Time to plant bulbs and shrubs
For extra color around your door and yard next spring, remember that September and October are the perfect months to plant bulbs. Crocuses, tulips, and…
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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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
International Clown Week is August 1-7
Funny people with healing skills International Clown Week is August 1-7 If you have heard the laughter of a child, or seen sudden delight on the face of a…
A great exercise for foot pain
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel and arch pain. Sometimes the condition can last for many months. Doctors at the University of Rochester School…
Organ donation: Make your wishes known
On any given day, 100,000 people are on the waiting list for transplant surgery and 17 people die for lack of an organ. A survey by the Coalition on…
Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders
Prelude to independence Imperfect visionaries: The legacy of the Founders America’s Founding Fathers didn’t look much like revolutionaries. They were…