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Low blood pressure can be risky for the heart
Everyone knows that high blood pressure is dangerous for the heart, but so is low pressure. A recent study in the Journal of the American College of…
Research in COPD leads to hope for new treatments
Researchers have found a link to making lung cells repair themselves, leading to hope for treatment for COPD. A recent breakthrough from the German Center…
Eye floaters are annoying, but usually harmless
Many people, especially as they age, will notice what looks like something faint floating in their field of vision. WebMD explains that these ‘floaters’…
Plant based proteins put the pulse in your diet
Pulses are in the nutritional spotlight, and we aren’t talking heart beats. Pulses — a branch of the legume or pea family — are harvested for their…
Christmas Eve tourtiere is the toast of Canadian tables
Tourtiere, or meat pie, is a traditional part of French Canadian Christmas and New Year’s Eve fare, although the dish is enjoyed throughout Canada. Like…
Getting rid of household germs can help you avoid colds
You can give yourself a good chance to stay healthy this winter by thoroughly washing your hands and attacking germs where they hide. In the kitchen: Sink…
Tips for preventing pipes from freezing; thawing frozen pipes
Frozen pipes not only mean the inconvenient lack of water, they also can burst, causing an expensive repair problem. Homeowners are often understandably…
What to do when an investment performs poorly
People often think their homes and other possessions are worth more than they are. According to the Journal of Economic Perspectives, that’s why sellers…
2018 changes to standard deductions
* Note: These changes are for 2018 taxes to be filed in 2019 Married filing jointly: Standard deduction rises $300 to $13,000. Single taxpayers and…