MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'household chores'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:32:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762890&cid=t_267179_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FcXlzUItMs6E%2F As you well know, despite what the weather’s currently doing where you live, it’s spring in North America. So how much spring cleaning have you been busying yourself with lately? Frankly, I haven’t been doing much at all myself, thanks to a divine person I like to call my cleaning lady. (I’m not crazy about the term “cleaning lady,” but I think “maid” is worse.) Before you write me off as an elitist snob, you should know that I actually like to clean house. Some experts claim that it can be emotionally therapeutic, and I definitely believe that’s the case for me. (Plus, nobody, no matter how expert, really cleans your own house the way you do.) But people work, are busy, and have other commitments, so sometimes hiring a cleaning lady (o... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762890 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:17:44 +0100 4762890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121935&cid=t_267179_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYUtJ2EdRDes%2F – Irate bedbugs confronting their flying nemeses, the stink bugs, from their post An Open Letter to Stink Bugs From Bedbugs Post from: BlissTree There will be no stink bug epidemic. And before you guys even try to compete with the likes of us, you really need a serious media makeover. Starting with a name change. Stink bug? You emit an unpleasant stench when you’re about to be squashed? That’s pretty pathetic. We bite humans. We give them rashes. We make them burn their belongings. We freak their shit out. What do you do, exactly? You hang around on lampshades and baseboards. Newsworthy? Not so much. Plus, that B.O.? Not attractive. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121935 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:00:46 +0100 4121935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946413&cid=t_267179_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fhow-clean-is-your-kitchen-daily-health-quiz%2F photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Food safety is something we think about when we’re out at a restaurant, but we tend to let it slide when we’re preparing food at home. What should you make sure to do before cooking: Place raw meat in the freezer to kill germs, remove your rings and bracelets, or wash countertops? Choose all that apply. #MicroPollDiv_274956 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Sex! Why wouldn’t you be in the mood? Well, a lot of reasons, actually, including being super-tired. Sleep deprivation can totally take the zing out of your bedroom antics. Try to get seven hours of sleep nightly to get moving under the sheets again. Post from: BlissTree How Clean Is Your Kitchen? Daily Health Quiz (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946413 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:39:50 +0100 3946413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812944&cid=t_267179_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhelp-we-lose-things-a-lot%2F Contrary to what you might think, we’re not perfect here at Blisstree. We lose things. Well, really just one thing — the bathroom key. (Not to get graphic, but our loo is down the hall and we share it with the rest of the floor.) Our bathroom key probably has been lost at least ten times over the last three months. Many copies have been made (as have gentle threats to fellow employees). Nothing’s worked. So we’ve had to resort to extreme measures. Meet our new bathroom key: Do we feel stupid walking to the bathroom carrying one giant neon-green flip-flop? Yes. Yes, we do. But so far, it’s working. Now we want to know how you keep from losing small things like keys or children. Eventually, we’d really love to lose this Sandal of Shame, but right now we can&... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812944 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:28:46 +0100 3812944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776351&cid=t_267179_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-to-let-your-to-do-list-slide-gracefully%2F Most of us know how to make a to-do list, and chances are you’ve got five different places you can do it: Your phone, your computer, a notebook, your daily planner, and the back of a receipt in your wallet are all good places to start. But sticking to the (usually long) list of tasks that you promise to complete in a day is the real problem, and for everything you DO accomplish, there always seems to be something that you forgot or didn’t have time for. Instead of letting your unchecked items bring you down and stress you out, care2 has some suggestions for giving your to-do list, and yourself, a break: 1. Make a list of everything you plan to do in the next week - Be specific, and list each thing by day. 2. Review the list, and decide how much of it you think you’ll REAL... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776351 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:03:16 +0100 3776351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710537&cid=t_267179_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-ways-to-maximize-your-leisure-time%2F photo: Thinkstock We know. It feels weird to unplug and just think about nothing for a few minutes, let alone an hour. But leisure time really is important for our mental and physical health. Women get about a half-hour less of daily leisure time than men – which translates to four weeks every year. Excuse us? We women do more of the domestic chores at home than our partners, so we cannot tolerate this news. Jane Has a Job gave us three big tips for making the most of our free time and being as relaxed and happy as we can (and at least as much as a dude): 1. Sign up for a scheduled group activity: Though it might seem like just another commitment, if you’re a part of a book club or tennis league, you probably won’t blow it off to do some chores. It’ll encourage you to s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710537 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:59:03 +0100 3710537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432850&cid=t_267179_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-rules-choose-your-chores-wisely%2F We all dreaded doing chores growing up. But chores are an integral part of teaching children about the value of work and the importance of responsibilities. Your kids will also build confidence and independence, because they feel like a valuable part of the family. And with the children pitching in, along with parents, the household will run more smoothly and most everything will get done. Image: istockphoto “Giving children jobs around the home helps parents and teaches children they are important cogs in the household wheel,” said Kris Jenkins, a University of Missouri human development specialist. “Chores help children learn to take pride in their work and gain self-respect.” Chores can begin for children as young as toddlers. They can pick up toys, throw away trash, and handle ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432850 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:35:54 +0100 3432850