real phenomenon, and it may be responsible for a whole host of more serious health concerns, including metabolic issues and chronic stress. It's called "hormonal belly" — if you've never heard of it before, allow us to explain.

Is Your Bloating a Sign of "Hormonal Belly"? Here’s What to Know

For many people, having an excess of plastic pill bottles would mean a full trash can, but for one family, it simply meant more storage. TikToker Brooke Prince (@brookprince_) posted a video showing how her dad repurposed the orange plastic bottles. "If you grew up with a chronic illness or...

Woman shares ingenious hack to make use of your empty medicine bottles: 'This is so smart'

When it comes to storage, odds are you have a collection of plastic containers on standby in your home. While these products make tough, cost-effective solutions, sometimes they're not the best for the items you're actually putting inside. Here are 11 items experts say you should never store in plastic containers, and what the best storage substitutes are.

11 Things You Should Never Store In Plastic Containers, According To Experts

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Are you a fan of sparkling water? Do you love being able to grab a can of water and get your day going? Then you need to check out Icelandic Glacial waters. Recently, we were introduced to the brand through their bottled water and as picky water drinkers, we tend to stick to what we already know and love. But we are always willing to give new (to us) things a try. Honestly, I was a fan of the Icelandic water out of the bottle from the very first sip. So when I learned about their new (released in February 2024) canned water options, I needed to try them next.

Elevate your hydration with canned Icelandic Glacial waters

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Enter a wine shop or explore the selection at a large grocery store and the red vino varieties can feel endless. With thousands of grape types used, knowing the difference between styles like Cabernet franc and Cabernet sauvignon is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to varietals, there are the distinct ways grapes from different locations taste, as well as winemaker-constructed blends to consider. (Many of which are often the best red wines available under $30.)

These Are The Sweetest And Driest Red Wines You Can Drink

A more health-conscious younger consumer and an aging older demographic are contributing to a growing interest in nonalcoholic drinks, according to Nielsen IQ, and to the rise of a niche subset called "functional beverages." Functional beverages are nonalcoholic drinks that go beyond basic hydration or the nostalgic taste factor for...

As booze alternatives take off, more nonalcoholic drink makers promote health benefits as the next buzz

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Water Is Life — Here Are 11 Simple Ways to Drink More of It

It's not always easy to drink as much H20 as is recommended on a daily basis, especially when there are so many delicious beverage alternatives —...

Water Is Life — Here Are 11 Simple Ways to Drink More of It

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