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9 Worst Retirement Regrets
Retirement Living

9 Worst Retirement Regrets

Jeff Yeager | June 18, 2014

Many You Still Can Fix Enjoying retirement is near the top of most people's wish lists. But when I was…

Watch Out For That Truck!

Watch Out For That Truck!

Allen Boyd | June 18, 2014

I am always a little unnerved when I'm driving beside a big truck. I worry that the driver won't see…

What Mosquitoes Hate Most

What Mosquitoes Hate Most

Susan M. Paskewitz, PhD | June 17, 2014

Who Gets the Most Mosquito Bites? What Really Repels Mosquitoes It’s not your imagination -- mosquitoes really do find some people…

Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes and Ticks

Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes and Ticks

Jamison Starbuck, ND | June 17, 2014

Spring has sprung, and that means it's the start of mosquito and tick season. For protection, about one-third of Americans…

Bottom Line Guide to Great Grilling

Bottom Line Guide to Great Grilling

June 17, 2014

Nothing beats the smell of barbecue wafting through the air…especially when it comes from your own backyard. But don’t grill…

Would You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

Would You Pass the US Citizenship Test?

June 17, 2014

Among the hurdles that US citizenship applicants must clear is a test on American history and government. The test consists…

Smelly Garbage Can Fix

Smelly Garbage Can Fix

June 17, 2014

"Take out the garbage!" How often do you hear or say those words in your household? Why is it such…

Sauna Health Benefits Equal to Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

Sauna Health Benefits Equal to Exercise

Walter J. Crinnion, ND | June 16, 2014

Saunas and Steam Good for Heart, Chronic Pain, Depression and More We know that "working up a sweat" is healthy…

Self-Compassion: How to Regain Faith In Yourself

Self-Compassion: How to Regain Faith In Yourself

Kristin Neff, PhD | June 16, 2014

Think of the last time you screwed something up. If you’re like many people, your inner critic scolded, You’re stupid,…

Mangosteen, Longan Berry and Other Healthy Tropical Fruits

Mangosteen, Longan Berry and Other Healthy Tropical Fruits

Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, LD | June 16, 2014

Add Variety to Your Diet with Tropical Fruits There’s something about the tropical climate that grows foods that are especially…

Carambola, Cherimoya, and Other Healthy Fruits You Really Ought to Try

Carambola, Cherimoya, and Other Healthy Fruits You Really Ought to Try

Steven V. Joyal, MD | June 16, 2014

Are you feeling like you're in a fruit rut—apples and blueberries are getting boring? So now that summer is upon…

Grilled Watermelon? Grilled Pound Cake? 5 Foods You Might Never Think to Grill

Grilled Watermelon? Grilled Pound Cake? 5 Foods You Might Never Think to Grill

Linda Gassenheimer | June 16, 2014

Don’t limit yourself to grilling just meat. Grilling gives a caramelized, smoky flavor to all sorts of foods. Grill over…

Dark Under-Eye Circles

Dark Under-Eye Circles

June 16, 2014

If you had a night of too much alcohol and not enough sleep, you might wake up with dark circles…

Home Cure for Razor Burn

Home Cure for Razor Burn

June 13, 2014

Hey, you men! Get yourselves ready for all those extra Father's Day hugs and kisses with a nice close shave.…

Why Are Contracts So Complex?
Legal

Why Are Contracts So Complex?

Alan Siegel | June 12, 2014

Have you looked at a contract lately—whether it’s from a bank or an insurer or a car-rental company? Easy to…