Do you avoid sun rays? Well, stop doing it because sunlight deficiency is bad for your health. The Journal of Internal Medicine has let loose some incredible research about our changing health. It has revealed that sunlight deficiency is as bad for us as smoking! The Swedish study conducted its research on around 30,000 women, assessing the differences in sun exposure and subsequent…
Do you know the difference between sympathy and empathy? Sympathy is when you can feel compassion towards other people and empathy is when you really feel someone else's emotions as if they were your own. If you are an empathizer, then you may have experienced pain and suffering over something that doesn't directly affect you. These invasive feelings can really block your ability…
Sustainable development and energy efficiency are among the most important issues for the world’s leading economies. Let’s take a look at the top 8 energy efficient countries. Climate change is a topical subject at the moment especially following the recent COP21 United Nations event in Paris which heralded a new agreement by cooperating countries to further tackle the issue. This has been a long-running…
Reducing energy consumption and lowering wastage remains a key European objective. This infographic indicates how energy is being consumed in homes across Europe, and the steps which can be taken to lower consumption and wastage further if exacting EU targets are to be met. Global performance indicators highlight which are the most proficient countries in reducing energy consumption and shows the progress they…
I guess the first thing to know about sugar is that it isn't all bad. Natural sugars, the ones that appear in fruit and milk, for example, are healthy and fine to eat, as long as you eat them in moderation. The real problem with sugar is when it is consumed in excess. If you quit sugar, except those that naturally occur in foods,…
What is emotional manipulation? Emotional manipulation is when friends or loved ones use methods such as guilt-tripping, shaming and using fear to manipulate others. It can be done in both a subtle or very overt manner, but either way is unacceptable. It’s safe to say that at some point in our lives we may have done the following, but it’s usually followed by…
This amazing infographic by WellHome.com will help us save energy by illustrating the differences between the many choices in home lighting. We can reduce our environmental impact and also lower our energy bills with the use of efficient lighting options. Home lighting is an underrated part of home energy efficiency that can be easily overlooked by "larger" issues, such as heating and cooling.…
Do you ever find yourself taking on the negative energy of others? If so, you are not alone. Most of us come in contact with numerous people every day – who bring us down. We all feel it. We know when we are with someone who is high-spirited and happy or someone who is low and unhappy, but why is it so easy…
Renewable Energies: For some time now, we’ve had the technology to comfortably make the transition away from fossil fuel based energy. Unfortunately, it was not convenient economically. Solar panels and wind turbines were quite expensive and offered very few incentives to those brave enough to invest in this emerging market. Fortunately, thanks to renewable energy programs, who offer loan guarantees, a rising threat to the established…
Green technology is taking a new route in the world of technology. Enthusiastic researchers explore it across the globe to come up with new designs. They have come up with devices that do not require electricity to power them up! Amazing right? These innovations range from using magnetic fields to using photoluminescent stuff. Here are seven incredible green innovations that you will blow…