Beautify your world: Plant a tree
April 26 is National Arbor Day Beautify your world: Plant a tree Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance founded by J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska…
Month: April 2024
Watch for the whirlwind! It’s tornado season
An approaching cloud of debris can often mark the location of a tornado, even if a funnel is not visible. Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down,…
Ease into spring with these allergy fighters
Whether you call it rose fever, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, it’s a big problem for the 50 million sufferers in America. Many allergy symptoms can be…
Drugmaker settles monopoly lawsuits
Indivior has agreed to pay $385 million to settle a class action lawsuit from drug wholesalers who claim that the drugmaker illegally stifled competition…
Use your sunscreen the right way
Most Americans think they do a pretty good job with sunscreen, but they’re usually mistaken, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). In a…
Cyberattack stalls prescription drug orders
United Healthcare shut off client access to some of its digital network following an overseas cyberattack on its Change Healthcare subsidiary, leading to…
Ultra-processed foods raise risks for dozens of health conditions
People who consume one or more servings of ultra-processed foods (which use artificial flavors or colors, thickeners, and other additives) are at…
Add strength training to your exercise regimen
The majority of Americans don’t do any kind of strength training exercises — no lifting weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises like squats…
Raisins are healthy sweets that keep energy high
They’re one of the oldest foods in human history, but raisins are attracting new attention as an optimal source for steady energy. Raisins are a top…
Keep an eye on bicycles
Warmer weather means more people are riding their bikes to work. Here are a few tips for drivers on how to share the road: * Respect bike paths. Don’t use…