Whether it's a large scale disaster like the Costa Concordia in Italy in 2012, or individual deaths or disappearances, cruise ships can be dangerous. Their safety has become a recent issue to debate, as well as evacuation techniques and preparation. Due to these recent incidents, cruise ships have strengthened their sa… read more

Mesothelioma is fatal and 90% of the time is due to exposure to asbestos. Asbestos was installed in buildings in the 1960s and 70s, and later it was deemed toxic as it deteriorates. As such, companies that manufactured or used asbestos are liable since workers were needlessly exposed to this carcinogen. This means th… read more

It's not necessary to pump your body full of hormones to get some relief from menopause symptoms. Whether it's hot flashes or something else, it's not pleasant, but the answer doesn't have to be taking hormones. Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT can be quite dangerous, causing asthma, ovarian or breast cancer and othe… read more

Pilates are a great tool for building core strength and thus are very helpful for posture. One learns how to use the abdominal muscles, the back and pelvic floor to support the trunk of the body, thus relieving stress on the legs, feet and hips. Everyone can recognize good posture and with a bit of sensitivity it's als… read more

Did you know that you that the foods you eat can determine the quality of your sleep later on? For those insomniacs or anyone that just wants to obtain the best rest possible, here are some suggestions for a bed time snack that will do the trick. The secret is a food that combines tryptophan with something rich in carb… read more