Caregiving: How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s disease
It can be difficult to know how to communicate effectively with a parent or relative who has Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s some advice from experts quoted…
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Kid-friendly gardening tasks
With spring around the corner, there’s no better time to get kids of any age involved with gardening. Whether they help with landscaping or complete their…
Want to eat fresh? Buy from the farmer
Buying meat directly from a farmer has been around as long as farming, but these days, the grocery store is about as close as most people get to the farm….
Looking for great deals on great stuff? Try estate sales
If you’re an antiques lover, a bargain hunter looking to upgrade your home, or just interested in unique finds, then an estate sale might be a great way…
Replace worn bicycle parts each spring
Early spring is a good time to replace bike parts that may be worn out so you can start the new season with critical components in top-notch shape. Here…
Spring revelry: An ancient and riotous tradition
Soon it will be that time of year that delights students and worries parents. Spring break is upon us. Florida will see hundreds of thousands of revelers,…
The Irish ballad of beauty and mystery
The ballad Danny Boy perhaps perfectly reflects the pain of the diaspora from Ireland and has become an Irish anthem. But the origins of the tune are…
Make your back stronger this spring
Though sudden back pain can occur after a twist or a sneeze, most back injuries are caused by years of mistreatment before that final, painful injury….
This is a statue of Constantine
Beware the ides of March! Forget Friday the 13th. Ignore ladders, black cats, broken mirrors, and spilled salt. But remember the ides of March (also known…
Dig in and get fit with gardening
There’s nothing like digging, hoeing and planting to build muscle and lower blood pressure. If you think gardening is for weaklings, try toting those big…