E-cigarettes, also known as e-cigs, vapes, vape pens and electronic nicotine delivery systems, continue to rise in popularity. They’re seen by some as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. They’re not. Not only do they deliver the highly addictive drug, nicotine, they also produce a chemical-filled aerosol, not, as some think, harmless water vapor. A … Read More
“Putting up” summer’s fresh fruits and veggies lets you savor the delights of the season longer. Most of us eat our fill of fresh produce when it’s at its peak, but those with foresight place a little bit to the side and “put it up,” by canning it, to enjoy long after green vines and … Read More
GO AHEAD, LAUGH IT UP! A hearty cackle, some girlish giggles or even a rambunctious roar can quickly lift your mood, and more positive thinking reduces the stress that can wreak such havoc on our physical and mental health. But most adults laugh so much less than kids. One recent study found that healthy children … Read More
Tarts are one of my favorite ways to celebrate summer produce. Sure, they can be complicated and fancy, but they can also be freeform and rustic and quite simple to put together. The best tarts require few ingredients: just enough to make a simple-but-flaky foundation that is delicate yet sturdy enough to stand up to the season’s … Read More
Perk Up Your Picnic Grab your gingham napkins, ditch the dining room and fetch your friends—we have a healthy lineup of make-ahead picnic recipes that are not only hassle-free but pretty enough for pictures too! These pressed sandwiches, pesto potatoes and creamy chickpea salad recipes are simple and fast and certain to delight a small … Read More
As we head into the middle of summer in the River Region, temperatures will likely climb to the 90s – and that’s in the shade. So, unless you like pretending that your house is a sauna, your air conditioning unit will be working hard to keep you and your family comfortable. That could lead to … Read More
Sugar sure is sweet, but the havoc it can wreak on your health is anything but. Overdo it on cookies, cakes, candy and the many other foods and drinks laden with this ubiquitous substance, and you could end up dealing with a host of issues and diseases including (but not limited to) Type 2 diabetes, … Read More
Perk Up Your Picnic Grab your gingham napkins, ditch the dining room and fetch your friends—we have a healthy lineup of make-ahead picnic recipes that are not only hassle-free but pretty enough for pictures too! These pressed sandwiches, pesto potatoes and creamy chickpea salad recipes are simple and fast and certain to delight a small … Read More
Nobody lives forever, but you can add some time to your ledger and help ensure you remain healthy and active for more of your years with these simple-to-implement steps to take and habits to create. Since man came to understand his own mortality, the human race has been looking for a way to cheat death. … Read More