Raven brains rival apes
Ravens rival apes Humans are capable of planning for the future, though some might think it is a talent rarely used. But humans aren’t the only creature…
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Ask the Elder Law expert: Should you give your children gifts of money?
Ask the Elder Law expert: Dennis Toman Should you give your children gifts of money? Often, people ask whether to make gifts to children. My advice is to…
Elder law attorneys help families navigate legal maze, preserve assets
With people living longer than ever, end of life planning today is not just the question of ‘what happens when I die?, ; it also concerns itself with a…
Study: Clean your house or get fat
Hate to dust? Want to stay a size 8? You better get cleaning. So concludes a Duke University study that says house dust contains endocrine-disrupting…
Get the most from your local library
There’s nothing better than free, and that’s what you get at your local library. While there are countless ways to take advantage of your local branch,…
Vaccine for heroin studied
New research aims to develop a vaccine that would prevent heroin users from getting a high from the drug. The research is being conducted by several…
Dogs and allergies
There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, according to Dr. Chris Rutkowski, allergist, quoted in Good Housekeeping. He says allergens exist on the…
Who knew? Odd things you can toss in the washer
Your washer can do work you never imagined, according to Good Housekeeping. Here are four things you can toss in the wash: 1. Stuffed toys. Anything…
Who has to work on Labor Day? These guys
Here are 10 groups of people, identified by Wall Street 24/7, who have to work on Labor Day — and some of them have to work harder on the national day…
Origins of The Rule: No white after Labor Day
Don’t wear white after Labor Day? Famed fashionista Coco Chanel never bought that rule. She wore white year round. But many have long accepted that…