Naomi Barr

1 month ago | countryliving.com | Naomi Barr

Over the past several years, heat pumps have gained popularity among homeowners — and for good reason. Since these heating-and-cooling systems don't burn fossil fuels, they are able to reduce carbon emissions and your heating bill in one fell swoop. That's why they've gotten the backing of everyone from the U.S. Department of Energy to the Environmental Defense Fund.

2 months ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Naomi Barr

Over the past several years, heat pumps have gained popularity among homeowners — and for good reason. Since these heating-and-cooling systems don’t burn fossil fuels, they are able to reduce carbon emissions and your heating bill in one fell swoop. That’s why they’ve gotten the backing of everyone from the U.S. Department of Energy to the Environmental Defense Fund.

Mar 28, 2025 | oprahdaily.com | Naomi Barr

In the ‘90s, it was dietary fat. In the 2010s, it was sugar and inflammation. Today’s public health enemy number one is…cortisol? It sure feels that way. According to countless health influencers, the hormone is to blame for any number of unpleasantries, from unexplained weight gain and fatigue to puffy cheeks (aka ). Now, some health companies selling cortisol-focused tests and treatments claim the hormone is the culprit behind the gnarliest parts of menopause, too.

Sep 20, 2024 | realsimple.com | Naomi Barr

Photo: spukkato / Getty Images Public bathrooms are notoriously germy, which makes choosing between drying your hands using a bacteria-spewing hand dryer or a microbe-laden paper towels feel like a tough call ... Or is it? We turned to microbiologists to see if there was a clear winner in the age-old hand dryer versus paper towel debate—here's what they had about which hand-drying method is more hygienic.

Jul 15, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Naomi Barr

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