Focus on fitness to live longer
Want to live longer? Prioritize your physical fitness. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, physical fitness…
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Try Dublin Coddle for a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish
Dublin Coddle has a rich history deeply embedded in the culture of Dublin, Ireland, dating back to at least the 18th century, with some sources suggesting…
Most poisonings occur in the home
Poison Prevention Week: March 16-22 Most poisonings occur in the home Poison Control Centers receive more than 2 million accidental poisoning calls each…
Speaking of Safety: March is Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month
About 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces each day. Potential eye health hazards occur in every kind of workplace, though injuries are most…
Make retirement plans to suit your needs
Traditional retirement advice is to plan to have enough income to cover 80 percent of the income you earn while working. That way you will be able to…
Is your home fully covered?
You probably remember Hurricane Katrina, but if you lived outside its path, you may not remember the insurance battles that followed. When Gulf Coast…
Start small to save for emergencies
With higher costs for most basics, it might be hard to imagine how you can save money for an emergency fund. Indeed, 27 percent of all U.S. adults have no…
Pass the muskrat?
One little known Lenten meal tradition dates back to the 19th century when Catholics in Michigan were given special dispensation to eat Muskrat during…
The plane is a Douglas Skymaster, which is mentioned in the story.
The most dangerous state to fly The ironic truth about Alaska: People must use a plane to travel Alaska and it’s one of the most dangerous places in the…
One scary near miss
How do nuclear-capable countries know if a rocket is an attack — or just something scientific? Answer: The country firing the rocket is supposed to tell…