Asking why is usually counterproductive
As people try to work through difficult situations in their lives, they sometimes focus on “Why.” They ask: Why was there a tornado; why did I get laid…
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Take hypertension drugs at night
Duke University Medical Center reports that people with high blood pressure may benefit more by taking their medications at bedtime. Ambulatory blood…
Oct. 10: Celebrate the voyage
Columbus Day is the annual U.S. commemoration of explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World (at San Salvador Island, also known as Watling…
Don’t fry the fish!
Researchers have found that people living in southern coastal areas consume a larger amount of fried fish than people in other areas of the country. They…
Exercise fights winter colds
People who exercise frequently, as well as those who rate themselves as physically fit, are less susceptible to upper-respiratory infections. A study by…
Hotel etiquette: Dealing with housekeeping
According to etiquette experts: 1. Don’t answer the door if you’re not dressed. 2. Don’t ask questions about the housekeeper’s personal or financial…
Gambler’s checklist
Visiting casinos is a favorite form of entertainment for retirees. It can be an adventure, but it can also be dangerous if you allow yourself to get…
Respite care: Every caregiver needs a break
Respite is time off, time away, a much-needed time for a caregiver. It’s relying on someone else, whether a friend, relative, volunteer or professional,…
NASA unveils plans to save earth from asteroids
In 1998, Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and other brave souls blasted into space and used oil drilling equipment to blow up an asteroid barreling towards…
Return of the flip phone: Are they worth the premium?
For many years, foldable flip mobile phones were common. Then came the iPhone, and flat tablet-style phones have been all the rage ever since. Flip phones…