The foods we choose to eat (or not) sit at the core of the Alzheimer’s epidemic, but they are also at the heart of the solution, according to Annie Fenn, MD, a food-loving physician who turned into a chef. Fenn presents a new way to think about brain health with her new cookbook, “The Brain […]
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Recipe for Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Making a delicious oatmeal smoothie has never been easier. Just six ingredients and a blender is all you need to make the perfect fruit smoothie at home. Deliciously sweet and creamy, this strawberry oatmeal smoothie makes for a healthy and filling breakfast or snack. Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Ingredients: Instructions: Use blender to grind up oats. […]
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Fall-Planted Cover Crops Provide Many Benefits to Gardens
Put your garden to work over winter by planting a cover crop this fall. Covering the soil with plants that are turned into the soil or smothered and allowed to decompose in spring provides many benefits. Fall-planted cover crops protect the soil from erosion over winter and reduce stormwater runoff into nearby waterways and storm […]
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Tips for the Fall Family Yard
Fall is a great time to be in your family yard. “Our yards are giving us ways to keep living,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation. “Your backyard can help you stay active and thrive. It’s where you might throw a ball with the kids or the dog. You might grill dinner, sit […]
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Recipe for Caramelized Bananas
Satisfying your craving for dessert just got a lot easier. These Caramelized Bananas are a delicious combination of crunchy caramel on the outside and soft bananas on the inside. Just a few ingredients perfectly paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream equals a flavorful treat. Find more easy dessert inspiration at Culinary.net. Caramelized Bananas […]
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Nurturing Mindful Children in Nature This Season
Summer and fall are prime times to get kids out of the house and spend time outdoors, especially if you live at high altitudes or by the water. As you can imagine, studies show tremendous positive effects for children who spend time outside: However, you may need more than the idea of another hike to […]
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Flip Your Deck for Fall: 6 Ways to Extend Outdoor Living Season
The days may be getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your outdoor living space. Here are some easy ways to flip your deck for fall, courtesy of the outdoor living experts at Trex. 1. Ignite the light. The setting sun doesn’t have to darken your outdoor fun. Lighting has the […]
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5 Steps Toward Heart-Healthy Eating
As the leading cause of death among Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease often results from uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity. However, a heart-healthy eating plan can help lower or control these risk factors and put you and your family on a path toward […]
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Tips for Back-to-School Success
It feels like summer has just started, and yet here we at the start of a new school year. This time of year tends to bring about a mix of emotions. There is excitement over new getting new clothes and school supplies and seeing friends. There is also likely some anxiety — and maybe some […]