Modern-day Florence Nightingales number in the millions
Most Americans agree that a nurse has played an important role in their life on several occasions. The nurse may work in a doctor’s office, a school, a…
Category: Seasonal
New Harvard study links coffee to longevity
A new Harvard study links coffee drinking to longevity The results of a questionnaire published online by the journal Circulation shows that coffee…
Earth Day thoughts 2016
Earth Day thoughts for 2016 Almost everyone today shows some concern about what the inhabitants of Earth can do to keep the planet clean and livable….
Louisville Derby Festival not just about horses
Although the Kentucky Derby thoroughbred race attracts fans from around the globe, so does Louisville’s Derby Festival, which precedes the two-minute race…
Volunteers honored during National Volunteer Week
Volunteerism honored during National Volunteer Week President George H.W. Bush’s inauguration address in 1989 that praised “all the individuals and…
Occupational Therapists help people get back to work, life
Every day, millions of children and adults of all ages require the assistance and know-how of an occupational therapist. These professionals help anyone…
April 7 is National Beer Day
This is a celebration of the Cullen’Harrison Act being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. The Act brought an end to the…
What to do when styes get in your eyes
First, determine whether the lump on your eyelid is a stye or chalazion. Chalazion occur when an oil gland in the eyelid is blocked, triggering an immune…
Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack
Seems like one, but it isn’t Broken-heart syndrome feels like a heart attack In spite of its name, broken-heart syndrome isn’t usually caused by a…
Asia is the nursery for many new plants
Asia is the nursery for many plants We have Asia to thank for the wealth of modern plants that we take for granted: The lovely early Spring azaleas,…