On a quick trip to the nearest supermarket, you notice that everything seems labeled with the words ‘super,’ ‘ boost,’ or ‘healthy.’ It sure makes you feel like you’re just one serving away from becoming a healthy superhero, right? Welcome to the
With new technology and electrical appliances, energy consumption has changed over time, increasing people’s reliance on electricity. People depend on electrical appliances to regulate room temperature, preserve and prepare food, and security which are essential necessities. The energy that individuals use on
Water is life, as the saying goes. We use water for food, health, livelihood, fun, and leisure. But water can also take away life when it’s contaminated or, worse, in the case of a water shortage. Water does affect our daily lives,
Human beings always need to be surrounded by nature. Research shows that human beings are instinctively drawn to nature and our connection to nature and living things is in their DNA. On average, people spend 90% of their time indoors, yet many
Domesticity is not so blissful for women. Gender is always a traditional or cultural context shaping an individual’s gender beliefs. Even though many studies have proved that housework should be for everyone, such as children and men, there is still an evident
Falling is one of the most common home injuries. Stairs, steps, clutters, and uneven and slippery surfaces are home hazards that increase the risk of falling. Trips and slips are also categories of falling that though sound less serious but could also
In 2018, the total amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in the US was 292.4 million tons, and 146.1 million tons of those were landfilled (US EPA, 2020). The largest waste landfilled was organic waste which mainly consists of food, accounting
Laundry at home is essential for preventing infection spread and maintaining a healthy and clean environment. It includes a series of processes such as sorting, washing, rinsing, and drying clothes. While many people focus on the washing process, it is also crucial
Foodborne illnesses are commonly experienced by people worldwide despite their being preventable. An annual survey by WHO projected that nearly one in every 10 persons around the world is becoming ill due to consuming contaminated food. Home is one of the primary