If you’re driving home for Christmas this year, you don’t have to worry about turning the heating right up in the car, as there’s now an electric blanket for your travels. Stalwart’s electric heated blanket plugs into your cigarette lighter, and works with cars, trucks, SUVs and RVs. The cord is 2.5 metres long so...
Looking for signs and symptoms of kidney disease problems? The kidney is one of the vital organs in the human body, and any alterations in normal functioning can be assessed by careful observation. The kidneys’ primary function is the removal of waste from the body, maintenance of normal electrolyte balance, controlling blood pressure, production of...
Exhaustion and sleep loss may have negative consequences, such as mood changes, slower reaction time, and hallucinations. In rare cases, it may be life threatening. Suffering through one sleepless night after another can make you feel pretty rotten. You might toss and turn, unable to get comfortable, or simply lie awake while your brain wanders restlessly...
If you’re noticing a difference in yourself or a loved one, it could be a sign of cognitive decline. Here’s what to watch for. It can be tempting to brush off early warning signs of cognitive decline in yourself or a loved one as no big deal. Many early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, for example, can...
A video has emerged on social media appearing to demonstrate how useful energy beverages can be — and not just for drinking. A mechanic filmed his dirty workbench, strewn with sticky stains, and tried to clean them with a standard industrial brake cleaner. He wipes some of the fluid on the desk but it appears...
If you’ve ever dyed your hair at home, you’ve probably had plenty of nightmares about worst-case-scenarios—you know, a two-toned dye job, a burning scalp, maybe even hair loss. Now, you can add the possibility of your face swelling up like a “lightbulb” to that list. Estelle, 19, (the woman didn’t give her last name, because, come...
Selah Givens is a bit of a wild child. She’ll wake you up at 6 a.m. Chuck a sippy cup your way. Insist you play with her until, well, you play with her. Those tendencies have earned the three-year-old a nickname, says her mother, Doshia Givens: Crazy Horse. “She knows she’s loved, she knows she’s...
A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said Friday. The bear was killed Thursday afternoon in the northwest of Iceland after police consulted the Environment Agency, which declined to have the animal relocated, Westfjords Police Chief Helgi Jensson...
A tough love dating coach has declared women should immediately block anyone online if their partner tells them to – no questions asked. Jake Maddock sparked a furious debate with his latest rule but claimed women who ‘value the relationship’ will block anyone immediately. ‘When she gets a text from a guy you don’t like,...
Family relationships are often considered the bedrock of our personal and social lives. Inherently designed to offer support, love, and comfort, these bonds can sometimes veer off course, transforming into sources of considerable distress. The notion that familial ties are unconditionally nurturing is not always reflective of reality. Like any relationship, family dynamics can be complex and fraught...
None of us likes yelling at kids, but for most of us, it’s inevitable. No matter how great our kids are, or how well we do as parents, eventually, kids make mistakes. When it happens, we hopefully handle it calmly. But we need to discipline our kids, regardless of whether we quietly reprimand them or raise...
Is a recession coming? It’s possible … and scary. Everyone is wondering what will happen. Especially with inflation, gas prices, and home values going crazy. By preparing now for a potential major downturn in the economy later this year, a recession might affect you less than others who don’t prepare. Some ideas to consider: Don’t overpay when you...
