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Once considered a rude exclamation, studies are showing that telling someone to ‘take a hike’ can now also be looked at as a healthy prescription to reduce stress and strengthen the heart. The physical health gains from hiking, such as improved balance, stronger bones and muscle systems, and decreased risk of heart disease, have long been popularly acknowledged. Now, we are starting to see a growing catalog of research aimed at studying the relationship between time spent in nature and the well-...
If you’ve tested your home for Radon at different times of the year, you probably noticed a spike in colder weather, but why is that? Perhaps even more importantly, should this be a concern to you?
Here are a few things that can contribute to a spike in your Radon levels during the winter:
The ground could be frozen Normally, a lot of Radon gas escapes through your yard, but when the ground freezes that becomes more difficult and the path of least resistance becomes your home. As a result, wh...
If you’ve spent some time on Pinterest or other social media networks, you might suddenly feel that you need to overhaul your life and become more organized. You find yourself rushing out to buy something new to help yourself with the new projects you discover.
Then, after a few weeks, the inspiration fades away, and you end up back where you started. If this sounds familiar to you, it’s okay; it happens to the best of us.
Fortunately, being organized is not a personality trait; it’s a skill se...
Making eco-friendly changes in the way we live may be easier than you think. Real Simple Magazine lists 10 little tips that can go a long way toward living a “greener” lifestyle:
Start with household cleaners. Switch to plant-based products (read the list of ingredients) that reduce air pollution, minimizing exposure to asthma and allergy triggers as well as chemicals that can be harmful to your health.
Try meatless Mondays. Preparing one meat-free meal per week (for a family of four) has the s...
If a fire breaks out in your home, every second counts. Most people understand the importance of smoke alarms and how they can be lifesaving in the case of an emergency, but equally important is having a fire plan for your family so everyone knows what to do if a fire does break out.
The National Fire Protection Association offers guidelines that can help people put together a plan. Here are some things you should do:
First, gather your family and talk about how the most important thing to do i...
What does a successful life mean to you? Whether it is as grand as owning a business or as simple as finding a way to balance work and family life, we all want our lives to be a reflection of success. But what steps are you taking to make that happen? Whatever your end goal may be, follow these inspirational ideas to help keep your life on track and make your dreams become a reality.
Start doing this:
Work outside of your comfort zone.
When an opportunity presents itself, just go for it, and...
Many home cleaning products can be expensive and include harmful chemicals. With just a little extra elbow grease, you can save money by using some natural cleaning products you may already have around the house.
Here are some common and cheap items that are free of artificial ingredients and can make house cleaning simpler:
Baking Soda
Baking soda can be used for many other things than refreshing the smell of a refrigerator.
