How to have a terrific visit with an older loved one
Many people, unsure of what to say to an older loved one, make brief visits to those in assisted living, rehab facilities, or nursing homes. Depending on…
Month: March 2016
7 seller mistakes from rude to dumb
News From Home Seven seller mistakesfrom rude to dumb Sellers may do a number of things that annoy buyers, says McKay Price, assistant professor of real…
The Iditarod: the trial of the mushers and their dogs
One of the nation’s last frontiers, Alaska has wilderness, vistas, big wild animals — and the last, greatest, most dramatic race on earth. The Iditarod…
5 ways to protect yourself from fraud
National Consumer Protection Week, Mar. 6-12 5 ways to protectyourself from fraud Ads on television or a friendly voice on the phone, can make a product…
Asia is the nursery for many new plants
Asia is the nursery for many plants We have Asia to thank for the wealth of modern plants that we take for granted: The lovely early Spring azaleas,…
Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack
Seems like one, but it isn’t Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack In spite of its name, broken-heart syndrome isn’t usually caused by a…
What to do when styes get in your eyes
First, determine whether the lump on your eyelid is a stye or chalazion. Chalazion occur when an oil gland in the eyelid is blocked, triggering an immune…
How you pick snacks
What you snack on partly depends on when and where you are. Savory (not sweet) snacks peak at midday, according to the NPD Group. The desire for something…
Should you go to a clinic, urgent-care center, the ER, or back to bed?
Deciding what kind of care you need now … Should you go to a clinic, urgent-care center, the ER, or back to bed? When you feel awful and don’t know what…
World Kidney Day, March 10: Your body’s chief filters need attention
The kidneys act as the body’s main filtering mechanism, cleansing blood of bad nutrients, keeping good ones, and removing excess water. The kidneys also…