The thought of cancer recurrence is a scary one, and no matter what treatment path lies ahead of you, even when your doctor says you’ve beaten it, there is still this gnawing dread that it could come back. Regularly monitoring your health and being vigilant about visits and treatment regimens is important in identifying and…
No injury is a picnic. However, a serious injury at work comes loaded with all kinds of damaging effects to your life. Besides the fact that you may have to pay for medical costs, there’s also the pressure of the work environment. A lot of people don’t know how many rights they have protecting the…
Suffering from allergies is something a lot of people have to put up with. While some people have allergies to food, others can be allergic to dust mites, pollen, or pet dander. All of these particles in the air can make allergy sufferers sniffly, red-eyed or itchy. They can also affect some people’s breathing, especially…
We all have a friend who is super difficult to buy for. When Christmas and his or her birthday roll around, it’s all too easy to be left stumped for ideas. Even though everyone says giving is better than receiving, when we don’t know what to buy someone, it can be quite stressful. The fun…
Nobody wants to spend days nursing toothache and endure sleepless nights worrying about gum disease. The goods news is that most cases of decay and gum disease are preventable. Following some simple rules and adapting your lifestyle can make a positive difference to both your oral and general health. Here are some tips to keep…
The Pacific Ocean offers a myriad of opportunities to find a location that provides a sense of splendid isolation, so if you are looking for somewhere idyllic that could definitely be considered as being off the beaten track, here are some places to consider. Pitcairn Island One of the best ways to explore the seas…
Admit it. You’ve always liked the idea of your dog being a guard dog – the kind of dog that would foil any burglar’s attempts and keep the family safe. A lot of dog owners share your dream. Here’s how to make it a reality. Teaching Your Dog Basic Obedience You need to have a…
I love redecorating my home. I think everyone does when we get right down to it. We all want to spend a few weeks renovating our property and making it beautiful inside and out. The best time to do this is usually in the summer when you’ve got a lot of spare time. Particularly, if…
Isn’t it strange that the people who are on the go all day and throughout the evenings are the ones that struggle to lose weight? You would be forgiven for thinking that all that extra energy they need to keep going would make them appear stick thin! But the trouble for busy people is that…
Background checks can reveal damaging info about you, and may even cause you to miss a great opportunity for a job. The worst part is that some of this information may not be entirely correct. Take the case of my friend, for instance. When a background check is conducted on his name, he appears as…
A few years ago something amazing happened to our family. One night my lovely mother, Sally Short, was doodling and she wrote down the phrase ‘LOVE IS ALL U NEED’ stacking each letter on top of the next with a peace sign. She loved the design and message so much that she decided to send…
Global warming is no joke. Each year the damage to the ozone layer gets worse and worse, making life for future generations harder and harder. If you want your children’s grandchildren to have a planet to call home, it’s crucial you take global warming seriously. You might think that there’s not much you can do…