Affordable vacations that are a ton of fun
Inflation has wreaked havoc on budgets for many households and prompted folks to start tightening their belts. That makes trips to Disney World, and its…
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Fix it or junk it? What to do with the old car
If your car is paid for (or almost paid for) and the repairs don’t cost much, it’s probably a good idea to keep it. The key to keeping a car running for…
Respite care: Every caregiver needs a break
Respite is time off, time away, a much-needed time for a caregiver. It’s relying on someone else, whether a friend, relative, volunteer or professional,…
Gambler’s checklist
Visiting casinos is a favorite form of entertainment for retirees. It can be an adventure, but it can also be dangerous if you allow yourself to get…
Hotel etiquette: Dealing with housekeeping
According to etiquette experts: 1. Don’t answer the door if you’re not dressed. 2. Don’t ask questions about the housekeeper’s personal or financial…
Exercise fights winter colds
People who exercise frequently, as well as those who rate themselves as physically fit, are less susceptible to upper-respiratory infections. A study by…
Don’t fry the fish!
Researchers have found that people living in southern coastal areas consume a larger amount of fried fish than people in other areas of the country. They…
Oct. 10: Celebrate the voyage
Columbus Day is the annual U.S. commemoration of explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the New World (at San Salvador Island, also known as Watling…
Take hypertension drugs at night
Duke University Medical Center reports that people with high blood pressure may benefit more by taking their medications at bedtime. Ambulatory blood…
George Eastman and the rise of Eastman Kodak
If you have a snapshot of your great-aunt Gladys from 1940, you can thank George Eastman, the father of consumer cameras. Self-educated and from a modest…