Beware

Because of today’s modern world, it’s all too easy to overload on sugar. Sugar is in almost everything we eat, including breads, yogurt, fast food, and microwavable meals. Unfortunatley, when individuals eat 10 to 20 percent of their calories in sugar, they can become malnourished and unhealthy. Recent studies show that high levels of sugar

  Here are six facts from the video above by The Story of Stuff Project that I’ll definitely remember next time I’m tempted to buy bottled water. 1. Bottled water is more expensive than tap water (and not just a little). A Business Insider column noted that two-thirds of the bottled water sold in the United

Arsenic is a chemical that is present in both organic and inorganic forms. The latter, which is much more toxic to humans, is shockingly present in chicken meat. Its presence is not a natural one, however. Food companies intentionally add arsenic to the meat to give many store-bought chickens a healthy-looking coloring and plump appearance.

Water is the lifeblood of every single living being on this planet. It contains no calories, it doesn’t provide what many would consider to be a “nutritional” value, other than a few minerals and some sodium. Yet if we don’t drink it, we will die. As natural and harmless as water may be, big corporations have

Children get cuts, scrapes and bruises. Curious and brave, kids are constantly playing and exploring. It’s part of growing up. But playtime that seems harmless can turn into something much more serious within seconds. Using laser pointers to play pretend rocket ships or make the family pet run back and forth looks like fun. But

The oddly shaped rubber shoes known as Crocs first hit the market in the early 2000’s, however they did not catch on in terms of popularity until almost 10 years later. Since then, they have become a popular alternative to flip-flops, sandals, indoor footwear, and in some cases, even shoes themselves. Although some people are

Dementia and other neurological brain diseases are striking people younger and younger, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Bournemouth University in England and published in the journal Surgical Neurology International. These diseases have reached levels that are “almost epidemic,” the researchers said, and they reached them so quickly that environmental factors must be

Most people don’t think about the idea that things that we use on daily basis, such as, toilet paper can be dangerous to our health. We don’t want you to make you feel upset, but to be aware of the possible dangers that you consume or use every day and how to make right choices

Pesticides are everywhere. A recent survey by the US department of agriculture showed that 65% of the sampled produce tested positive for having pesticide residue. Pesticides can lower the intellectual availabilities of developing minds. Even if your produce looks fresh, clean, and healthy it can still have most of the toxic pesticides used to protect crop

A wise man once said you can judge a public bathroom by their hand dryers. But as sleek as they look, those hand dryers might not be as hygienic as you think. Using a public washroom and thinking that it is completely hygienic is the biggest mistake to make. But we are not talking about the restrooms,