No matter your motivations, it’s never too late or too early to start focusing on your heart health, and taking steps now can make a big difference. Small changes, like following a healthier eating plan, can help you start down a path toward improved heart health. One step you can take is following the DASH […]
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Great Grandmother’s Dishes
The line to get in the landfill is getting long. Great grandmother’s dish sets are in demand. Get out the shovels. A lot of things are coming around again, but maybe not as expected. Easy to look around and conclude the obvious concerning thrifting. Thrifting is “in” now. Kitchen item quantity, availability and living conditions […]
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Tips for Growing Beautiful Dahlias
Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms for you to enjoy in your garden and summer bouquets. Use these strategies to boost your dahlia growing success. Start Early for a Long Season of Flowers Dahlias grow from sweet-potato-like tuberous roots often called […]
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Health Resolutions Doctors Encourage You to Make Today
The New Year represents a fresh start and is the perfect time to invest in your health. However, you may be unsure what resolutions will have the biggest impact. Doctors say that the easy, tangible actions you take are some of the most important. “Many people kick off the start of each new year with […]
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Recipe for Heart-Healthy Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
Making small changes to focus on your health, like following a healthy eating plan, can make a big difference in protecting your heart. Developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. It […]
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Testing for Osteoporosis: Assessing Your Risk for Bone Breaks
As people age, they become more likely to develop osteoporosis, a disease that occurs when bones lose density and mass. This can cause bones to be brittle, weak and easily broken. The good news is, if you’re at risk of osteoporosis, there are proactive measures you can take to monitor your bone health. Below, Dr. […]
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Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Winter and colder weather mean it’s time to think about winterizing to help keep your home and everyone in it safe and comfortable — no matter what Mother Nature throws at you. Winterizing your home can help you avoid frozen pipes, storm damage and excessive bills. Because people tend to spend more time indoors in […]
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How to Install Bathroom Tile Like a Pro
Updating the flooring can help infuse new life into tired, outdated bathrooms. For an upscale, polished look that doesn’t have to break the bank, consider installing tile flooring. Before you get started, you’ll want to make some decisions about the look and feel of your flooring: Ceramic or stone? Weigh factors such as how porous […]
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Annual CVG Show Returns in January
The annual CVG Show, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and most competitive statewide art exhibitions, will open for its 16th year on Saturday, Jan. 14. This prestigious art event, organized by the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, attracts numerous artists and a large audience of viewers from across the state. The show gives the […]
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