Have you recently bought and worn a piece of jewelry that subsequently caused red marks and itchiness on your skin? Is this the first time that this happened? Don't worry because you are most likely not allergic to jewelry (in general, that is). This so called jewelry allergy may be explained by a condition called contact allergic dermatitis and we will tell you what causes it … [Read more...]

This is a follow up to our previously written article about the developmental milestones of infants (0-12 months). Now, we move on the the next stage and tell you what to expect once your child reaches 13 months to 24 months. With this guide, you will be able to tell, is he growing up the right way? Or is there something wrong? The developmental milestones of toddlers are as … [Read more...]

You know who exactly to call once problems within the house arise. Simple repairs to extensive renovation projects can all be performed by these handymen. They are skilled in a wide variety of tasks, from plumbing and electronics to painting and decorating. Makes you wonder though, how do you think they are trained? Here we tell you more about handyman training … [Read more...]

How often should dentist visits be? Do you still need to go regularly even if you brush your teeth everyday? What about those who have bad tooth-brushing habits? More than 50 years ago, physical examinations of people enlisting in the military showed that a lot of Americans' teeth were mostly in bad condition. During that time, only few people took good care of their … [Read more...]

What do cheesecakes, ice cream, trifles, Bavarians, crème brûlée, pots de crème, and pudding all have in common? These creamy and very delicious desserts are all custards, if you didn't notice. Custard is a culinary preparation made by blending eggs with milk or cream and it is thickened by the coagulation of the egg proteins, which is achieved by gently heating the custard in … [Read more...]