Easy bruising could just be lifestyle
Up to 55 percent of healthy people report they seem to bruise easily, but there is usually a simple explanation of why it happens. Bruising occurs when…
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The bold bean can keep you satisfied and healthy
From kidneys and black beans to exotic Appaloosas and pinqito, beans are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Like all fiber-rich foods, beans can…
Use gasoline safely
Here are some helpful tips from the American Burn Association on how to handle gasoline with care: * Don’t smoke, use matches or other ignition sources…
How to use a fire extinguisher
To quickly get a fire extinguisher going, then use it properly, remember PASS: P: Pull. Pull the pin to discharge material. A: Aim. Aim low. Point to…
Stay safe, but get the most from your chain saw
This Old House’s Norm Abram says before using a chain saw, he checks the chain tension. If it’s too tight, it could wear out the bar and sprocket and can…
What to do before, during, and after an earthquake
If you live in California or Alaska, you are more likely to experience an earthquake than most other Americans. Geographically speaking, earthquakes…
One rule for car buying gets traction
Question: How much should you spend on a car. Answer: As little as possible. One of the worst car decisions to make is calculating that you can afford the…
Four occasions when you shouldn’t buy a house
Buying a house remains a milestone for most people, conferring personal and financial security, and even status. But it is also an expensive commitment…
Student loan interest increases
If you are taking out a student loan after July 1, you will be paying more interest. The interest rate on federal undergraduate loans will be 6.53 percent…
That’s a really long word
Let’s hope we don’t get pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis because it is a good bet we can’t pronounce it. According to the Oxford English…