A look at America’s trashed recycling
As Earth Day approaches, many folks are rightly wondering how they can improve their environmental footprint. Fact is, the Earth has finite resources, and…
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Mystery solved: Why Roman concrete seems immortal
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. That’s also pretty good advice if you’re paving a driveway or building something out of concrete. Turns out, Roman…
Can molten sand batteries supercharge sustainable energy?
Renewable energy sources might be able to reduce energy costs, but storing energy remains a serious challenge. Better batteries could solve the energy…
Retirees should prepare for healthcare sticker shock
Retirees now live longer and often enjoy a higher quality of life than in decades past. However, longer lifespans make financial security, especially in…
Celebrate Arbor Day by planting the right tree in your yard
A tree can add beauty to your landscape and value to your home, but choosing its location can be tricky. Consider both the type of tree you want and its…
Here’s how to stretch effectively
Whether you are going to play a sport, lift weights at the gym, or do an exercise routine, you’ll be better at it — and less likely to hurt yourself –…
Device helps relieve pain
Chronic pain can make life miserable, but one relatively new treatment does offer some hope. Dorsal root ganglion spinal cord stimulation (DRG) emerged as…
Activities: Act up! Community theater
Try civic theater for fun or entertainment People to see, things to do, and it’s art. And maybe work. But it’s satisfying. We are talking civic theater,…
What did they predict in the 1950s?
The 1950s were a different world than today, but to some, the future world was clear. “Here is my prophecy: In its final development, the telephone will…
Ask the Medicare expert
Does Medicare pay for a colonoscopy? Yes. Medicare covers a colonoscopy every 120 months (10 years) and once every 24 months if you are at risk of…