Nature’s annual spectacle: Where to see the leaves
Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America’s fall foliage. During this…
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Watch out for Belles and superheroes Oct. 31
As you might imagine, superheroes and other movie characters take the spotlight for 2017, especially for kids. Topping the list for girls, there is Belle…
A short history of Thanksgiving in Canada
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October and its history goes back to English explorer Martin Frobisher. Frobisher had been trying to…
Probiotics might treat bone loss
The bacteria found in some yogurts may be effective in treating post-menopausal osteoporosis. An Emory University and Georgia State University study,…
Potassium limits hypertension
Less salt can help balance your blood pressure, but don’t forget potassium. The body holds onto sodium when potassium is low, according to Alicia…
Watch out for fortified snacks
Snacks that are “fortified” with vitamins aren’t necessarily good for you. According to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, adding…
September 22 is Doodle Day Be not ashamed doodlers; you aren’t wasting time
How do you doodle? Elaborate flowers? Vines vining up a page? Little faces with smiles and frowns? However you doodle, you probably don’t give it much…
Don’t forget Grandparents Day
Each year, the second Sunday in September is recognized as Grandparents Day. This year, it’s on the 10th. It’s the time to give them a card or gift, to…
Colorful carrots
Not all carrots come in standard orange. You can find carrots in such natural colors as yellow and purple. Orange carrots have the highest levels of…
On September 4 Labor Day: Summer’s last fling has a serious past
Nap in the hammock, have a barbecue or dive into the city swimming pool. Whatever you do, you are celebrating the last weekend of summer, though the…