It’s obvious that breathing in dirt and dust isn’t great for your health, but according to the magazine Safety + Health, a new study suggests that exposure to textile dust could have especially detrimental consequences. The study was conducted by Malaysia’s Allergy and Immunology Research Center at the Institute for Medical Research. Researchers analyzed 910…
Indiana HVAC Business Boycotts Carrier Over Move to Mexico
There was plenty of outrage when Carrier Corporation, the industrial systems and HVAC manufacturer, announced they were closing their Indiana facility, which had been open since the early 1950s. According to the ABC affiliate RTV6, there’s at least one business owner in particular who took the move to heart and is taking a stand in…
Who Should Rent and Who Should Buy?
After the financial crisis of 2008 and the crash of the housing market, many experts believed that the economy would eventually rebound according to the usual cycle of finances. According to Builder Online, national statistics from a recent report by Trulia are now adding more weight to this theory. The rising prices of stand-alone homes…
Average Retirement Age Getting Older Among Americans
The standard retirement age in America has traditionally been 65 years of age. According to a University of Michigan Health and retirement study, that number only continues to increase as financial and personal stability are becoming more and more concerning to Americans at more advanced ages. As reported by WWLP, the study found that more…
New Study Finds That Retirees Who Stay Socially Active in Groups and Clubs Live Longer, Happier Lives
Staying healthy becomes more difficult as one gets older, but a new study has found that remaining socially active may lengthen the lifespan of retirees, perhaps even more so than exercise. According to WebMD, Australian researchers recently published the report in the journal BMJ Open. The study concluded that retirees who stay active in book…
Clinton Takes on Controversial Student Loan Contractor as Sanders Continues to Attract Young Voters
Bernie Sanders has made an improbable run in the presidential race, essentially pulling neck-and-neck with presumed favorite Hillary Clinton. Now, Clinton is pulling out some of Sanders’s old tricks to gain support among millennials. According to the Huffington Post, Clinton lambasted a major student loan contractor on Saturday, claiming that they are “misleading” borrowers and…
Hot Tubs Becoming More of a Health & Wellness Purchase Than Luxury
It wasn’t all that long ago when hot tubs and in-home spas were a rare find in residential homes. Save for the elite who wanted to bathe in luxury from time to time, many homeowners couldn’t afford or justify such a seemingly extravagant purchase. As the New Jersey Daily Record recently pointed out in a…
Arizona City Introduces Recycling App to Answer Waste Disposal Questions
In addition to standard local trash removal options, many communities are beginning to offer customized recycling program options. As the need for comprehensive recycling becomes more and more apparent and as more people begin looking for ways to be more sustainable with their day-to-day lives, it is more important than ever that recycling remains a…
Utah Bill That Will Provide Dental Care to Disabled Medicaid Patients Passed by State Senate
Higher education is typically associated with spending a lot of money, but a new bill that was passed by Utah’s state senators involving the University of Utah will actually save people money. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the University of Utah’s new dentistry school is in need of patients to give students some hands-on…
Utah Senator Takes a Stand Against Pornography
A Utah senator is taking a pronounced stand against pornography and is aiming to have the adult entertainment medium dubbed a ‘public health crisis.’ According to Senator Todd Weiler, pornography creates a “sexually toxic environment” in America and likens its addictive qualities to that of cocaine. Last Friday, Sen. Weiler introduced his legislation to the…