We’ve all seen people reading the labels of food, beverage and supplement packaging to look at the ingredients and nutrition facts — chances are you have, too. More than ever, shoppers are looking at labels to make sure products match up with their values, whether it’s protecting people or the planet. Over the past decade, […]
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Posted inGardeners Corner
Trend-Setting Daffodils for Gardens and Bouquets
Daffodils are having their day. Floral designers are opening our eyes to a world of gorgeous daffodils that extends far beyond the iconic yellow trumpets. These unexpected varieties include doubles, bi-colors and split cups, in colors such as creamy white, peach, pink, gold and orange. Grow some of these spring beauties in your garden and […]
Posted inAt Home
Exercise Essential for a Strong Mind
A relationship between the body and mind has long been theorized. As far back as the 1st century, Roman poet Juvenal suggested people should pray for “mens sana in corpore sano” (a sound mind in a sound body) above power and wealth. Today, of course, a physiological connection between physical exercise and improved memory isn’t […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Tips for Weathering Storm Season
One of the biggest threats during any storm is tree damage, and it’s important to take steps and be prepared before, during and after a storm. A tree might seem like it would be able to sustain the forces of a large storm, but whether it is unseen internal damage, wet, unstable ground, or proximity […]
Posted inAt Home
New Study on Heart Health: Get More Omega-3s
If you’re trying to improve your heart health, chances are you’re doing things like moving more and eating better. Making sure your diet delivers heart-healthy nutrients, including healthy fats, is a smart strategy. A new study from Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides more evidence on why certain fats — namely EPA and DHA omega-3s — are […]
Posted inAt Home
Two Fall Comfort Recipes with Seasonal Ingredients
While this autumn season will likely look different than years past, wholesome meals celebrating fall flavors provide something to look forward to. Along with fall favorites like root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, apples and cranberries, kitchen staples like walnuts also have their own prime season. Fun fact: Walnuts harvested during autumn from the fertile soils of […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Your Fall Yard Work Checklist for Reaping Benefits Next Spring
Autumn is no time to ignore your lawn and landscape. What you do now will determine the quality of your family yard next spring and summer, says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport […]
Posted inAuto Talk
Filler Up: The Fascinating History of Gas Pumps
Unless you are one of those folks gliding around it an electric vehicle, you will be making a stop at a gas station of your choice any number of times in a month. It has become a part of everyone’s routine and those machines have developed in sophistication to the point where they can drain your […]
Posted inAt Home
5 Tips to Build Resilience in School-Aged Children
Resilience — the capacity to prepare for, adapt to and grow through disruption, trauma and loss — is a skill many parents want for their children. However, there is more to it than “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” or persevering through hardships. According to a Pew Research Center survey, approximately 70 percent of teens […]
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