The plastic problem is a global issue that affects everywhere in the world — from the most remote islands to the deepest depth of the ocean. Plastic doesn’t biodegrade. Instead, it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces over time, turning into microplastics. These small pieces of plastic can be found in many places,
It’s unfortunate that the pandemic keeps persisting and even spawns new variants more than a year after its discovery. Thankfully, the world is better off than it was during the initial phases of 2020, when there wasn’t much information about the virus. Still, the life people have at present is far from pre-covid times.
Cats and dogs are essentially wild animals. As such, they belong to the outdoors. Yet since they’re our pets, we grew overprotective of them and wouldn’t let them anywhere beyond our yards. But is that helping our pets become happy animals? While your presence and attention are enough for your pets most of the
We enjoy staying inside just as much as the next guy; there’s not one person in this world who wouldn’t enjoy an entire weekend to themselves, unbothered by responsibilities, a beer in one hand, and a TV remote on the other. However, this has been our predicament for over a year now, and overindulging
Let’s face it, ladies. It’s not every day that you crave a 30-second plank or dare to do 50 push-ups. But here’s the thing about working out: those who last win. If you want to see results, it’s not enough that you know how to do high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or plyometrics. You have
Going on an extreme adventure is not for the weak of heart–and it’s not for the physically deconditioned either. If you’ve spent weeks or months living a sedentary lifestyle because of the quarantine (or other reasons), you have to physically and mentally condition yourself before embarking on your next big adventure. Whether you’re joining
As a parent, it’s your job to set a good example for your child, from teaching them different life values and skills, the importance of staying healthy, and so on. Especially nowadays, when there’s an ongoing pandemic, safety should be one of your top priorities. But aside from that, you also need to take
46% of Americans are afraid of being in a pool with water that reaches above their heads. Knowing that almost half of the U.S. population has a fear of water shows that aquaphobia is more prevalent than one may think. In fact, competitive swimmer Adam Peaty, who is also an Olympic medalist, used to
For some people, the winter season means cuddling up near the fireplace, enjoying hot cocoa, layering up in cozy clothes, and playing outside in the blanket of frost. But for others, winter means having to deal with frigid breezes, constantly defrosting the car, and being cooped up inside because of the cold. If you
As much as we’d hate to compare our generation with today’s kids, we can’t help but lament the fact that toddlers play more often on an iPad than at a playground. As a result, they grow up to be teens that are so attached to social media, using it to gain validation from their