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…
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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,…
Cereal savings, good health
If your kids love sugary cereals but you don’t like the sugar or the cost, here’s an idea. According to Cheapskate Monthly, if you buy one box of sugared…
Safer soccer
More than 2 million American kids, ages six to 12, play soccer in organized leagues, making it the nation’s fastest growing team sport. As soccer…
One sport at a time
Orthopedic surgeons recommend not allowing children to play more than one academic sport at a time. The incidence of injury when playing two sports is…
Too many tomatoes?
You can freeze whole tomatoes to enjoy later in the year if you cut them with the stem. Here is what you do: Cut about 3/8 of an inch off the stem end of…
Think about winter’s chill right now!
The weather is still nice, but it’s time to plan for a warmer house this winter. Energy prices are high, so it’s more important than ever. If you make…
Get less salt in your diet
While it’s best not to shake salt on all your food, most sodium in American diets comes from processed foods and snacks. To reduce sodium in your diet,…
Get colorful with food
There is one easy ways to get more nutrients into your diet: Look for color. The more colorful your plate, the more nutritious it is likely to be. * Take…
It’s hot — drink more water
When it’s more than 80 degrees out, it’s hard for your body to maintain a temperature balance. That can result in heat fatigue, heat rash, vomiting,…