It would be an understatement to say that buying your first home can be a stressful process. From choosing the right location to finding a home that suits your wants and needs, there is a lot that goes into buying a home. But perhaps the most difficult part of buying your first home is saving […]
Month: October 2018
Tree Painting Gone Awry: How Maryland Environmentalists Changed The Government
On October 1, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation for the county’s environmental director to oversee project proposals that could harm wildlife in parks throughout the county. This came as a result of around 50 trees being painted in Oregon Ridge Park as an advocacy mission. Painting trees seemed like an innocent enough venture; not […]
The History Of Time (And Why We Keep Trying To Change It)
Daylight Savings Time is ending soon, and everyone in the United States will be turning their clock back one hour on November 4. This annual ritual irritates many Americans, but at least it’s only a one-hour difference. Try waking up and suddenly only having six days on the calendar, or having to change your clocks […]
For Your Health: New Studies Link Fractures and Decreased Bone Density
Two new studies show that breaking a bone not only reduces bone density near the fracture site but actually reduces bone density throughout the injured person’s body. According to Science Daily, the two studies from UC Davis may have finally explained the link between initial and secondary bone fractures. According to Blaine Christiansen, who lead […]
For Your Health: The Chilly Benefits of Cryotherapy
One of the hottest new forms of treatment in recent years has, ironically, been one of the coldest. Cryotherapy has plenty of applications for a wide variety of conditions. It may seem bizarre, but sometimes cooling down can help everything from muscle and joint pain to mental health problems. Here are just a few of […]
For Your Health: How To Prevent Slip And Falls At Home
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be utterly devastating, especially if you’re getting on in age. Although slips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in restaurants and public buildings, they can be equally as dangerous — if not more dangerous — when you’re at home. No one expects to be in […]
Ocean City’s New Fence Saving Lives Throughout the Summer
Over a five-year period, from 2012 to 2017, the fencing market grew approximately 6.2% annually across the United States. Fences are great for improving residential property values, providing security for commercial businesses, and even saving vacationers’ and Ocean City residents’ lives. According to Delmarva Now, a new multimillion-dollar pedestrian safety project proved itself successful throughout a […]