Headaches, chest congestion, coughs and fatigue could be signs of bad air For many, being couped up indoors during the pandemic brought home the importance of air quality. And as the mercury plummets and we once again find ourselves spending a significant amount of time in enclosed spaces, we are often left wondering, “Am I…
Epson Eco-Tank printers perfect for families, home or office If you’ve been putting off getting a new printer because of the ongoing dreaded cost of ink cartridges, then one of Epson’s two latest EcoTank Wireless Colour All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printers may be the right gift for this holiday season. While the name is a mouthful,…
A roundup from Comica, EZQuest, Kensington and Acoustic Sheep With the holiday season in full swing, here are a few gift ideas to help make life a little easier for your loved ones. Affordable Transformable Broadcast Mic The Comica Traxshot is a great gift, especially for those who truly strive to capture broadcast-quality sound on…
Three-step filtering with automatic A.I. operation Concerned about the quality of the air you’re breathing? Looking at purchasing an air purifier? What kind should you get? HEPA? UV? Active Carbon, Negative Ion? And will it really even do the job? San Jose, California-based Trombe Air Inc., has added a twist on two of the most…
Retails in Canada for $159.99 but watch for holiday pricing Any product with the word wobble may make you think it is unstable. But in the case of the Ergonomic Wobble Chair by Anthrodesk, that’s actually a good thing. The chair, also called an “Active sitting stool,” is a clever way to keep your body…
Radon exposure takes the lives of eight Canadians every day
One hates to be part of a statistic, but it seems like I’m one of the 94 per cent of people who had no idea that a silent killer was lurking in my home. It’s radon, which takes the lives of eight Canadians each day. Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Edmonton home…
Radon can become a risk to the health of you and your family
November is National Radon Action Month in Canada. Many people don’t know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Listed below are some myths and misconceptions about radon, a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock and can become a risk to your and your family’s…
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer
When we think of a tasteless, odourless, invisible killer potentially lurking in our homes, carbon monoxide (CO) immediately comes to mind. What’s beyond our radar, however, is radon. In Canada, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and the number one cause of cancer in non-smokers. While carbon monoxide poisonings…
Dry your hair fast but without that overpowering heat that can irritate your scalp and damage your hair
Whether you’ve just handed over a fortune to your hairdresser or constantly striving to look well-groomed, you’ve likely wondered whether all that pampering, particularly the drying part, is playing havoc on your oh-so-precious head of hair. If that’s the case, you might want to gift yourself – or others – the ultimate grooming gadget for…
Fitness trackers have come a long way since the pedometer
If you’ve been seriously thinking about trading in your wristwatch for a health and fitness tracker, then the latest Fitbit Charge 5 is the one to take along for the ride. The Fitbit Charge 5 keeps a pulse on your stress, heart health, typical daily activities and overall well-being regardless of your age or daily…