Has pollution really changed as a result of the pandemic?
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by Haldane King
1y ago
The lockdowns and restrictions that resulted from the Covid-19 public health emergency pandemic have come to an end. Though experts are still very wary of the disease, their advice is now more focused on avoiding the symptoms of “long covid” than stopping the spread of the virus. During the pandemic from 2020 to 2022, Americans stayed home and went out a lot less. Greenhouse gasses from transportation makeup around a quarter of emissions in the US, so it stands to reason that air pollution was probably improved by the pandemic, right? Or are we jumping to conclusions? The EPA makes historical ..read more
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Sleep Hygiene for Kids: How Much Sleep Does Your Child Need?
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by Catherine Poslusny | Contributor
1y ago
When you become a parent, you have to put a lot more thought into sleep, squeezing in shuteye when you can while making sure your little one is clocking the recommended hours too. As your child grows and your schedule gets more crowded, it may take even more effort to schedule naps and bedtimes to ensure they’re getting the sleep they need to support their growing bodies.  By practicing good sleep hygiene, you can create an environment and daily routine that promote quality sleep for you and your little one. Here, we dig into how much sleep your kids should get each night and what you can ..read more
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National Beer Day – Why Beer is the Best Beverage
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by Haldane King
1y ago
National Beer Day, April 7th, isn’t just one more national day to tack on to the rest. It’s been around for almost a hundred years and commemorates the beginning of the end for alcohol prohibition in 1933. The 18th Amendment only forbade the sale of alcohol for about 14 years before the 21st Amendment canceled it out. The entire time Americans continued to drink profusely and organized crime flourished by smuggling booze to speakeasies, or secretive drinking establishments. After visiting and observing the situation, Albert Einstein commented, “The prestige of government has undoubtedly been l ..read more
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Are air purifiers FSA or HSA eligible?
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by Haldane King
1y ago
The tax-exempt dollars that go into a Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, can be used to buy FSA eligible air purifiers and the filters they need, as long as a doctor writes a letter of medical necessity. Air purifiers can help to reduce the burden of irritants, allergens, and infectious microbes on our lungs. For those of us with respiratory medical issues, breathing purified air can give our lungs, throat, and other body parts a chance to recover from injury or reduce inflammation. Are air purifiers FSA eligible? The IRS and your employer decides what can be paid for with FSA dollars, and ai ..read more
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Should you let your dog sleep in your bed?
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by Catherine Poslusny | Contributor
1y ago
Humans and dogs have been sleeping side-by-side for millennia. Though the practice may have started as a means for nighttime protection and warmth, it’s evolved into a cherished tradition of human-canine bonding. Many pet parents have no problem sleeping through the night with the dog in their bed. Others may have to choose between restful sleep and nighttime snuggles.  It’s never fun to look into your dog’s big, hopeful eyes and tell them “no,” but sometimes, keeping them out of your bed may be best for both of you. Let’s dig a little deeper into the pros and cons of letting your dog sle ..read more
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Sleep Divorce: When Should Couples Sleep In Separate Beds?
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by Catherine Poslusny | Contributor
1y ago
Sleep divorce is a growing trend among couples who love each other but have trouble sleeping in the same bed. Quality sleep is important for your mental and physical health, and some people just can’t get a good night’s rest in the same bed as their partner. If you often find yourself up at night, staring at the ceiling and debating whether you should wake your partner up to stop their snoring, it may be time to explore the idea of a sleep divorce. What is a sleep divorce? Sleep divorce means sleeping in a separate bed from your partner. Despite its scary-sounding name, it has nothing to do wi ..read more
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How to program yourself to wake up like an alarm clock
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by Haldane King
1y ago
A lot of us wake up before our alarm clocks without realizing it means we can keep track of time while completely asleep. Most if not all of us are capable of purposefully waking up by anticipating when it’s time to start the day, and it’s something that can be learned. I learned how to do it while I was pursuing a Master’s Degree in Consciousness a few years ago, primarily because waking up to an alarm had been ruining my day, but also as part of my studies. I hated getting up so I used the snooze button. I tried all different kinds of mellow music and sounds. I tried a sunrise alarm clock th ..read more
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From Clean Air to Counting Sheep, Top Tips to Help You Sleep
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by Haldane King
1y ago
Our survey results show connection between sleep and air quality  With so much going on in the world, we’ve all had a few sleepless nights. The CDC recommends that adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, that is unfortunately not the case for the average American – in 2022, 35.2% of all adults in the U.S. reported sleeping less than seven hours per night. Most of the factors leading to poor sleep quality are common knowledge. Stress, eating habits, and inconsistent bedtimes are notorious for their negative effects on sleep; however, one ..read more
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The Colors of Noise
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by Haldane King
1y ago
Colors are wonderful descriptive analogies because they exist along a spectrum with the violet and blue end having the opposite quality as the red and orange end. Temperature intuitively fits into the color spectrum, with warm reds and cool blues. Color is also used in all sorts of design to elicit different emotions, like peaceful open-sky blues, welcoming greens, and cozy browns. Recently color has been used as an analogy for the different combinations of low, medium, and high pitched sounds that make up steady background noise. This is mostly due to recent research pointing out that white n ..read more
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Why are we still doing daylight savings time when it is not healthy?
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by Haldane King
1y ago
Many of us have never been quite clear why daylight saving time (DST) exists, and have only been aware of the very abrupt schedule change. Like moving from one time zone to another, it seems to take days or even a week to fully adjust to changing everything by one hour. Those of us with pets or small children are also aware that without the ability to read a clock, DST has no effect and often makes life more complicated. Proponents say that changing the time reduces energy usage and helps children to get outdoor exercise. As scientists continue to learn more about the staggering benefits of go ..read more
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