Studies show a link between the quality of the air inside a home and the health of the people who live there. For example, according to the American Lung Association, poor indoor air increases the likelihood that someone exposed to that air will eventually develop respiratory infections. The risks are even greater for children and […]
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Keeping Tropical Plants Healthy
Tropical plants are filling our homes and workspaces, adding beauty, relieving stress and boosting creativity, productivity and focus. Keep these plants healthy and looking their best by providing for their basic needs. Select plants that will thrive in the growing conditions found in your home or office and with your level of care. Busy gardeners […]
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Five Simple Games to Keep Young Kids Moving and Learning
Everybody, no matter their age, can benefit from daily physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young children should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Despite the common misconception that children are in perpetual motion, the CDC reminds caregivers to encourage children to be active when […]
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Boost the Health and Beauty of Your Houseplants
Keeping your houseplants healthy and looking their best with a bit of grooming this winter is sure to lift your spirits. Here are ways to keep your plants healthy. Clip off any dead leaves as they appear. Use a sharp snips or bypass pruner to make a clean cut that looks tidy and closes up […]
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Grow a Beautiful Indoor Succulent Garden
It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, making them perfect for any home. All you need is a lot of light and benign neglect to raise healthy and beautiful succulents. Place the plants near an unobstructed south-, west- or east-facing window. […]
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Plants a New Hobby? How to Make Plant Care Less Stressful
The pandemic gave rise to a variety of hobbies, and one of them was houseplants. A survey of 1,250 American adults by Trees.com found that 1 in 4 plant owners started collecting houseplants as a pandemic hobby. Among this group, Gen Zers were more likely to be new to plant keeping. The study also show […]
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Add These Indoor Plants for a Better Yoga Experience (or General Mood Lifting)
Yoga is a way for humans to connect with nature, and plants play a pivotal role in that. Plants increase mood and can help heal the body. Some plants can also clean the air, which can make a pretty big difference in how people feel as they practice yoga. According to Adam Husler, one of the United Kingdom’s most […]
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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 Monster
Always a monster, never otherwise — huge, intrusive and unexpectedly frightening. “OK, Google, define the word frightening.” “Frighten, alarm, scare, terrify, appall, to arouse fear in people. To frighten is to shock with sudden, startling, but short-lived fear.” Suppose it would apply here, to this particular boiler, installed by Burlington in 1922 in the Thomas […]
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