Millions of Americans enjoy spending time outdoors, doing all kinds of nature-related activities every single year. Roughly 33.1 million Americans over the age of 16 spent, on average, 17 days fishing last year, and in 2014, U.S. consumers spent more than $1.5 billion on camping equipment. Unfortunately, thanks to some invasive pests, campers, hunters, and…
Month: April 2017
This Oregon Company Produces Honey Infused With Cannabis
UPDATED 1/15/21 We all know that buying locally produced honey supports both local businesses and the environment, since bees are an essential part of our ecosystem and play a crucial role in the pollination of our crops and foods. And while North Dakota lead the way in honey production in 2013 with 33 million pounds…
Lung Cancer Patients Could Improve Symptoms With Proton Therapy
Proton therapy has been gaining momentum recently and could soon be an effective treatment for lung cancer patients. According to Healio, intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) resulted in durable control with minimal toxicity among patients with recurrent lung cancer. The results of a Multidisciplinary Thoracic Cancers Symposium study state that this new technique could offer a…
Millennial Homeowners Changing Kitchen Remodeling Trends Without Second Glance
Across the nation, the top two most common remodeling jobs in 2015 were bathroom remodeling at 81% and kitchen remodeling at 79%. It looks like the kitchen remodeling trend is growing a bit more than bathrooms, and seems in to be spearheaded by Millennials who are changing traditions as we know it. Millennials are known…
Household Poison: How Parents Can Practice Better Household Product Safety
Following National Poison Prevention Week, a renewed emphasis is being placed on everyday household product safety across the United States. The Press-Leader reports that various state departments of health have announced that homeowners should increase their efforts to protect children from harmful contaminants coming from household medications and products. Parents are encouraged to never refer…