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From travel and leisure to relationships, personal development, and far-flung activities, this section caters to individuals seeking inspiration, practical wisdom, and guidance for cultivating a balanced and enjoyable daily lifestyle. The goal is to equip readers with insightful ideas and expert tips for cultivating mindful enjoyment, enriching connections, and staying engaged with the possibilities each day presents—not just for getting by, but for learning to thrive with intention.

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Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Catch Your Balance Problem Before It’s Too Late

Jason Jackson, MSPT | June 24, 2014

These easy exercises could save your life... No one expects to get seriously injured—or even die—from a fall. But it…

Spraying the Yard or Garden for Ticks

Spraying the Yard or Garden for Ticks

Richard Horowitz, MD | June 24, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: How about spraying your yard? A lot of people around here spray their yards for ticks. Does that…

How to Tell if Your Dog or Pet Has Lyme Disease
Pets

How to Tell if Your Dog or Pet Has Lyme Disease

Richard Horowitz, MD | June 24, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: How do I know if my dog has Lyme disease? Dr. Richard Horowitz: Well I’m not a veterinarian,…

How to Make Your Garden Hose Last

How to Make Your Garden Hose Last

Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACC | June 24, 2014

A good garden hose should last five to 10 years, but many home owners replace a hose every year or…

The Danger Growing in Your Fridge

The Danger Growing in Your Fridge

C. Leigh Broadhurst, PhD | June 24, 2014

Answers to common questions about mold and food When you see greenish spots on the surface of cottage cheese or…

How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise
Travel

How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise

James Windeck, MD | June 24, 2014

(The Stomach Virus Is the Least of Your Worries) Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships inevitably receive media attention, but passengers’…

The Condiment for Bug Bites

The Condiment for Bug Bites

June 24, 2014

Are you getting ready for a picnic or barbecue? Don't forget this condiment...and it's not just for hot dogs. If…

Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Chickens Bought at Farmers’ Markets Harbor Salmonella and Other Harmful Bacteria

Catherine Nettles Cutter, PhD | June 23, 2014

The week I spent in the hospital fighting food poisoning ranks among the worst weeks of my life. I was…

Six Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil
Money Savers

Six Ways to Reuse Aluminum Foil

Jeff Yeager | June 23, 2014

1.   Scour a barbecue grill or remove stuck-on food from pots, pans and oven rack. 2.  Scrub rust off…

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats
Pets

Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Dogs and Cats

Robert L. Ridgway, DVM | June 23, 2014

Visits to the veterinarian can cost pet owners a pretty penny, but there are situations when pet owners can safely…

How to Block Annoying Internet Ads

How to Block Annoying Internet Ads

John R. Levine, PhD | June 23, 2014

Internet advertising can be invasive and annoying. Some ads suddenly expand in size, blocking the Web page we're reading. Others…

Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks
Legal

Involved in a Lawsuit? Watch Out for These Attorney Tricks

Dan Brecher, JD | June 23, 2014

If you are ever involved in a lawsuit, you likely will be asked to give a deposition. Exception: Depositions usually…

Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?
Legal

Is Your Lawyer Overcharging You?

Daniel L. Abrams, JD | June 23, 2014

Watch for These Warning Signs Even if you never break a law, at some point in your life you will…

How to Beat a Traffic Ticket

How to Beat a Traffic Ticket

Gary Biller | June 23, 2014

A friend of mine recently got a speeding ticket. She’s not alone. Many police forces have been issuing unusually high…

How to Post Bail After an Arrest
Legal

How to Post Bail After an Arrest

Paul ­Bergman, JD | June 23, 2014

Even the most law-abiding citizen may have to post bail for a friend arrested in a DUI traffic stop or…