You wouldn’t walk barefoot on hot pavement or sand, but you might bring your barefoot dog along on the same surfaces. If it’s too hot for your bare feet, it’s not fit for Fido either.
In summer, hot pavement can...
Ryan Holmes, the Vancouver-based founder of Hootsuite, is determined to make standing desks available to everyone.
Holmes, who founded the social media company Hootsuite in 2008, recently announced the launch of a line of folding stand-up desks which he designed....
In recent years, apple cider vinegar has attained fame and glory amongst the alternative health community. It’s supporters claim that this product of fermented apples can provide a wide range of health benefits, from curing gut problems to lowering...
For a lot of us, summer is “swimsuit season.” It’s also the time of year when we ditch cozy sweaters for tank tops and long pants for shorts. So it’s no surprise that this time of year can be...
The ocean is full of noise. Noise from boats, noise from waves crashing against the surface and noise from marine animals. Since the 1950s a new type of noise has made its ocean debut: sonar. As man-made noise underwater...
Sometimes being environmentally conscious and keeping informed on environmental issues can be an overwhelming task. It seems like we are bombarded with nothing but constant bad news about the health of our planet (and everything else for that matter), but...
Camels are renowned for their ability to travel extended distances in the desert without feeling the heat. Contrary to popular belief, camels do not store water in their distinctive humps — they actually consist of fatty deposits that allow...
Working a full work week may be detrimental to your brain if you’re over 40, a new study finds. The ideal number of working hours for anyone over 40 is only 25 hours per week. The study lends credence to...
The typical adult needs around 1,000 milligrams per day of calcium to meet health recommendations. But when this amounts to three daily glasses of milk, things get a little bit complicated.
For starters, many people are allergic to milk and...
These days, it seems like more and more of us are using our cars to make money. With companies like Lyft and Uber, it’s easier than ever to use your car to bring in some extra income. Not to...
