The 8 million Americans living with hyperhidrosis have to cope with excessive sweating that often interrupts their daily lives. In fact, those with hyperhidrosis sweat four to five times as much as the average person. For many people, including Officer Benjamin Hetrick, the symptoms go beyond just the physical. Hetrick explained that he would often…
Study Finds Link Between Chronic Sleep Issues and Disabilities Later in Life
A recent study has found that chronic sleep issues may be linked with a greater risk for disabilities later in life. According to the American Geriatrics Society, nearly one in five seniors has at least one impediment in performing daily tasks. Despite the fact that disability rates have been decreasing overall, the lifetime probability in…
Construction Industry to Make 21st Century Updates
The U.S. construction industry employs 7.8 million workers, but that number could drop with the addition of digital building initiatives. Companies are using 3D design, drone mapping, and robotic labor to expedite the rate of construction projects. While construction practices have not changed significantly in decades, and construction companies spend the third lowest amount of…
A Message For Brides Everywhere: Watch Out Or Your Dog May Steal the Show On Your Big Day
More than 3.5 trillion photos have been taken in the 186 years since the first photograph, but nothing compares to adorable puppies and weddings. What do you get when you mix the two? Pictures that are sure to tug on your heart strings. Kelly O’Connell and her black lab mix Charlie Bear have been inseparable…
CDC Eases Travel Advisory in Miami Neighborhoods, but Zika Zone Continues to Expand
There’s good and bad news for the people of Miami concerned about the Zika virus. While the Centers for Disease Control has officially lifted its travel advisory for pregnant women in the Wynwood neighborhood, the Zika zone in Miami Beach has expanded to include 4.5 miles of area known to harbor virus-carrying mosquitoes. Florida Governor…
Washington University Study Finds U.S. Spends More Than $1 Trillion On Incarceration
The cost of incarceration in the U.S. is now over $1 trillion, which is six percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). “The $80 billion spent annually on corrections is frequently cited as the cost of incarceration,” said Carrie Pettus-Davis, assistant professor at the Brown School, “but this figure considerably underestimates the true cost by…
Large Wind Farms Spreading Across the U.S. as Opposition Continues in Canada
In Canada, groups that strongly oppose the production of industrial wind farms are gaining momentum. According to the National Post, activists attempting to stop industrial wind farming believe they finally have the political backing from the Liberal government. These groups have been trying for more than a decade to stop these wind farms. “It looks…
Designers Lean Towards Natural and Repurposed Wood for Furniture
A full 100% of Amish furniture is hand crafted for each customer, and it seems that furniture designers are taking that approach to heart, even now preferring to use natural or re-purposed wood for projects. Using natural wood in furniture and interior design isn’t a new concept, but it is one that a growing number…
OSHA Awards $10.5 Million in Workplace Safety Grants to 77 Non-Profits Nationwide
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a facet of the U.S. Department of Labor, has awarded $10.5 million in safety grants to 77 non-profit organizations throughout the country. These one-year safety and health training grants will provide education for both employers and employees in order for them to recognize, prevent, and avoid workplace hazards. The…
18-Year-Old Sues Parents Over Private Childhood Photos Shared to Facebook
According to recent studies, approximately 78% of all American citizens currently have some form of social media profile. However, it’s apparent that not all social media users have a sound understanding of keeping private lives private. An 18-year old in Austria is suing her parents for exactly that reason. In order to convince her parents…