When it gets hot out, we generally reach for a fan when we can but a new study shows that turning on the box fan when the temperature is really soaring may not be the best idea, especially if you happen to be in a dry heat. Turning on a fan in a dry heat wave may leave you worse for wear.
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Playbrush – turn the morning routine into game time
Good dental hygiene is very important and the best way to ensure that you have it is really to start early in life. Instill the basics of brushing your teeth in your little one with the Playbrush, the smart toothbrush that turns cleaning your teeth into an actual game.
Read MoreTrees For Better Health – green areas are the best
Green space is good for your health. It’s so important to have ample green space around you for a variety of reasons that help both the person and the public at large but it’s also important to realize that not all green spaces are created equal. A new study confirms that to get the most benefit out of green spaces, you need trees.
Read MoreToo Hot To Sweat – climate change will make parts of the planet uninhabitable, soon
Humans can survive in a lot of varied climates but our ability to survive the heat may be meeting its limits in some places. Not because it’s too hot but because it’s (just) too hot but the humidity. Turns out a wet heat really is worse than a dry heat.
Read MoreEmergency Water – here’s how to store and purify water
Everyone hopes that they will never be in an emergency situation but it’s better to prepared just in case. No matter what the emergency is, you need clean water to get through it. Here’s a handy website (with printouts!) that can help you figure out how to best purify water for drinking.
Read MorePure Silk Eco Floss – the earth friendly way to keep up with your smile
You’re probably not flossing enough. Almost no one is but in case you want to jump back on the bandwagon ahead of your next dentist appointment, check out Pure Silk Eco Floss, the earth friendly, no plastic floss choice.
Read MoreAmbient Scifi Sleep Sounds Playlist – rest in the belly of a starship
You know what’s good for stress? Ambient sounds. You know what’s good for you geek heart? Science fiction ambient sounds so you can relax and imagine you’re in space enjoying life inside your film franchise. You can do that with the Ambient Scifi Sleep Sounds Playlist.
Read MoreStart Sleeping – get a handle on bedtime
Can’t quite get bedtimes down? Always waking up too early or too late? Never fear, the internet is here to help. Start Sleeping is the web sleep calculator that will work out when you should be going to bed or getting up to get the most out of dream time.
Read MoreRuntopia S1 GPS – a simple running tracker
We like our gadgets, we like them to track us, let us know how we’re doing with this thing called life, usually fitness specifically though. If you’re looking for a simple running tracker, no bells and whistles, check out the Runtopia S1 GPS. The running tracker that looks like a Casio watch.
Read MorePokemon Sleep – catch pocket monsters, while you sleep
Pokemon Go did a lot of good for walking and meeting your community when it first came out. Really people went outside just to walk around and catch virtual animals more in those first few months they hey probably had in the last few years. Now they want to bring that same energy to sleep.
Read MoreBetter Health By Going Electric – making the way for electric cars may improve health
Switching to electric vehicles is good for the environment, less emissions! But did you know, it could be good for our health too? A new paper looks at the costs of building electric vehicle charging infrastructures vs health costs and the numbers are looking good for electric cars.
Read MoreMore Rats? – numbers may be climbing thanks to climate change
Rats, a common city pest. No one likes to see them running around and for big, big cities like New York City, they’re an epidemic. One that may only be getting worse because of climate change. As if lack of water and extreme heat weren’t enough, now we have to worry about rats. What a nightmare!
Read MoreShake-N-Wake – the alarm clock you wear
Need to get up but you want to do so without a loud alarm blaring in your ear? Don’t want to mess with natural light alarms either? Cool. Cool. Check out the Shake-N-Wake, it’s the alarm clock you wear for a gentle shake to get your day started.
Read MoreQoobo – the robot tail pet
Pets do a lot for us in terms of mental health and companionship. But we can’t always have a pet with us. Landlords don’t always allow them, some people are allergic. Not to worry, robots are here for you. The Qoobo is a a robotic pet that just wags its tail.
Read MoreSave Your Local Park – green spaces do a lot of good for people and the environment
Your local park is important and as the climate warms up, you should fight to keep it. Green spaces are crucial, especially in urban environments, in the fight against climate change. They have a ton of social and health benefits for people but they also have some pretty good benefits for the planet.
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