Stop cleaning your ears the wrong way because doctors say it is doing real damage
Almost everyone has been told to clean their ears at some point. The instruction feels hygienic, responsible and perfectly reasonable. The problem is that the method most people reach for, the cotton swab, happens to be the one thing that specialists consistently warn against. The cotton swab market generated over 800 million dollars in sales […]
5 benefits of reading outdoors that will surprise you
Most people read indoors — in bed, on the couch, under fluorescent office lighting. It works. But it turns out the location of your reading habit matters more than you might think. Taking a book outside, whether to a park bench, a backyard chair, or a stretch of beach, adds a layer of health benefits […]