USDA: Spuds are good for you
The U.S. Department of Agriculture now says that potatoes have as much antioxidant activity as other disease-fighting vegetables. A 10.5-ounce baked…
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Sunblock for your eyes
You take steps to prevent sunburn on your skin, but what about your eyes? Just like your skin, your eyes are vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Harvard Medical…
May is National Arthritis Month
Treating arthritis can be a ‘walk in the park’ Living with arthritis isn’t about limiting yourself. It’s about finding ways to maintain your high quality…
Keep that water handy
During a day of normal activity, the body needs about two quarts of liquid to replace lost body fluids. About 48 ounces should come from drinking water…
Foster Care Month: Author describes childhood in foster care
May is National Foster Care Month Author describes childhood in foster care Rob Henderson’s new book Troubled focuses on his incredible journey from a…
Remember the Gettysburg Address on Memorial Day
Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was given at the dedication of a cemetery created for the dead on the battlefield at Gettysburg. It reflects our…
Containers are suitable for many plants and vegetables
Is it time to decorate your outdoor living space? A container garden could be a colorful solution. Whether you have a house or an apartment, it can add…
Ease into spring with these allergy fighters
Whether you call it rose fever, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, it’s a big problem for the 50 million sufferers in America. Many allergy symptoms can be…
Watch for the whirlwind! It’s tornado season
An approaching cloud of debris can often mark the location of a tornado, even if a funnel is not visible. Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down,…
Beautify your world: Plant a tree
April 26 is National Arbor Day Beautify your world: Plant a tree Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance founded by J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska…