Owning a car is still considered to be a rite of passage for many Americans. It represents autonomy, freedom, and adventure. And considering that 35% of U.S. households own three or more cars, it’s clear that we still value the idea of being able to provide our own transportation. But that may be changing — […]
As our awareness surrounding environmental impact continues to grow, the number of options available for eco-conscious consumers continues to grow. And since those embracing green lifestyles may also be seeking high-tech options for their homes, these advancements may offer more than mere energy efficiency: they might even look like something out of a futuristic film.
Hair loss can do a lot of harm to a person’s self-esteem. They will usually feel like they’ll do anything just to get a little bit of their hair back. But instead of growing it back, hair loss may actually be able to be stopped in its tracks. About 47% of hair loss sufferers said
UPDATED 12/7/20 For construction workers, it is important to pay attention to back pain. The common misconception is that pain is gain and if you don’t feel pain, you didn’t work hard enough. That is not true. Back pain and muscle pain are indicators of improper lifting. Never lean over to pick up something. Despite
Dental coverage may soon be offered to everyone eligible under Illinois’ Medicaid program. The Illinois Senate recently voted to expand the state’s Medicaid program to provide dental coverage to not only children and those who are pregnant but everyone eligible for Medicaid. According to Senator Omar Aquino, D-Chicago, the Medicaid expansion would help to cover
It’s no secret that America’s transit ridership has been on the decline since 2014. However, a recent report released by the Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database shows the decline in bus ridership may be more troubling than originally thought. Between 2016 and 2017, total public transit ridership has decreased by 2.5% and bus ridership
Student loan debt has been hindering millennials for years; now it’s causing harm to the motorcycle industry. According to MarketWatch, the motorcycle industry has been increasingly struggling due to millennials’ disinterest in purchasing motorcycles in light of financial burdens. Over the past year, Harley-Davidson Inc. has been dropping in stock by as much as 29%.
The opioid epidemic in the United States is staggering. In 2016 alone, roughly 11.5 million Americans 12 and older misused prescription pain medicine. President Trump has declared a public emergency and many states are suing drug manufacturers because of the high costs of treating, jailing, and burying opioid addicts. Drug users are overdosing and dying almost every
Losing weight, or even just staying in shape, can be difficult for a host of different reasons. Kids, work, family time, and everything between can make it a challenge to get to the gym. If you’re juggling all of these things in your life and can’t seem to fit in the time to work on
There are four main causes of vehicle damage, including weather conditions, small fender benders, negligence, and, most destructively, high speed collisions. Of course, when a high speed car chase occurs following a carjacking or other violent crime, those situations rarely end in a fender bender. According to ABC Chicago, Illinois State Police and Chicago Police