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A group of researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health evaluated the American Heart Association’s recently expanded metric — which now includes sleep, as it relates to cardiovascular disease risk.  The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provided evidence that sleep plays an important role when it comes to […]

  Back in 2016, geologists from the University of Toronto announced they had discovered water at the bottom of an old mine in Canada that was 2 billion years old. The claim was based on the presence of dissolved salts and noble gases, which suggests how long the water had been isolated. However, the water

Carico uses German-made 1.4116 stainless steel. The properties of 1.4116 stainless steel and how it stacks against other types of knife steel are explained below. In summary, 1.4116 steel is stainless steel with excellent corrosion resistance, edge retention, and toughness. It is ideal for kitchen knives because, in addition to these characteristics, it is also

Municipal water companies are dealing with increasing amounts of algae in their systems. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-11/documents/harmful_algal_blooms_and_drinking_water_factsheet.pdf https://www.columbus.gov/AlgaeFAQs/ “The bottom line is that we can’t say whether they are increasing or not, we know that the conditions that lead to algal blooms — nutrient pollution and warm water — are present in these freshwater lakes, says Jonathan Yoder,

We get our water from municipal water sources or underground wells. Municipal water is treated at a plant where chemicals are added to ensure it does not contain pathogens, is clear, and lacks smell. It then travels through miles of old pipes to our faucet. Water from wells falls from the sky and picks up

Water comes from a variety of sources, such as lakes and wells, which can be contaminated with germs that may make people sick. Germs can also contaminate water as it travels through miles of piping to get to a community. To prevent contamination with germs, water companies add a disinfectant—usually either chlorine or chloramine—that kills

Water purification is the process by which we remove undesired contaminants, chemicals, organic and inorganic materials, and biological contaminants removed from the water. Water purification can occur on a large scale, such as at your local water treatment plant or at your home, using specially designed water purification devices. Why is water purification important? Water

When we talk about chemicals and toxins, we often imagine black smoke released by industries or spills into our rivers, but there are chemicals and toxins that we ourselves bring into our homes, sometimes without knowing, and other times because we believe that we have no choice. There are 8 toxins that have significant adverse

https://www.carico.com/Allergic reactions in people are countless. Allergies are diseases that affect about 20% of the world population. And what is the solution of most doctors? Prescribe anti-allergy medication (antihistamines). How long must people take them? Forever! Our bodies create a resistance towards medications that we take over and over again Antihistamines are such drug. Tolerance

What are the best plants for air purification? According to NASA the 12 best house plants for air purification are: Areca Palm, Snake plant, Money Plant, Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii), Chinese Evergreens, Spider Plant, Aloe Vera, Broad lady palm, Red-edged Dracaena or Dragon Tree, Weeping fig, Chrysanthemum and Rubber plant. Link:  https://iamgreenified.medium.com/12-nasa-recommended-air-purifying-plants-that-you-must-have-in-your-house-8797645054b9 Based on an