Commentary

Walking first step to healthy lifestyle – Fairfield Citizen

On November 27, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Most people in first world countries are not getting enough exercise. We eat too much food and sit at desks all day, and only some of us bother to hit the gym a few times a week. Sedentary lifestyles can lead to chronic disease and illness, but luckily there are simple answers to these dilemmas. […]

 

Mysterious ‘gravity waves’ seen surging through Earth’s atmosphere – Metro.co.uk

On November 25, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Gravity waves have been spotted moving across earths’ atmosphere. Typically, gravitational waves are caused by black holes but the type of waves spotted on earth are different. These waves are caused when fluid is disturbed somehow. Generally, these types of waves are invisible but clouds can make them visible. A developer at an Australian company […]

 

Recent Study Discovers Link Between Human Longevity And Neural Activity – International Business Times

On November 23, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

A protein known as REST is proving to be an agent that can protect the brain from ailments such as dementia. A study that was conducted by Harvard Medical School and Blavatnik Institute that supported findings suggesting that over-activity of the neurons in the brain can lead to a negative impact on the longevity of […]

 

Family Life | Health tips: Know the risks of diabetes and follow a healthy meal plan – TribDem.com

On November 21, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

During National Diabetes Month, Conemaugh Health Systems wants to educate people on the signs and symptoms of diabetes and pre-diabetes. According to the CDC, over 30 million Americans have diabetes and 84 million have pre-diabetes. People over 45 years old who are overweight and have high blood pressure are at the greatest risk for the […]

 

Water pollution: An introduction to causes, effects, solutions

On November 5, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

The population across the globe is steadily increasing, which means that our water resources are feeling the consequences more and more. Water pollution is typically measured in quantities, since the volume of water and the amount of pollution are the two biggest factors in how the environment and its inhabitants are impacted. The main causes […]

 

Our planet is drowning in plastic pollution. This World Environment Day, it’s time for a change

On November 3, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Today’s world is built around plastics, and it’s having a detrimental impact on a global scale. More than half of all the plastic that has been produced since 1950 has ended up in a landfill, not being recycled. As a society, we should not only figure out a way to reduce the use of plastics […]

 

How Humans Get in the Way of Clean Water

On November 1, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

People in the developed world take clean water for granted, as there are two billion people on the planet where clean water is not a guarantee. While there are ways to combat the issue of available drinking water, many of these projects are hindered by humans. Many times, the planning is not up to par, […]

 

‘Our children in danger’ after chemical blaze

On October 31, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

A chemical plant in the French city of Rouen recently experienced a large fire at a chemical factory. Officials said the Lubrizol that caught plant released 5,000 tonnes of chemicals into the area, but the the fumes were harmless. Although, days after the fire, many people in Rouen are experiencing illnesses, and there are several […]

 

6 Easy Ways to Be Healthier – Seacoastonline.com

On October 29, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

Everyone wants to be healthy but it can seem like an unattainable goal. Incorporating simple steps into your day can really help. For every hour that you sit, you need five minutes of exercise. If you do not like an exercise activity, you will not do it, so find something that works for you. Dancing […]

 

We can’t assume our water is safe to drink. But we can fix it.

On October 27, 2019, in Commentary, by Erik

As Americans, we tend to trust that our water is safe to drink, since we have regulatory rules and checks to make sure it is. But when you look at the facts, one in four Americans do not have access to safe drinking water as defined by our laws. Violations range from high levels of […]