Teaching kids about the cashless economy
The cashless society reigns and it is getting more powerful every year. One area of life that usually does involve cash are allowances paid to kids every…
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Who knew? Odd things you can toss in the washer
Your washer can do work you never imagined, according to Good Housekeeping. Here are four things you can toss in the wash: 1. Stuffed toys. Anything…
Dogs and allergies
There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, according to Dr. Chris Rutkowski, allergist, quoted in Good Housekeeping. He says allergens exist on the…
Vaccine for heroin studied
New research aims to develop a vaccine that would prevent heroin users from getting a high from the drug. The research is being conducted by several…
Get the most from your local library
There’s nothing better than free, and that’s what you get at your local library. While there are countless ways to take advantage of your local branch,…
Study: Clean your house or get fat
Hate to dust? Want to stay a size 8? You better get cleaning. So concludes a Duke University study that says house dust contains endocrine-disrupting…
ADHD teens and car accidents
Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder( ADHD) are more likely to have a car accident, according to a new study. According to Allison Curry,…
Roomba for the garden
For anyone that faces the constant aggravation of having to weed the garden all summer long, there might be some relief coming in the form of a little…
‘Lazy eye’ should be corrected early, experts say
A common vision problem, so-called lazy eye affects up to 3 percent of the North American population. The condition has multiple causes but, caught early,…
Get ready for kindergarten
A big building filled with strange adults and kids can be intimidating even if your child has been in preschool or day care. Visiting the school before…