Let’s go to the (county) fair!
State fairs may attract more than a million people each during their runs and the big-name entertainers are great. But you only rarely see anyone you…
Month: August 2024
Pucker up for the new fair food
Sweet, salty, and sour combos are dominating fair food selections in 2024. Twisting the concept of the banana split, the LA County Fair Midway Gourmet…
You could be an angel on ‘Be an Angel Day’
Ever been asked, “Be an angel and . . .” followed by a small request like fetching a book or walking the dog? Or maybe you were an angel in a grade school…
E-bike safety: Mind the rules of the road
The Netherlands is renowned for its love of bicycles, but in 2016, a troubling reality began to emerge. Deaths and injuries for cyclists were going up….
Daily aspirin might not always be a lifesaver
For decades, physicians and organizations like the American Heart Association encouraged older adults to take one low-dose aspirin each day to prevent…
Dry eyes need consumer awareness
Symptoms of dry eye can range from mildly irritating to almost debilitating. They include painful scratchiness, light sensitivity, and stinging. About 25…
Treat fall allergies before symptoms begin
In many cases, hay fever is a minor nuisance. But if your symptoms are more persistent, they can make you miserable. Weed pollen is the main cause of…
Some medicines should not be taken with coffee
If you are used to taking your thyroid or allergy meds with your first cup of morning coffee, you may want to change that habit. Several common…
Chinese shrimp with fruits and nuts
During the Han Dynasty of China (206 to 220 B.C.), the slave Ah Yi won the trust and admiration of his emperor with his cooking skills, and eventually…
Big storm? Don’t trim the trees!
Your electric utility company wants you to call to report a storm-related outage. What they don’t want you to do is try to help them after a storm by…