In 2019, researchers discovered meaningful insights into the causes, risk factors and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Here are five of these discoveries: 1. Lifestyle may play a major role in reducing risk. It’s understood that eating a healthy diet and exercising are good for overall health, but did you know that these […]
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Posted inAuto Talk
The Woman Behind the Automobile Inventor
It has been said that behind every successful man is a woman. However, in the case of Bertha Benz, it has been noted that she was probably leading the way. In a chance meeting, young Bertha Ringer was intrigued and smitten by a young Karl Benz, who was working on developing his Motorwagen (a.k.a. horseless […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
The Sophisticated-Rustic Axe & Arrow Gastropub
Two Army guys and a fireman walk into a concrete box — and about a year later, they have turned the empty box into Bremerton’s newest and most successful emerging businesses. The Axe & Arrow Gastropub is the latest addition to the Quincy Square on Fourth revitalization project. Jack Hastings and Jeremy Burke are both […]
Posted inAt Home
Low-Sugar Alternatives for Your Kids’ Diet
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh, as children may also need to focus on healthier food choices. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed […]
Posted inThe Garden
New Plants for a New Year
Avid gardeners have a lot to celebrate in the New Year — a fresh garden season and innovative, new plant introductions for the garden. Here are some exciting new varieties to look for at your local garden centers. If you don’t find them on the shelves, ask your favorite nursery to order them for you. […]
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How to Prepare Young Adults for Financial Independence
As you prepare your young adult for college and beyond, it’s important to talk about the road to financial independence, which includes building healthy credit. This is vital for big life moments like getting a car, apartment, house or job, and your child’s credit report will be the financial resume necessary to help him or […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
How to Work Out in Cold Weather
As the weather gets colder outside, do you debate heading out for that run or recreation? Are cold-weather workouts good for your health or should you avoid them? Women’s Health magazine claims that exercising out in the cold has health benefits over warm-weather workouts. One argument is that cold weather makes you work harder, which […]
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Appliances 101 — Selecting the Right Appliances for You and Your Home
Choosing appliances can be a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be if you do your homework by brushing up on your appliance vocabulary. As with any successful project, it is all about planning. The following is devised to be an overview of appliances, by category, to assist you in selecting the right ones […]
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Resolve to Green Your Grocery Shopping in 2020
In our grab-and-go culture, plastic is pervasive at the grocery store. But as more supermarkets worldwide adopt smart strategies for reducing single-use plastic packaging, experts say that these same changes are possible here in the United States, so long as retailers, companies and individuals commit to making them a reality. “It’s time to build smarter […]