Sound stimulation can enhance sleep, memory
A finely tuned recording of a waterfall might be one key to better sleep and memory, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. The study used gentle…
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Even light activity can help with pain, study says
Want to stay out of pain? Vacuum the carpet or walk the dog. A new study shows that older adults who do any sort of light to moderate activity feel less…
Family dinner: Evolving, good for kids
During years as kids grow, family dinner time tends to change, but it remains one of the fundamental building blocks of kids’ character and knowledge,…
Save on groceries by planning meals first
If you really want to cut your grocery expense in half — or more — don’t make a shopping list until you plan your meals.` Money experts are in near…
Exercise while pregnant
Women can and should do moderate exercise while pregnant, even if they weren’t exercising before conception. According to the American College of…
News from Home Should children get an allowance?
Should children get an allowance? As far as parenting goes, lots of opinions buzz around the topic of giving out allowances: How often should they get…
Did you know? Nearly all countries have some sort of Mother’s Day
It has been said in song that the word ‘mother’ is so precious that it sounds the same in every language. If that is true, it shouldn’t be a surprise that…
Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 A day of remembrance evolves with nation’s grief
Every grieving generation remembers the casualties of war in its own way. So, Memorial Day, the day when we remember the men and women who died in war,…
Be Kind to Animals Pets suffer in technological age
Today, technology can talk to your pet while you are at work; set up a regular feeding schedule (unless the power goes out); and even entertain. But do…
Law enforcement by the numbers
* More than 900,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serve in the United States, the highest figure ever. About 12 percent of those are female. *…