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Elder care

Home Care vs. Assisted Living

As the American population ages, the number of elder care options has expanded to provide more choices for seniors. They can choose to stay in their own homes, with a range of services provided by caregivers. However, other seniors can benefit from assisted living facilities that have a number of […]

Technology

Engineering Challenges for The Future

The achievements and advancements that were made over the last century by talented engineers have changed the shape of our world today and vastly improved the quality of our lives. Looking to the future, as the world population continues to grow and our needs expand there are several areas for […]

Other stories

Could Technology Make Cycling Safer?

Although it is a healthy, enjoyable pastime and a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to automotive commuting, cycling can unfortunately be quite dangerous, especially on the roads and streets of a busy city. In London in November of last year for example, 6 people were fatally wounded in cycling accidents on […]

Health

Is Medical Marijuana the Next Arthritis Treatment?

Marijuana is much in the news these days. What with Colorado’s legalizing of the drug for recreational usage and with the controversy raging over using marijuana as medicine, it’s getting hard to find unbiased, objective information on anything related to the plant. Recreational usage is a whole other topic, and […]

Appliances

Home Generators vs. Portable Generators

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6J1KTdWc2o] Years ago, dealing with an electricity outage for a while wasn't a big deal, as many people had lived their lives without electricity before. In today's world, however, people depend much more on electricity for heat, light, refrigeration, cooking, and more. When power outages or blackouts occur, they […]

Travel and living

Southern Africa Highlight: Mozambique

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb-dwQks1U] Africa can be a little more of a challenge to backpack than Europe, Asia and the Americas due to the lack of established transport, but that's part of the adventure. While South Africa has a solid tourism infrastructure, it's tropical neighbor, Mozambique is still the new kid on […]

Research

DNA Structure and Purpose in the Human Body

The genetic concept of DNA was considered as ground-breaking when it was first uncovered, and it has continued to evolve throughout the generations. While initially viewed with scepticism by both scientists and law enforcement agencies, the science behind DNA has been researched and developed to the point where it can […]

Automotive

The Importance of Tires Maintenance

Tires are a crucial part of any vehicle. Regardless of the complexity and performance of the machinery under the hood, movement simply isn’t an option without workable tires. Therefore, it’s always a smart decision to pay close attention to your tire's air pressure, tread, and rotation or replacement schedule. If […]

Health

Natural Treatments for Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder triggered by excessive electrical activity within one's brain. It is a serious condition affecting the central nervous system, resulting in fits and seizures. In this disease the afflicted person suffers from recurrent and unprovoked seizures. Even though epilepsy is considered to be a generic disorder, […]

Family

Steps to Make Your Baby Sleep Fast

There are a lot of books for first-time mothers telling you how to get your new-born baby to sleep. But being a mom for the first time is tough and makes you left tired, with no time to read too long books in order to learn how to do everything […]