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The downside of living near a busy road is fairly obvious – constant noise from an endless procession of cars. Aside from a lack of peace and quiet, residing near a traffic-congested road could also take a toll on your ...

When it comes to air pollutants, most reports generally discuss pollution’s impact on human civilization. Dirty air isn’t just a problem for people, however; a recent study has found that airborne contaminants can also have a detrimental impact on bees. ...

It’s almost impossible to avoid using modern electronic appliances, such as refrigerators, cell phones and computers. While such items can make life easier and more enjoyable, they also require the use of a large amounts of fossil fuels. Of course, ...

A Look at Sea Pollution Pollution is often thought of a problem that affects cities, forests and other large areas of land. Man-made pollution is not just confined to solid ground, however; sea pollution is likewise a major environmental issue. ...

It may seem that allergies are a fairly simple topic – in short, the immune system overreacts to harmless substances, causing various health issues. However, there are probably a few facts related to allergies that you were likely not aware ...

It’s a common complaint – you do your best to diet, yet the extra weight remains. One reason why losing weight can be so difficult is that we often underestimate the amount of calories in foods. Listed below are six ...

How Refined Carbohydrates Affect your Health Chances are you’ve heard a lot about carbohydrates in the past. This attention is certainly warranted, as carbohydrates play a major role in our diets and everyday lives. However, many consumers seem to be ...

So, you decided to begin exercising regularly. Good choice, but be careful – many people begin exercising with the best of intentions, only to accidentally hurt or overwork themselves. In fact, there a number of common errors that exercise novices ...

At first glance, beans don’t seem to be the most glamorous of foods, and may not appear to be an excellent source of nutrition. Their bland appearance, however, belies their numerous health benefits. By learning more about beans and their ...

Holidays are wonderful time, full of family, friends and food. Oh yes, the food – tasty treats seem to be everywhere at holiday time. Unfortunately, all of this additional snacking soon adds up, leading to bulging waistlines and New Year’s ...