Container gardens are a viable and popular cultivation option, especially for those who have limited sun-exposed spaces or are looking to start small and learn the basics of gardening. “Containers, whether bought or recycled, are a great place to plant herb and vegetable gardens,” says landscape designer Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground in Atlanta, […]
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How Seniors at Home and in Retirement Communities Can Maintain Mental Wellness During the Pandemic
People of all ages are being affected by the global health crisis, but it is important to remember that the lives of older adults have been especially disrupted. After all, the opportunities to socialize, take various classes and enjoy an active lifestyle are among the main reasons that people choose to live in a Life […]
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The Easiest and Simplest Way to Walk Away from Back Pain
The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is best,” Thomas Jefferson wrote during the mid-1780s. “There is no habit you will value […]
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What We’ve All Learned from Working from Home
The recent transition to widespread working from home has shown that the experience has been both educational and eye-opening for many. Working at home means learning to cope with distractions, working with space constraints, managing time with family and learning new skills. And, according to new consumer research, it has also meant reassessing what is […]
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Survey Finds the Top 5 Most-Popular Home Projects During the Quarantine
With most people in lockdown or still spending the majority of their hours at home amid social distancing, suddenly home projects lingering on the back burner have come roaring to life. In a period that has been sharply defined by product shortages, time at home has never been so abundant, as many adults were furloughed […]
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What Everyone Needs to Do in Light of the Recent Unemployment Scam by International Ring
An international ring has defrauded the state of Washington of hundreds of millions in fraudulent unemployment claims — which means that the identity of tens of thousands state residents have been stolen. According to media reports, a well-organized Nigerian ring orchestrated the scheme, targeting primarily Washington but also potentially affecting several other states. The Kitsap […]
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Easier Mornings
If you’re juggling a new set of responsibilities right now, you’re not alone. Those busy mornings may still pose challenges even if your commute no longer exists. Making breakfast in advance can give you a few extra minutes to move your body, center your mind or simply hit the snooze button one more time and still put […]
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How to Create At-Home Workspaces to Stay Pain-Free and Productive
Millions of people transitioned into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, and maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. Although offices are slowly reopening, many employers will likely continue to maintain a remote work policy for a while — and if you’re not returning to […]
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A Simple, Diabetes-Friendly Recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken
Editor’s note: This excerpt and recipe were adapted from “The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook: A Plate Method Approach to Simple, Complete Meals” published by the American Diabetes Association. What you eat makes a difference for your blood glucose levels, cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Eating healthful foods does not have to be difficult. Using the Create […]