Normally one thinks of immigrants as coming in from another country to live in the USA. However, sometimes it's right for us Americans to pack our bags and head to a new city with new opportunities. A Southwestern city growing in leaps and bounds is Austin, TX. It has a huge pull with the music festival South by Southw… read more

Though electronic cigarettes are presented as a healthy alternative to tobacco or even to quit smoking altogether it has been proved that they do cause damage to the lungs. By using a spirometry test scientists have found that the electronic cigarettes cause an instant increase in airway resistance that remains for u… read more

Most people don't realize it, but many of the clothes we buy new still have the chemicals from the dyes, industrial cleaning agents and other products that are used in the preparation of a garment present in the fabric. That fabric is then in direct contact with our skin - the largest organ in the human body - and we a… read more

In the USA there is a specific law regarding dog bites, called the Dog Bite Law. Its basis is that dog owners are liable for all dog bites simply because they are the guardians of the animal. In the case that there are legal damages, this is usually covered by a homeowner or renter's insurance policy that may have been… read more

If you have dry or heat-damaged hair then coconut oil is just the thing! For parched hair it's enough to do a once monthly hair mask to add moisture, breakage protection and encourage hair growth. Here's how: before heading off to bed pull out your coconut oil, a comb and a shower cap. Heat the oil until it's warm to t… read more