Commentary

Getting the Lead Out of California Schools

On February 5, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

California is focusing on providing cleaner water in their schools through new permitting laws and grants. Previous laws have disallowed the presence of lead in new installation, but did nothing in the way of requiring older pipes to be replaced. Water suppliers will now be required to collect samples from K-12 schools if requested. If […]

 

From raspberry ketones to alkaline water, scientists reveal the truth behind 5 popular weight loss supplements

On February 3, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Obscure weight loss products abound, but just how effectively each product works can be debated. Although many products claim to be based on scientific research and claims made that solid studies have been conducted, deeper probing sometimes uncovers questionable results. Five popular supplements, including raspberry ketones, Matcha green tea powder, garcinia cambogia, caffeine supplements, and […]

 

Should we stop using fabric conditioner? This mum thinks so

On February 3, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Washing your clothes typically isn’t filled with controversy but one mother in the UK is stirring up trouble with her ideas. She doesn’t see the attraction to fabric softeners feeling they don’t really add anything. She claims her clothes are soft without it and smell great. Others agree citing the use of vinegar and other […]

 

I Took Up Cold Water Swimming Aged 57, It’s Never Too Late To Start

On February 2, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Women and sports can be a love\hate relationship, because of fear of body judgement, or the sheer need to balance many family duties and work commitments against that voice inside which calls one to spend some of that physical energy on oneself. One lifelong sport enthusiast found that despite these rigors, and those of an […]

 

Glasgow restaurant becomes one of the first Scottish businesses to back free water revolution

On February 2, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

The article is about Glassgow restaurant business is one of the first to accept used water bottles. This will help cut plastic water bottle use by “tens of millions” each year.The owners agree that this idea will have refillable water containers at the bar as well creating less pollutants in the UK. This is one […]

 

Doctors should not offer antibiotics for sore throats, medical experts say

On February 1, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Medical experts have determined that it is unwise for doctors to prescribe antibiotics for sore throats. Though sore throats cause pain, medical experts have found that antibiotics do not help the patient. Moreover, there are other drugs and methods to counteract a sore throat. Gillian Leng, a professor and chief executive at NICE argues that […]

 

London schools to be alerted on high air pollution days

On February 1, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has ordered that schools in London will receive an alert when air pollution in the city is so high that it poses a severe health risk to students. London air pollution counts for 9,000 deaths per year while in the greater United Kingdom the death toll is 40,000. Alerts […]

 

Fighting the flu: What works and what doesn’t

On January 31, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

Some health experts are calling the year of 2018 one of the worst flu season’s in recent history. There are many ways to avoid and combat the flu. Hydration is the key to fighting the flu. Try to avoid drinking alcohol because alcohol dehydrates your body. Staying healthy and fit also increases your chances of […]

 

Does drinking fizz make you fat?

On January 9, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

A recent article posted on BBC News demonstrates that fizzy drinks with high sugar levels makes you fat. In a study last year conducted by the Birzeit University they were able to demonstrate that drinking fizzy drinks correlated with an increase in weight gain by testing their hypothesis on a group of male rats. The […]

 

In the clip David Freiheit swings the bucket of boiling water through the air

On January 8, 2018, in Commentary, by Erik

David Freiheit is a family vlogger from Canada. After spending time boiling water all day and after several attempts, he made a video of himself throwing a bucket of boiling water in the air during sub zero temperatures. By doing this, he created the Mpemba effect of turning boiling water into ice. The Mpemba effect […]