Education is a significant aspect of our development. As such, learning institutions are expected to maintain a conducive learning environment to ensure students can enjoy the benefits of education. This primarily includes providing students with adequate learning resources. However, students are also required to play their part in ensuring they are ready to learn, such as maintaining their health.

Dust mites are not visible to the human eye, but under a microscope they look a lot like spiders. They like to live in dark, warm, and humid places, which is why they are often found in bedding and carpets, and feed on dead skin. While some people do not experience problems with dust mites, around 80% of the US population is allergic to dust mites. Symptoms can be minor, but for some people, they can cause significant problems like itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and nasal congestion. If you are one of the many people affected by a dust mite allergy, this guide outlines how you can cope with your allergy symptoms and minimize your exposure to dust mites in the home.

Two nutrient-dense seeds that were relatively unknown years ago, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are officially in the mainstream. You’ll see them in granolas, snack bars, and even at your local drug store. So what are they, which one is better (if at all), and how do they differ?

Making a great first impression is something most people work very hard to achieve. While having a great attitude and a friendly demeanor is important when trying to make a good impression, you also need to focus on your physical appearance –  and your smile is one of the first things most people will notice about you.

How many of us have seen the articles about various celebrities and how they’ve either toned up their muscles or achieved a phenomenal weight loss goal? Most of these people have help in the form of physical trainers, nutritionists to create specialized diets, personal chefs and coaches to keep them focused on the goal. Normal people, aka the rest of us, don’t have those luxuries. We can’t afford to pay someone to create a diet that balances our taste buds, nutritional needs and fat-burning goals. We can, however, afford to take some of the supplements celebrities take to help them reach those goals.

Probiotics have become a hot topic in the health and wellness industry over the past five years. The reintroduction of good bacteria to the gut is believed to have numerous benefits. This leaves many people wondering if probiotics may be the key to reaching their health and wellness goals.

Are you planning to switch to a healthy diet for a long time? Stop procrastinating, it’s time to act. Many of us keep planning to make our health better, but instead of doing anything we just lay down in our bed.

In a screen dominated world it’s hard to avoid light exposure. Whether it’s from phones, energy saving bulbs or the sun itself, it’s important to consider the risks of this new well lit phenomenon. While some research has found that prolonged consistent exposure to blue light might be linked to some diseases, we do know it affects how we sleep. Fear not there are some things you can do. We’re here to briefly outline some of the facts and dangers, and what you can do!

Is an itchy scalp making you constantly scratching your head?  You may be thinking that it’s only dandruff. However, there’s also a high chance that it’s something more serious. The truth is that there are many conditions that may cause an itchy scalp—it can be dandruff, ringworm, or, maybe, something more serious, such as an autoimmune condition or a bacterial infection that needs more of your attention. Finding out what’s causing the itch is the only way to stop it.

Self-care can be the best if you know how to organize your time and treatments right. While work and home life make up most of our daily and weekly tasks, it is imperative that we find time to care for ourselves. If your family members are able to get their alone time frequently, then you are entitled to having self-care allotted time either day or at least once a week. Only you can make sure that you are receiving said self-care on a regular basis. Take a look at these 5 self-care tips that you can do consistently.