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We’ve all heard the potential dangers of cholesterol, but what is it and how can we help manage it?
As HealthFinder.gov explains, cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found naturally in your blood and helps your body do important things, such as make hormones and digest fatty foods. There are two types of cholesterol: HDL, considered good, and LDL, considered bad. However, if cholesterol builds up too much in your blood vessels, it could lead to a heart attack or stroke. Common causes of high...
Power outages occur for various reasons, including utility blackouts, downed power lines and severe weather. During an outage, using a portable generator can help you meet your basic power needs, such as providing some lighting or keeping your fridge running and food from spoiling. However, improper use of a generator can pose safety risks, including fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you plan to rely on a generator the next time your lights go out, follow these safety tips from the National...
A certain amount of stress from time to time is to be expected given the demands of work and family. However, the type of stress that is triggered by outside events beyond our control can be much more difficult to manage compared to everyday stressors. Here are a few strategies for staying calm when the world around you is anything but.
Be more selective on social media. While social media sites are an important way of staying informed, waking up to a news-feed of alarming news and extreme opini...
Paying for something with a credit card instead of cash can be easier for a number of reasons. While it can be difficult to find an ATM when you need it, carrying around a lot of cash can be dangerous, and some things are nearly impossible to buy with cash.
And by “cash,” we also mean a debit card, since money that’s pulled immediately out of a bank account through a debit card doesn’t have as many protections as a credit card does.
Here are four specific instances when paying with plastic is a...
When the trees start budding again, and flowers begin to dot the yard with their bright colors, it's the perfect time to spring clean. While we might dread spring cleaning, it helps us refresh our home environment after a long, cold winter and move refreshed into a bright new season. But where should you focus your attention? Here is our Spring Cleaning 101 Guide.
Freshen your mats and rugs
Indoor and outdoor mats and rugs can collect a lot of dirt tracked into the house by people and pets over...
Keeping your family healthy is a top priority, but with everything we have to juggle in modern-day life, that’s easier said than done. Luckily, there are simple activities your whole family can enjoy that will promote a health-focused lifestyle in adults and children alike.
Visit a U-Pick FarmYoung children will especially enjoy visiting a local farm, but teens and adults alike can enjoy seeing where food is sourced. Visit a U-pick farm and gather some of your favorite fresh fruits and veggies....
A good night’s rest can make any hard day better and a great day downright perfect. If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning lately, ending screen time early may be just what you need to get to sleep faster. Finding a calming, yet entertaining, activity to wind down with before bed may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Light ReadingWhen you think of a screen-free evening activity, a good novel may come to mind. However, reading an enticing novel may not be the best thing to get you ready...
