Instagram is damaging to teen mental health
According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the social media giant Facebook has repeatedly found that its own photo-sharing app Instagram can be…
Month: November 2021
Fight hypertension with the DASH diet
Hypertension — the clinical term for high blood pressure — is a common cardiovascular ailment among Americans, afflicting about 116 million adults,…
Pfizer recalls anti-smoking drug Chantix
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has recalled its anti-smoking drug Chantix over concerns that long-term use may elevate cancer risk, according to…
Broken bones could be a warning sign
It could happen to anyone — slipping on a patch of ice or tumbling off a stepladder. You might hear or feel something snap and know instantly that you’re…
Three ideas for a Thanksgiving buffet
It’s typical: Three families are coming from out of town and none will arrive at the same time. When you can’t match schedules, the best alternative to…
Mini pumpkin cheesecakes
The filling mixes up in just a few minutes and puff pastry provides a crisp shell. Ingredients: 2 boxes frozen puff pastry, thawed (4 sheets total) 4…
Kid-friendly cheesy vegetable egg bites
Five eggs 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream 1/3 cup finely shredded cheese Salt and pepper to taste About a cup of finely sliced or shredded vegetables,…
Two dozen turkey sliders in one step
For 24 mini-sandwiches, use two packages of Hawaiian dinner rolls and any meat and cheese you want. Here’s the trick to doing it fast: Remove the rolls…
LED Christmas lights beat incandescent for safety
Nothing beats LED Christmas lights for safety and cost. First, there is no comparison between the power drawn by incandescent lights and LED lights. One…
6 things you should never plug into a power strip
Powerful appliances should never be plugged into a power strip and you might be surprised which appliances count. 1. Space heater. Portable heaters cycle…