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How far can you drive on empty?
It has happened to most people: Suddenly, you realize you need gas. The needle is on empty. The next place to fill up is 30 miles away. But, can you drive…
Researchers: Prunes may preserve bone health
Women aged 50 and older might want to consider adding prunes to their diets to mitigate bone loss. Or at least, that’s the hypothesis that researchers are…
The social game that boosts mood
There’s one sport that can be played anywhere, is highly social, boosts mood, improves memory, and best yet, a few aches can’t stop you from playing….
Don’t neglect your dental health
May is National Dental Care Month, and it’s a great time for all Americans to brush up on current recommendations to maintain good oral health. Seniors…
Commonality: What do these words have in common?
Word Game COMMONALITY: What do these words have in common? SWAY CROP GULF SNIPS STORM CRANK CANARD THRUST BITTERS ANSWER: By changing the last letter of…
What to plant along your foundation
Foundation plants aren’t just nice to look at — they add value to your home, and it’s important to choose the right plants to complement your home and…
Arm yourself for ant season
Summer approaches, and that means that ants are hard at work wrecking your proverbial picnic. They’re annoying, some of them sting and they can carry…
A famous American mother
For thousands of years mothers and motherhood have been the subject of painting and sculpture. But in the 1930s, one painting was thought to be an iconic…
Memorial Day: We remember their sacrifice
The tradition of honoring our country’s fallen defenders began as a springtime custom following the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, it was a…