Why You Should Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them

In the age of fast fashion and ever-changing trends, the excitement of purchasing new clothes can sometimes overshadow the consideration of their potential impact on our health. However, as Professor Zhao Mingwei from Zhongyuan University’s Department of Biotechnology points out, our choices in the clothing store can have far-reaching effects on our well-being. This is ...

Audrey Wang

Smiling young woman looks through a rack of yellow tops at a clothing store.

The Dark Side of Alcohol: How It Affects Your Skin and What to Do

The skin is our body’s largest organ; its natural glow usually reflects our well-being and health. Various lifestyle choices may affect your skin, and alcohol is one of the biggest culprits. Its impact on your skin depends on the amount consumed, consumption frequency, skin type, and overall health. If you want to know the effects ...

Nathan Machoka

Various colorful cocktails sitting on a counter.

Miyazaki’s Golden Globe Triumph: Celebrating Japanese Animation

In a moment of great importance for Japanese animation, the esteemed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has once again left an indelible mark on the global stage. He secured a Golden Globe for his latest masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. This recognition commends Miyazaki’s exceptional storytelling and underscores the profound impact of Japanese animation, or anime, ...

Viena Abdon

From 'The Boy and the heron.'

9 Tips for Eco-Friendly Clothes Maintenance

The impact of fast fashion on our planet is daunting. Most of us throw away our clothes long before their intended lifespan, and it’s estimated that US$460 billion worth of usable clothing ends up in landfills every year.  Loss of resources aside, fast fashion contributes to environmental degradation and the expansion of the manipulative consumer ...

Nathan Machoka

Woman in the laundry room loading clothes into a washing machine.

Mystical Animals: Mysteries of Future Prediction

Who doesn’t love predicting their future? Humans have always been intrigued by the unknown, so it is unsurprising that many oracles and legends are known and have been continuously passed on to this day. However, do you know about mystical animals? You might have read about fortune tellers, especially during the New Year season, when many ...

Viena Abdon

The groundhog Punxsutawney Phil.

11 Easy DIY Decorations to Light Up Your Home This Christmas

We all love to decorate for Christmas; nothing can beat do-it-yourself (DIY) homemade Christmas decorations. Ready-made, store-bought Christmas decorations are undoubtedly classy and elegant, but they may be too familiar. On the other hand, DIY decorations will be pretty, personalized, and stylish. With DIY decorations, you can adjust everything to suit your preferences, budget, and ...

Nathan Machoka

A potpourri jar.

Social Media Ads Are Littered With ‘Green’ Claims. How Are You Supposed to Know They’re True?

Online platforms are awash with ads for so-called “green” products. Power companies are “carbon neutral.” Electronics are “for the planet.” Clothing is “circular” and travel is “sustainable.” Or are they? Our study of more than 8,000 ads served more than 20,000 times in people’s Facebook feeds found many such claims are vague, meaningless, or unsubstantiated ...

Troy Oakes

'Eco-friendly' on a typewriter.