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21 hours ago
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Just 50 Everyday Items That'll Genuinely Change Your Life (No Exaggeration)
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes with a clinical strength formula that'll last up to seven days (!!!) for folks who get seasonal depression whenever the sun has them sweatin' it for no good reason. A set of cult-favorite extra soft cooling bedsheets (boasting a mind-boggling 245,000 5-star reviews!!), folks say feel like sleeping at a luxurious hotel. If you've found falling asleep a chore because of tossing, turning, and *sweating* at night, then treat yourself to these must-have sheets. And a pair of cooling pillowcases with thousands of dreamy reviews from *previously* sweaty sleepers. Don't keep waking and flipping your toasty pillow over in frustration — it's gonna be your cool sleep summer! Built's "Puff Protein Bars" that'll make you the envy of everybody on your commute to work when they see that *you* have a fun breakfast. Let me be the first to tell you, these things are too good for this world. I don't know how Built was able to pack chocolate-covered marshmallows with 17 grams of protein, but I'm glad the witchcraft worked because these are life-changing. A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for homeowners who have no idea how to get their top-floor windows free of the rain stains and bird poop that keep *taunting* them from outside their otherwise spotless space. If your fear of heights keeps you from getting a ladder tall enough to scrub your windows (same), snag this stuff! Just attach this Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! Ahhh, you can see clearly now. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo with a gorgeous gardenia scent and a formula that'll give you the satisfying clean your hair needs with a lil' keratin treatment thrown in. This'll help protect against the frizz and breakage humidity inevitably brings. Plus, the packaging'll make your bathroom counter look beautiful all on its own. A set of breathable, seamless thongs specifically loved by several reviewers who "hate" thongs. Folks say these are comfortable all day *and* claim they're comparable to (and even better than!) brands like Skims and Victoria's Secret. I'm sold. Like, literally. Buying now. A hidden fly trap you plug into an outlet when you have house flies, fruit flies, moths, or gnats crawling around. The little light lures bugs by up to 400 feet (!!!), and the sneaky design means this thing'll be blastin' bugs by the dozen without ruining your room's clean aesthetic. A daily planner to help you track school schedules, chores, and even your water intake if your cleaning goals this year are more about cleaning up your cluttered mind. Thanks, A-types, for finding a way to keep the house clean *and* stay a planner. A 2-in-1 kitchen scale and measuring cup that'll save space and keep things simple while you bake delicacies that are anything but. This works with both your wet and dry ingredients, so feel free to forget about washing a big batch of dishes after making a batch of your best Dubai chocolate chocolate chip cookies. A travel brush with a hidden compartment, sure to be looked upon with envy by your overpacked travel buddies as they desperately try to find some open space on the counter of your hotel bathroom. Trying to fit seven people in two rooms has not worked out as well as your friends thought it would. But hey, *you've* got a brush with enough room for toothpaste and tampons! You're doing great. Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads, a beloved Korean skincare secret with a magical mix of lactic and salicylic acid that'll redefine what "smooth" means to your skin. The dual-textured toner pads both exfoliate and refine your pores, making your face feel positively silky soft. A pack of Snug Plugs so you can breathe easy knowing your router is, in fact, plugged in and working. It wasn't you, it was your landlord's special outlet (the one practically hanging on for dear life from your living room wall). Now you can be confident knowing your outlets are all snug as a bug. An oscillating tower fan with six speeds (we're talkin' up to 24 feet per second velocity), three modes, and a surprisingly quiet design despite its power. If you're intimidated by installing an A.C. in your fourth-floor gonna be a big fan of this gadget. A smooth edge can opener — a Shark Tank favorite that'll remove the entire top off of any can (it's got a universal fit!), helping you take your canned drinks to the next level this summer. Pop off the top of your Diet Coke and add in some ice cream, mixers, ice, or whatever else you have. Then safely sip away! I'm feeling refreshed just thinking about it. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel (with over 40,000 five-star reviews!!) to get your neglected winter feet sandal-season ready — to use this spiffy stuff, just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it sit, and rinse. Watch in wonder as you scrape off *years* worth of painful calluses. A Tub Topper that'll completely change the game vis-à-vis toddler baths. This suction-cups onto your tub (making it practically universal for any ol' bathtub) and gives your kids a *ton* of extra space to play. PLUS, it is an A+ splash guard, so you'll be able to get your kids clean without needing to mop up the bathroom floor every dang day. A retinol body lotion — sure, retinol is great for your face, but there's a whole *body* of skin it can help out! This particularly dreamy, creamy formula helps promote skin cell turnover using retinol, while the ferulic acid firms skin to promote natural skin tightening. Qualify's chocolate brownie protein powder, a plant protein option for folks who just want to drink a dang milkshake once in a while, okay?! With this unreasonably delicious mix (packed with a spiffy 20 grams of protein per serving), you can live your Willy Wonka dreams and have chocolate for breakfast, lunch, or dinner *and* feel full and energetic after! Delicious. A mattress lifter sure to delight A-types who want their hospital corners looking *crisp.* AND if you hate making the bed because tucking the sheets under your two-ton foam mattress makes you sweat, this may be the key you need to unlock your bed-making abilities. This elevates the heaviest of mattresses to make tucking in sheets *way* easier. PanOxyl Antimicrobial Hydrating Acne Creamy Wash — if you've been hoping their OG foaming wash worked on your sensitive skin, they heard your wish! Not only is this great on sensitive skin, but it'll also help clear up acne-causing bacteria on your whole body! It's designed to get rid of existing acne and prevent further breakouts by deep-cleaning your pores. A gift! A portable air compressor so small and mighty it seems like something Mary Poppins would whip out of her magic carpet bag. If your tire deflates somewhere inconvenient, this thing is gonna be the roadside nanny you didn't know you needed. It has a real-time pressure monitor to inflate flat car and bike tires on the go. It even has a built-in LED light you can use at night and boasts a one-minute inflation, so you don't have to worry about being stuck on the side of the road too long. A TBH *too* nice Tineco 2-in-1 cordless vacuum and mop created to both vacuum and mop at the same time. Unlike our old dummy mops, this robot has a separate tank that stores the dirty water, and it retains 90% of the stuff, so your floors will be clean and dry in just minutes. A set of Wonder Hangers so you can stack outfits, categories, or even *colors* of clothes with a vertical system, using up closet space in the most efficient (and A-type-friendly) way possible. A Bissell multipurpose carpet and upholstery cleaner — this spiffy (and portable!) system uses warm water and a special cleaning formula to save the day when slips turn into spills, which turn into stains. A scrunchie/towel hybrid that can help your hair dry faster without any heat tools! Reviewers love this as a shower-and-go solution when they have to leave the house with wet hair. We love a product that helps us with our busy schedules. An exfoliating mitten lots of people love for preventing ingrown hairs, reducing KP, and smoothing out their skin before applying tanning lotion. A crack weeder tool, because the first thing you seem to see springing up in your yard each year This tool is designed to get those basically immortal weeds that practically grow THROUGH your concrete sans plant-killing chemicals. It fits into tiny, tight spaces and snatches up that unsightly stuff! A mason jar cold brew maker so you can have a bold cup of cold brew from the comfort of your kitchen counter. Reviewers also love using this when making iced tea, which is the *first* thing I will be drinking once it's finally warm enough for a cold drink. Rael "Miracle Invisible Spot Cover" Pimple Patches for anyone who thinks the best skincare treat they could possibly give themselves is pimple patches that don't shout, "Look over here at this vacuum-sealed pimple bursting from my face!" These have the same hydrocolloid formula for relieving the redness, swelling, and pus from breakouts *without* the usual show-and-tell. A jar of The Pink Stuff (the internet's favorite cleaning product) that'll clean everything from your faucet to your toilet tank to blotches in your bathtub (and it works *outside* of the bathroom too — spiffy). Move over, firefighters; I want a calendar of THIS sexy stuff and its shiny results. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream — whether you've noticed your neck skin practically hanging on for dear life thanks to that darn gravitational pull or find your décolletage creased in the center from side sleeping, the glycerin and aloe in this formula can give that delicate skin some much-needed hydration, while the salicylic acid can gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Reviewers say patience is worth it with this one, so give your body time to soak it all in and enjoy those results! A versatile veggie chopper that'll help you prep (and clean up!) with speed that feels downright magical. The interchangeable blades just pop out, then just throw them right into the dishwasher! A bag of citrusy Liquid I.V. Hydration packets, with three times the electrolytes of a typical sports drink, great for packing on long hikes, recovering after a run, and keeping close during long days strolling in the sun. Honestly, you may just wanna keep these in your bag 24/7. A Java Sock that'll do the two most important things for your beloved iced coffees ( drinks. I know people drink other drinks!) 1) It'll keep that caramel almond milk cold brew cold for ages — hours, according to reviewers — and 2) It'll keep your drink from sweating into your cupholder or all over your desk. It's a cruel twist of fate that iced coffee sweats as much as we do in the summer. Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment to help you embrace color theory with confidence. Take it from someone with skin the color of printer paper — nothing helps reduce redness better than a touch of green! This lightly tinted cream is designed to combat that blotchy redness while protecting your skin from the sun with a useful daily SPF 30. A longline sports bra so your outfit can say "Lululemon" even if your bank account is saying "no new clothes at all." This top-tier top is a hit with reviewers because it's suitable for so much: outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* casual wear. Its lightweight design is breathable but sturdy and supportive without being too compressive, making it a staple both at work and while working out. A pair of reusable silicone nipple covers designed for all the dresses that feel like they're ruined by a bra. These are also totally waterproof, so there will be no need to ~sweat it~ in these. A refillable roll-on sponge sunscreen applicator sure to make putting on sunscreen (both on your kids *and* on yourself) less of a chore. This goes on fast and blends in easily — no mess required! Families and other folks who look like *dweebs* slathering on sunscreen are sure to look at your quick application with envy. A Shark Tank-favorite Click & Carry Grocery Bag Carrier that'll give you Herculean strength in an instant. Hook your bags to the clip, place it around your shoulder, and lift up to *80 pounds!!!* without bag straps literally breaking your back. A ChomChom pet hair remover roller — this is gonna pick up fur and lock it inside the roller, making cleanup a breeze. Plus, it doesn't lose its effectiveness with heavy use. We love our pets, but woof, shedding is their greatest skill. A set of wad-free pads for keeping your bedsheets from tangling in the wash. Get this and keep those laundry clods from wasting precious drying time! A self-closing, mess-free toothpaste cap to help save toothpaste in your household, even if your kids are rather enthusiastic when squeezing goop from the tube. Plus, this prevents crusty toothpaste buildup! The Car Seat Key for parents and guardians who have had one too many manicures ruined by car seat clips. This makes buckling and unbuckling your little one *super* easy, and it even hooks onto your keychain, so you've always got it with you when getting in the car. A silicone clip-on strainer that's dishwasher-safe, attaches to any size pot or pan, and is designed to save a bunch of space in your kitchen cupboards. Cloning paste — if you've found that your houseplants are standing around stagnant, you're gonna *love* this stuff! This little formula helps encourage new growth and buds. It's technically made for orchids, but it works on all sorts of plants! Begonias, a string of pearls, pothos, you name it! A seat gap filler to save your phone, keys, and french fries from certain doom. A pair of sliding wrapping paper cutters so you can stop wasting paper when your scissor skills aren't what they used to be. Seriously, you were the best paper cutter in your kindergarten class; what happened?! A pack of Elephant Trax labels to make storing (and finding!) things you've packed easier than ever. Attach a sticker to the box, take photos of everything inside, and you're all set! You now have a visual inventory! Never confuse your Halloween and Christmas storage again. The Nightmare Before Christmas vibe isn't really your thing anyway. A soup can safe — this is so realistic it'll put you at ease if you have a stack of cash or valuables you want tucked away, safely hidden in your food storage.
ABC News
5 days ago
- ABC News
Man, teenage boy involved in underworld murder of father and son were 'novices'
A man and a teenage boy have been described in court as "novices" over their roles in the underworld killing of teenage gangster Salim Hamze and his innocent father Toufik in 2021. Suliman Hamza, now 23, and the teenager have pleaded guilty to being accessories after the fact to murdering the Hamzes. The teenage boy was 16 at the time of the underworld hit and cannot be identified for legal reasons. The Hamzes's daylight slaying on their front lawn were the sixth and seventh deaths stemming from a feud between the warring Hamzy and Alameddine clans. The rival families, who operate organised crime networks in Western Sydney, were locked in a bloody battle for control over the city's drug trade at the time. The feud would go on to draw in members of other Sydney crime families and the Comanchero bikie gang as the violence played out over two years. The court heard the boy, only identified as SH, "has some remorse for Toufik [Hamze]". He had no idea what he was involved in and was described as a "mushroom in the dark" by his legal team. "[Toufik Hamze], who he characterised as blameless … he had some sorrow that this man lost his life," his barrister told the Sydney District Court on Friday. "He was not getting on with his family, wanting to be a part of a group and seeing them as family, this is common in bikie groups but he's finally breaking through that. The pair were not involved in the shooting or the getaway, but were recruited to wipe forensic evidence from the vehicles seen fleeing the scene. Referencing how their DNA was left in one of the cars, and that of a previous owner, the boy's barrister said: "I wouldn't employ them to clean my home". When the duo were told to clean one of the getaway cars by a co-conspirator, Mr Hamza had to Google what Windex was used for, the court heard. Mr Hamza's barrister Avni Djemal SC said he had "no idea" the cars were used to kill two people. "The fact he had to look up Windex shows the type of novice," he said. "He is a very troubled young man, he's come from a background of abject poverty." Crown prosecutor Mitchell Paish described Mr Hamza as "the pivot" and described how he was "directing others". Mr Hamze, 18, was targeted due to suspicions he was the gunman who killed rival drug dealer Shady Kanj two months before he met his own end. "The father died for the sins of the son," then-Homicide Squad Commander Danny Doherty said at the time. The teenager and his father, 64, died in a hail of bullets getting into a red ute outside their Guildford family home on October 20, 2021. Police believe the trigger man for the killing is one of Mr Hamze's best friends, Zaid Abdelhafez, who fled overseas after the attack. Mr Abdelhafez, 22, is currently wanted on a warrant for two counts of murder, though his whereabouts is unknown to law enforcement. Alameddine family patriarch Rafat Alameddine and associate John Bayssari are also wanted on warrants for arranging the murders, but both have fled to Lebanon. If Mr Hamza and the boy are convicted they will be two of just a handful police have so far managed to secure in relation to the 33 gangland killings that have plagued Sydney for the past five years. Mr Hamza and the boy will be sentenced back in the same court next week.
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
How could housework and AI help us live healthier and longer lives?
Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE. Have you been putting off doing the weeding or giving the windows a good scrub? This expert's advice may have you reaching for the gardening gloves or Windex. University of South Australia sports scientist Grant Tomlinson has studied the benefits of regular exercise on healthy ageing for years and says applying a little elbow grease may help you live longer. While the benefits of cardiovascular fitness are well known, Professor Tomlinson said it's just as important to maintain muscle strength. Read more from The Senior He said chores like moving things around the house, mowing the lawn, gardening, wringing out wet washing, carrying groceries, or hanging washing on the line could yield numerous health benefits. "When we typically think of fitness, you know, like muscle fitness, we do think of smelly, sweaty people in the gym, pushing lots of weights with veins popping out of their forehead and bloodshot eyes and sweat dripping off their forehead," he said. "That's not necessarily the truth.... doing those everyday household chores can provide enough resistance to help keep you on the right track, particularly as you get older, when we tend to be less physically active." Keeping the muscles active can help with daily tasks and reduce the risk of falls because stronger muscles help a person to reposition the body if they slip or stumble, he said. Maintaining muscle strength can also reduce the risk of cognitive decline, as well as the development of diseases like osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. While housework is a good way to maintain muscle strength, especially for those who have not been maintaining a regular exercise routine, Professor Tomlinson also recommends other strength exercises like lifting weights, riding a bike or squats. He said older adults should aim for three sessions of resistance or muscle and bone strengthening exercise a week. Professor Tomlinson will talk about the benefits of regular exercise for healthy ageing at an upcoming exhibition at the University of South Australia's Museum of Discovery (MOD). Also speaking during the panel discussion will be Lyndsey Collins-Praino, who is at the forefront of exciting research that could one day see AI used to identify signs of dementia and Parkinson's disease long before symptoms appear. The neuroscientist believes clues that a person is at risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Parkinson's can be found in the body. Proteins found in blood, saliva and tears, and information from brain scans could help scientists identify these diseases early enough to slow their progression, or possibly even stop it altogether, she said. She said symptoms associated with dementia and Parkinson's do not start until the diseases are well advanced and irreversible. "If we can tell who might be at risk... we can involve them in clinical trials early, we can have better monitoring of them, we can intervene earlier when problems do start to occur, and potentially even be able to stop that conversion [progression of the disease.] That's the ultimate hope," she said. Associate Professor Collins-Praino and her team are looking at ways AI can be utilised to identify people who are predisposed to developing these diseases. "We're using the latest technologies, things like AI, to help us to pick out biological patterns that help us to predict risk of things like dementia and Parkinson's." She said there are a number of known lifestyle factors that could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 40 per cent, including improved diet, exercise, and reduced alcohol intake. If scientists can determine that a person is at risk of developing these conditions, lifestyle changes and potentially drug treatments could stop them from developing the disease before it's too late. The panel discussion will take place as part of the university's Forever exhibition, The exhibition draws on the expertise of over 30 researchers and experts in neuroscience, exercise science, sociology, anthropology and physics to explore the relationship between time, memory and aging. Do You Want To Live Forever?; Museum of Discovery, University of South Australia, 6-7.30pm, August 14. Details: Share your thoughts in the comments below, or send a Letter to the Editor by CLICKING HERE.
Buzz Feed
22-07-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
30 Things To Help Lazy People Clean
A Windex outdoor glass cleaner for anyone who's ever thought, "How the heck do I clean that high-up window??" Climbing a huge ladder and wobbling while trying to clean sounds... shall we say, not fun? But this'll change the game. Just attach the Windex bottle to your hose and spray the solution all over the place! ✨Sparkling windows✨ everywhere. A Wet & Forget cleaner so you can continue your Love Island marathon without the need to set a timer and go back to man's worst enemy: scrubbing. Just spray it, literally forget about it, and rinse it the next day — no manual labor required. A pack of duster sponges perfect for picking up the dust bunnies that coat the top of your dining table. Just wet it, use it to trap all the dust (so that none goes flying), and wash it down the drain. Now you can pick up all the dust much quicker than the old wet-a-napkin and try-to-scoop-it-up method you've been using for yearssss. A TikTok-approved Levoit air purifier so you're not having to pick up a duster every single week. This machine has a HEPA filter, so it'll help collect the rogue dust, pollen, and pet dander that your mom keeps finding clumps of in the corner of your room after you literally just cleaned. A sink cleaner and polish to rejuvenate your sink and bring back its former shine after years of spaghetti sauce stains marring the once sparkly porcelain or stainless steel. Don't let your friends see the aftermath of yesterday's lasagna; simply polish your sink with this liquid magic, and all your stains will simply wash away. A self-proclaimed "lazy" reviewer has even raved about how easy it was to use! A powerful EyeVac touchless vacuum so you don't have to use a dustpan to physically scoop up the crumbs, dust, and hair that you just swept up into a pile. It has infrared sensors that will activate the vacuum automatically to remove dust, dirt, and debris you sweep toward it. Now, you don't have to avoid sweeping! A Clorox toilet wand with refillable scrubbing pads to make shining up that porcelain throne easier than ever. Just pop on a sponge head, scrub up that potty, and throw away the gunky-filled sponge! Easy. And a self-cleaning toilet system that'll keep your latrine shining with each and every flush so that you don't get horrified by the mere sight of your toilet bowl. This will automatically pour cleaning solution directly into the bowl, so you don't have to scrub it nearly as often. A vacuum cleaner to suck up all those loose McDonald's fries that have been stuck under your seats for the last few years, so that you don't have to actually try cleaning them by hand *shudder*. This lil' guy plugs into your 12V outlets and comes with three attachments for detailing in all the little nooks and crannies of your vehicle. Dawn Powerwash, a magical spray-on dish soap you'll blast across your dishes so that you don't have to scrub-a-dub-dub by hand. It even works on backsplashes, greasy range hoods, or that backyard grill you haven't cleaned since last Labor Day! The TikTok-famous Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner that cleans up dirt, stains, and everything in between from your rug, upholstery, or even stairs. It's portable, super convenient, and incredibly easy to use. Use it to finally clean up that wine stain so that you don't need to scrub for hours in the hopes of saving your expensive rug. A Chom Chom to save your furniture from the unspeakable amount of shedding your furry bestie leaves behind in their wake. All you have to do is empty the roller when it's full, and it's good to go — no wasteful sticky pads required! And a Furemover rubber broom you can use to collect the fur trapped inside your furniture. If your furry lil' bestie seems to shed more hair than you thought possible, you need this expandable broom with a rubber head that acts as a magnet to attract stray hairs. As an added bonus, the handle expands up to 60 inches, so you can get all of the hard-to-reach corners of your home without moving a bunch of furniture around. Bioclean, a hard water stain remover for those droplets of water that Do. Not. Budge. If you're tired of Googling homemade cleaning recipes and scrubbing the putrid vinegar and baking soda concoction all over your shower door, this stain remover is for you. Your shower is gonna be sparkling with minimal effort. ✨Magic✨ The Pink Stuff you'll want to keep on hand when your kiddos start scribbling all over your walls. Don't put all your energy into scrubbing — all you need to do is coat this stuff on any stains and simply wipe it away. This works on just about everything — bathtubs, faucets, stovetops, tennis shoes... everything. The Baseboard Buddy — a pain-saving gadget with a 360-degree swivel so you're not getting down on your hands and knees or stretching as high as you can to reach those hard-to-clean surfaces and corners. Don't let those dust bunnies accumulate on your baseboard to the point that your home resembles that of a haunted house. This adjustable handle will make the chore of dusting so easy and quick that you'll be able to get it done before your aunt arrives for evening tea. A plant-based stainless steel cleaner that will remove any sticky fingerprints or streaks from your fridge with just one wipe! This will quickly wipe away those smudges left behind when your guest helped themself to a snack or two. A Cerama-Bryte cooktop cleaning kit perfect for restoring the shine to your stove after you've accidentally burnt one too many ramen dinners, and perhapsss have let your messes sit there just a bit too long. This kit comes with a bottle of cleaner, a sponge, and a scraper — literally, everything you need to save yourself the embarrassment of explaining why you have so many stains marring your brand-new stovetop. A Bissell CleanView bagless vacuum with a specialized brush roll that will ~easily~ suck up all of your frustrations (in other words: lots of hair) from the embrace of your favorite rug or hard floors — without you needing to vacuum over and over and over again. Plus, it has an easy-to-empty tank, so you don't ever have to touch the icky stuff that accumulates after a few sweeps around your home. Or a Eufy robot mop and vacuum because it's like having a live-in maid who takes up the most tedious of home chores. This baby vacuums, mops, and can be controlled through an app on your phone, so you can have clean floors and rugs from the comfort of your couch without ever needing to pause your New Girl marathon. An automatic makeup brush cleaner for those long-neglected brushes that were once white instead of a bronzer-colored-brown. Just squirt in some makeup brush shampoo, water, press the button, and watch as all the shadow and blush washes away from your tools! Now you don't have to buy a whole new pack every six months. A three-part microfiber wand you can use to extract the layers of dust that coat your blinds, air-conditioner vent, and any of those other narrow, hard-to-reach areas so that your guests don't realize that you've never even contemplated cleaning something as unassuming as window blinds. Plus, when you're done cleaning, you can just pop the cloth off and toss it into the wash. A mold & mildew removing gel, because the last thing you want to do on your day off is sprain a wrist trying to scrub out the pinkish mold from that long-neglected bathroom tile. Just apply, wait 15 seconds, and watch the mold disappear. Lazy cleaners everywhere rejoice! A set of three scrubbing attachments you can attach to any ol' drill because no one wants achy arms and back pain from scrubbing hard-to-reach corners in the hopes that the lil' bit of mold will uncling itself from your shower tiles. This handy device makes it so that you don't actually have to do any scrubbing yourself — just stand back and watch as this tool does the painful chore for you! A professional-strength grout cleaner because no one wants to spend hours kneeling on the tiles to get rid of those impossible-to-budge stains that somehow continue to grow between the cracks. No, your floors did not come that way; those black lines that seemingly darken year by year can be cleaned! Just pour this liquid onto the floor, wait a few minutes, and simply wipe down the grout without having to scrub! An Iron Out rust stain remover that'll literally cling onto the stain, so you don't actually need to scrub! Spray this on basically any surface, like showers, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, etc., and simply walk away for a few minutes! When you come back, your precious tiles will be rust-free. You'll be so freaking happy you might actually shed tears of joy. Microfiber cleaning cloths perfect for cleaning up just about any mess — without having to resort to using tons of paper towels and a whole lot of energy. You can use this on your counters, cars, wood furniture, floors, and pretty much anything else you can think of! A carpet cleaning and deodorizing solution so you can reveal the *actual* color of your living room carpet, and finally remove that grape juice your little one spilled ages ago. Scrubbing out stains on your hands and knees is a thing of the past. A microfiber spin mop for those who aspire to have floors clean enough that you can basically eat off them. It has a specially designed microfiber head mop that will easily and effectively pick up dirt without needing to use half the bottle of Fabuloso. It even has a built-in wringer and splash guard so those droplets of dirty water don't splatter across your freshly cleaned tiles! An overnight tank cleaner that can rid your tank of the gunk and mold that have been accumulating over months (ahem, or years) of neglect. Just pour in the cleaner and go back to whippin' up that your dinner — your toilet will be clean by the time you wake up the next morning!
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14-07-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
30 Products For When You Get The Urge To Deep Clean
A set of cleaning gloves because nothing says "I'm about to do work" like suiting up for the job. Cleaning gloves are great because you never know what you'll find when you start to get in those nooks and crannies. And this way, you won't have to touch any nasties with your bare hands or get any harsh chemicals on them. Promising review: "Out of the package, I was concerned these were too thin. After using them for a week, the thinness makes them better. My hands don't get too hot like in other gloves. The grip is wonderful. My hand is about 3.25" wide, so I bought a small. Great fit. They aren't skin tight, but they are tight enough and thin enough that I have good dexterity. So happy I bought them! Update: The first pair lasted about 4 months." —Amazon CustomerGet a set of three from Amazon for $11.19 (available in three sizes and also in packs of one or two). Windex glass cleaner, a classic glass-cleaning formula, but this time with no ammonia! You can get a streak-free shine without feeling lightheaded while wiping away the fingerprints of yesterday. Now the sun can really shine through. Promising reviews: "Windex, we all know what it does and how effective it is. Great product and great price. Will buy again. Have this item on auto buy every month." —Jason"Smells nice, works good, and leaves no streaks. Spray bottle is durable and I have had no issues with leaking so far." —Haley it from Amazon for $3.35+ (available in two sizes and a two-pack). An ice machine cleaner because it's been HOT! And, while we've been enjoying the benefits of 24/7 ice, we may not always remember to clean it. If you have a countertop or standalone ice-making machine, this cleaner and descaler will restore that ice to its best-tasting glory. Promising review: "Incredible Product! The photos and video speak for themselves. My ice maker was NASTY, and I was planning on throwing it out. I decided to give this cleaner a try as a last resort. It's SO much cleaner! My ice maker looks almost brand new! I definitely recommend this cleaner!" —LisaGet it from Amazon for $15.95. A pack of wood wipes designed specifically to spruce up your wood furniture. Reviewers love the convenience of the pre-moistened wipe and say that it not only handles the job, but it leaves their furniture looking and smelling great. Promising review: "I enjoy these much better than a can of spray and a rag to wipe. The convenience is key with these wipes. It's the best part. They work just as well as the alternative. Each wipe is well moisturized to do the job, and the pouch reseals so it stays that way. It cleans the area well, leaves no streaks, residue or dust specks. It smells good too." —SalGet it from Amazon for $3.98 (available in other pack quantities) A plant-based all-purpose cleaner because you're not the type of tidier who'll switch between cleaning products per surface you clean. You like a no-muss, no-fuss approach because the quicker you clean, the quicker you can be finished. This is the cleaner for you *and* as an added bonus, reviewers say it smells AMAZING. Promising review: "This is one of the few natural cleaners that actually works! I can't find this particular type, the geranium scent, in my store so I was happy to find it online. I would definitely recommend it." —Christine it from Amazon for $4.88+ (available in eight scents). A verbena and lemon zest granite and stainless steal cleaner because perhaps you weren't totally clear on the fact that sometimes different surfaces need a different type of love and attention. And, perhaps, you found that out the hard way. To preserve what's left of your countertop, use this instead! Promising review: "I love this cleaner for my black granite and stainless steel appliances. It's my go-to!" —emilyGet it from Thrive Market for $5.99. A pack of duster sponges because who knows what to use to collect all of the dust, hair, and other miscellaneous items that accumulate on your baseboards or corners? Just dampen and wipe — anyone can do that. When you're done, rinse it off, and you're ready to use it again. A set of six microfiber cleaning cloths in different textures that are cost-effective because you can use them, wash them, and reuse them again. They're great for cleaning many surfaces for a streak-free shine. And they are particularly good for electronics, glass, and windows. Promising review: "We use these every day for cleaning! We have about three packs worth! Amazing quality comes with variety, and can't beat the price!" —LpGet it from Target for $10.49. A tub of 60 electronic wipes that's basically like waving a magic wand over your TV or computer screen so you can see the true colors of every outfit during your weekly Stranger Things rewatch with the besties. Promising reviews: "Great product. I was concerned at first because my TV was really bad. It cleaned it very well with just one wipe. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fast cleaner for electronics." —rhonda hanft"MiracleWipes for Electronics Cleaning of TV Monitors and Computer Screens work really well. I will definitely buy more in the future. I've been looking for something like this for over a year. They are very easy to use and gave me a new flat panel 65" TV screen — I can actually see the movies now. I highly recommend this product." —J.P. LawrenceGet it from Amazon for $12.77. A bottle of Hope's Perfect Sink Cleaner and Polish, made to clean, polish, and restore brushed stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, and other surfaces to their like-new appearance. Great for renters who aren't able to replace the dingy sink and people who have an aversion to cleaning. A stainless steel cleaner made with natural essential oils to safely remove watermarks, residue, and grease from your steel sinks and appliances. A couple of sprays and wipes, and it's back to looking model-home new — no skill required. A microfiber window blind cleaner just begging to ~wow~ the crowd by showing you how disgusting the in-between crevices of your blinds can be (no judgments). This task probably *seemed* like something better left to the professionals, but with this handy tool, anyone can do it. (Even you!) A Pikk-it tool because you were finally on a roll and deep into your cleaning mode when all of a sudden hair gets tangled in the vacuum, stopping your mojo. You can use this brush to safely remove it from your vacuum and also your hairbrush. A pack of Bissell Stomp 'N Go pads so easy to use, you'll wish you'd thought of them sooner. All you have to do is set the pad down, stomp on it, then toss it. It works on both fresh and set-in stains! A box of Dropps detergent to zero in on odors and stains lingering on your clothes. While you're taking care of the other messes of the home, you might as well work on the laundry pile. This *drop* of detergent packs a punch and does so without the use of dyes, phosphates, phthalates, and parabens. Oh! And it just *dropped* a new mesmerizing scent — orange blossom. Don't be surprised if your friends think you've stumbled upon a new perfume. Promising reviews: "Fresh Scent, our favorite orange blossom, does a great job cleaning work clothes. Bath towels, especially in the summer humidity, can get less than fresh smelling but the Dropps are more than up for that challenge." —Plain J"Love these pods! They easily tackle smelly boy clothes and stinky workout gear. The orange blossom scent isn't overpowering, just subtle enough to smell when I pull them out of the dryer." —AHGet a box of 64 from Dropps for $ shop the brand including other scents on Amazon. A far-reaching dryer vent lint brush ensuring you can get down and dirty with all that lint clogging those vents. An enormous amount of lint might be congregating in the deep, making this far-reaching brush exceptionally useful. It'll reduce fire risk and ensure your dryer is more efficient. A jar of The Pink Stuff, which hardly needs an introduction unless you've quite literally been living under a rock. This stuff is the secret weapon to tackling all of your most difficult cleaning projects easily and quickly. And because you're not the label reader your roommates are, you'll be happy to know that you can use this stuff on everything. Promising reviews: "Pretty powerful with zero elbow grease required. Before and after of a shower drain." —Christina"This tub of magic is a staple in our house. I use it on everything! It's the best cleaning paste I have ever used. It's nonabrasive yet very powerful. Works great on scratches in the kitchen sink, pots, pans, stovetops, etc. This summer, I used it on our boat upholstery and was blown away by the results." —Amy it from Amazon for $5.97. A pack of Keurig cleaner pods that makes cleaning the inside of your machine as easy as brewing a cup of coffee. After a good cleaning, your morning ✨cup of joe✨ will go back to being the best part of waking up. Brace yourself for what might be hiding in your Keurig machine in this TikTok review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use…I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results…VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey WestGet it from Amazon for $9.95 for a pack of six (available in three pack sizes). A tub of heavy-duty cleaning wipes that won't break apart when you're using them to tackle big jobs. The wipes are soaked in an industrial-strength formula, which helps them to break down tough stains like grease, ink, marker, wine, and more. Working with that formula is aloe, vitamin E, and lanolin to keep your hands protected, too. A Baseboard Buddy — a genius device that'll make cleaning your baseboards a breeze. What used to take hours and involved you getting down on your hands and knees with lackluster results can now take mere minutes. It'll save your back from extra strain, too. Rubbermaid's power scrubbing brush reviewers say will get the dirt out of your nooks and crannies quick, and with great results. You can finally scrub out that old conditioner that's chilling in the corner of your shower. Promising review: "I bought this because I saw a TikTok video — glad I bought it! I use it in the bathrooms, outside on the grill, pretty much anywhere, and it works!!!! It looked like an electric toothbrush, so I was skeptical, but it's way more powerful. Definitely use it with The Pink Stuff cleaner. It works great and doesn't scratch." —Margaret LewisPromising review: "The Power Scrubber is life-changing. I bought it several weeks ago with the intention of doing a deep clean 'sometime soon.' After an overflowing toilet incident, I had to make sure it got done right away. MY GROUT HAS NEVER BEEN CLEANER. I used some Comet and spray cleaner to get the job done, but this made short work for what typically requires 'a lot of elbow grease' and a spent toothbrush. With this tool, you really know you're getting in there and it's clean. I can't recommend this enough — I've already mentioned it to a neighbor, and a few friends, including one fanatical cleaner. We all agreed, it's such a necessary, perfect product." —JojoGet it from Amazon for $ learn why my BuzzFeed Shopping colleague loves this, check out our full Rubbermaid Power Scrubber review. A dishwashing spray because scrubbing dishes for a long time after meals is not ideal for you. This cleaning gem makes it easy: spray it on dirty pots or plates, let it sit for a bit, and wipe away stubborn grease and grime with minimal effort. Some Rain-X shower door cleaner ready to tackle those hard water stains and soap scum build-up plaguing your shower door. You'll be able to shower with confidence now that you can see that there's no one lurking on the other side of the steam. A ChomChom pet hair roller because your pets love to roll around the loveseat when you're not home and leave tiny piles of hair so you'll know they've been there. The ChomChom has a reusable brush that grabs every strand of hair and lint as you clean. Once you're done, empty it, and you're good to go. A bottle of Angry Orange citrus deodorizer for those pet odors that keep visitors at bay. No more being embarrassed by that super strong smell, this deodorizer is made for TOUGH JOBS. Added bonus: your cat or dog might hate the smell so bad that they'll STOP peeing on your stuff. A garbage disposal cleansing tablet because that odor that you can find in your kitchen is probably coming from the drain. If you're a fan of horror films, you probably have no interest in reaching your hand into the beyond in order to scrub it. This cleaning packet will do ALL the work for you. Just sit back and marvel. Watch this cleaner in action in this TikTok video. Promising review: "Holy cow I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, in my naïve thinking, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. Little did I know that there was an actual cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. So of course, I had to try it. Very simple instructions: it literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILÀ! You have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Let me say that anytime I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of those packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus the blue foam bubbling through the sink was amusing to watch ;-). Worth every penny!" —VadersGirlGet four from Amazon for $3.78+ (available in four pack sizes). A concentrated leather cleaner you can use to fool your family into thinking you went out and bought a new couch in the middle of the night. Yeah, that's not a pattern on your couch; it's chocolate drizzle from that sundae you got in '07. A cleaner and deodorizer so you can revive your old carpet or dingy white area rug. You thought you'd need a professional carpet cleaner for this job, but nope! Just give this nontoxic, cruelty-free formula a chance and make your carpet look ~like new~ again — no scrubbing or expertise needed. A slim microfiber duster you can slide into those hard-to-reach areas. It's almost like a magnet, attracting dust to the duster as you wipe the surface. It's easy to clean, just pop it off and toss it in the washing machine and you're ready to bust some dust again. A 20-pack (!) of extra-thick magic cleaning pads that reviewers agree is a great swap for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. These durable cleaning pads put in the extra work so your body doesn't have to. They literally take your dirty jobs and make them disappear. Oh, oh, oh, it's magic, you know. 🎵✨ When cleaning becomes your happy place: Some reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
