How to trace African-American ancestors
For African-Americans, tracing their family line from current days to 1870 is fairly straightforward — just follow the census records. Before that, most…
Month: March 2021
Why Grandma probably wasn’t a Cherokee
In family lore all over the U.S., millions of families have a story that someone, usually a grandmother or great-grandmother, was at least part Cherokee….
Genealogy: How to solve that family puzzle
If you dig into your family history, you’ll find surprises and some disappointments, but you’ll have the satisfying feeling of knowing the people and…
Why these abbreviations?
Mrs. – Stands for Mistress, the opposite of Master, which is what a married woman would be called. In some American language traditions, the R is…
St. Patrick’s Day: March 17th: St. Patrick’s prayer of the deer
While St. Patrick is one of the most well-known figures of modern folklore and festivals, ironically he is less known for his touching and beloved role in…
Gums bleeding? Do this.
If your gums bleed, be sure to brush and floss twice a day. It could be a sign of gingivitis. However, a new study published in Nutrition Reviews suggests…
Recipe for a healthy, happy life
There are no magic pills or secret elixirs to create a healthy, happy life. There are mainly just small decisions we make every day. Maintain a schedule….
Fasting gains traction as health, weight loss strategy
What is your eating pattern: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, snack? Three squares a day plus a couple pick-me-ups? The idea of fasting has gained support…
Fasting isn’t right for everyone
Fasting has a lifestyle focus, rather than a dietary focus. If you don’t like breakfast and you don’t feel hungry in the morning, you shouldn’t force…
Some heart devices may fail near iPhone 12
The new iPhone 12 has many good features, but one could be dangerous for people with pacemakers or defibrillators. Apple recently updated its support…