July is National Parks and Recreation Month
Scientists say that there is a link between the time spent in nature and how healthy you are. So if there is a park close by, gather your friends or your…
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10 questions about liberty
Here are 10 questions designed to see if you know what the original patriots thought about liberty. The questions are worth a possible 15 points. A…
Why you should focus on core strength
Exercises that increase core strength are all the rage among everyone from top athletes to fitness buffs and people who just want their bodies to be…
Here’s what you can do about a painful jaw
About 10 million Americans suffer from pain in their jaw joints and muscles, called TMJ disorders. The accompanything jaw pain can interfere with sleep…
Summer solstice, June 21: Welcome the longest day
Thanks to daylight savings time, more of your waking hours will be in daylight on Wednesday, June 21. June 21 is the summer solstice, when northern climes…
Older beginners find fun on a golf course
Not everyone grew up on a golf course, but in your 50s and 60s, you can still take up this social, outdoor sport. Here’s some advice for late starters: *…
It’s still tornado season: Review your safety procedures
With tornado season well under way, it’s important to know the chances that you’ll still have one this year. The frequency of tornados in June and…
Thanks, Dad, we know how important you are
Fathers Day, June 21 Thanks, Dad, we know how important you are There’s more to being a dad than earning a living. According to researchers, meaningful…
Staying well: Meditation can improve memory, concentration and more
Everyone knows that meditation can reduce stress. But researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital say it directly affects the function and structure of…
Memorial Day: The most dramatic salute
Few tributes are as moving as the traditional flyover at a military funeral or important public event. The flyover is even more dramatic when one aircraft…