Too little sleep during the night leads to a dull, drowsy feeling the next day, which most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. Many overweight people suffer from sleep deprivation due to breathing problems. However, it is not clear whether these people are overweight because of their sleep problems, or whether […]
Diet Fads and Trends in the Food Industry
Fads diets are driven by emotions and typically concentrate on one product that is aggressively promoted. Their popularity spikes and then rapidly declines and dies out. Diet trends rise slowly and are driven by consumers’ needs. They incorporate a variety of foods that can be integrated into a lifestyle and sometimes become a standard go-to […]
Premier American Vacation Destinations for Families
Everyone needs a break from the daily routine, but now how does a family decide on what kind of vacation will make everyone happy? Relaxing at the pool or beach? Discovering theme parks? Hiking in the mountains, or something else? That decision is often the hardest. No two people will probably agree on what the […]
New Efficiency Standards in the Works for US Electronics
The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a pair of documents that outlined new energy consumption requirements for electronic equipment. Washington, D.C. – July 20, 2013 – In 1973, the federal government created new energy use standards in the aftermath of that year’s oil crisis. The U.S. Department of Energy has ruled that the 40-year-old […]
Last Will and Testament Essential for Everyone
A will is a document that can dictate everything from who would raise your children to how your siblings might manage the estate after your death. A will can be scribbled on a napkin or it can be a multi-page document that costs hundreds of dollars in attorney fees. Who needs a will, though? The […]