Florists’ secrets for keeping cut flowers fresh
Florists say cut flowers will use water faster and wilt faster if they are placed in bright sunlight or in drafty locations. The cooler they are kept, the…
Month: February 2024
Valentine’s Day in other cultures is just as sweet
Japan’s celebration of Valentine’s Day has a unique twist. On February 14, only women give gifts of chocolate to men. Some of these gifts, known as giri…
Foxgloves bring beauty and history to your garden
Visualize stately spires five or six feet high and covered with pink, red, or golden bells. That’s what foxglove looks like. Some species can climb up to…
February is American Heart Month: How to save your own life
Your family and co-workers may never know, but steps you take now could save a life — your life. That would definitely make you their hero. Doctors at…
Counterfeit Ozempic found in U.S. drug supply
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized thousands of units of fake Ozempic that are difficult to distinguish from the real thing, according to…
Five things to know about blood cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made in the liver that aids with critical functions like hormone production and digesting fat. But according to the…
FDA warns consumers about fat-dissolving treatments
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about unapproved fat-dissolving injections that can cause scarring, infections, and other…
Early risers can thank the Neanderthals
Early risers may have inherited their habits from Neanderthal ancestors, according to a new study published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution….
One key to a more active life: ‘unofficial exercise’
A brisk, half-hour walk is good, as are swimming or going to an exercise class. If you really can’t find time for official exercise, however, try…
February is Chili Month!
Black bean chili, a hearty winter dinner Dispel the myth. Chili is not a native Mexican dish and bears little resemblance to cuisine from the South…