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How to Easily Clean Bed Pillows

Bed pillows absorb sweat and oils from your body and they are home to dust mites. You should clean your pillows at least

Lyme disease symptoms could be mistaken for COVID-19, with serious consequences

Summer is field season for ecologists like me, a time when my colleagues, students and I go out into fields and woods in

DIY Beach Driftwood Wall Art

Driftwood is a gorgeous natural resource that can really get your creative juices flowing. Even sitting unadorned in a g

Lemon Artichoke Skillet Chicken Recipe

When I need a great recipe for a quick-but-healthy weeknight meal, I reach for the cast iron skillet. The way it renders

How to Apologize: 13 Ways to Say ‘I’m Sorry’ and Move Forward

Saying Im sorry isn’t always easy. Apologizing can be a hit to the ego, but if you never learn how to apologize, you’re

Couple’s Night In: 33 Budget-Friendly At Home Date Night Ideas

If youre looking for at home date night ideas to enjoy with your significant other when going out isnt an option, weve g

Milk Allergies? 44 Easy and Delicious Dairy Free Recipes for Kids

If youre little one has a dairy sensitivity or allergy, and youre looking for delicious dairy free recipes for kids the

Are Destination Weddings Presumptuous?

"Destination weddings are hugely popular in the U.S. Image Source/Getty ImagesAn invitation to a wedding in the Caribbea

Comparing Medicare Plans Can Save You Money

Comparing Medicare Plans Can Save You MoneyMedicare open enrollment is here. With plan premiums at historic lows, now’s the time to review your coverage optionsMedicare’s Open Enrollment gives people

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Get the Dish: A Visual Guide to Food Portions

"©iStockphoto.com/skodonnellOne way to maintain a healthy weight is through portion control. But it's hard to know how m

Fiber Facts

Q. How much fiber do adults need? What does fiber do, anyway?A. You hear it all the time. "Most Americans don't get enou

Uses for Salt: Pet Care

"Salt.Duncan Smith/Photodisc/Getty ImagesSalt can be used in many ways to help care for your household pets. For example

Why do cats have whiskers?

"A cat's whiskers are so sensitive that they can detect the slightest directional change in a breeze. See more pictures

Congo Tetra

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Cat-Care Tips

"Cats are among the most popular housepets, giving years of love and enjoyment to their owners. But they require special

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Setting the Mood with Food 101

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Teen Stress Management: 9 Calming Tips & Strategies for Parents

If youre looking for teen stress management tips, this post has lots of practical advice to help, from recognizing the s

3 Ways Seniors Can Control Prescription Costs

3 Ways Seniors Can Control Prescription CostsFor 55 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, the New Year means any new Medicare Advantage or prescription drug plans, or any changes to your existing pl

How to Cook Baked Potatoes in an Instant Pot

eHow may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. Baked potatoes pair perfectly with just about any fa

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Black Tap Copycat: Make This Crazy Pumpkin Spice Milkshake

Inspired by the pure fabulous-ness of the infamous Black Tap, we bring you falls greatest gift: a pumpkin spice milkshak

Olive vs. Corn Oil to Cook Popcorn

Make a big bowl of popcorn for family movie night. Image Credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/Getty Images Stove-

Shrunken Head Apple Martini

For a Halloween cocktail that is equal parts delicious and devilish, serve a caramel apple martini garnished with a tiny

Italian Cooking

"Hisayoshi Osawa/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesItalian cuisine remains a favorite in America's kitchens, but these days it'

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What Causes Ashy Skin?

"Although it shows up more on darker skin, ashy skin can affect people of all ethnicities. LaylaBird/Getty ImagesIf your

Stop Swiping: 12 Dating App Red Flags That You Should Be Looking For

My therapist recently told me that she thinks of dating apps as meeting apps. It’s simply about meeting a lot of people

How to Shorten Wooden Blinds That Have a Pulley

Things You'll Need ScrewdriverPliersScissors Shorten blinds by removing slats. Image Credit: Image Source/Phot

13 Witch Hazel Benefits and Uses You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

If you’re not aware of the magic of witch hazel, you’re missing out on some serious health wisdom. Witch hazel benefits

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The Ultimate Football Love Story

The Ultimate Football Love StoryCouple to be married on the GEHA Deck at GEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumFor one Kansas City, Missouri, couple, the only thing as strong as their love for each other is

8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood Pressure

8 Ways to Reach a Healthy Blood PressureTo take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but

Seeing Your Doctor During the Pandemic

Seeing Your Doctor During the PandemicIf you’ve been putting off a visit to your doctor during COVID-19, you’re not alone. Most adults (57%) agree the pandemic has changed how they feel about going to

Improving Lives for Those with Low Vision

Improving Lives for Those with Low VisionFor people living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), everyday activities such as cooking, driving or reading can be challenging. AMD is the leading c

New Guidance May Change How You Control Your Asthma

New Guidance May Change How You Control Your AsthmaThe National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health recently updated national guidelines for the diagnosis, tr

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Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria

"Changing your dog's water bowl from plastic to stainless steel can help reduce the bacteria that can colonize on the bo

Sylvester Graham Invented Graham Crackers to Curtail ‘Evil’ Urges

"We can thank American food reformer and religious teacher Sylvester Graham for graham crackers. Though the graham crack

House Exterior Trim Terminology

This Craftsman-style home has numerous architectural details. Image Credit: Siri Stafford/Lifesize/Getty Image

Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

Although cookie dough is deliciously addiciting, eating it raw isnt the best idea. It contains uncooked eggs and flour,

The Best Fourth of July Sales for Patio & Grilling

With the Fourth of July right around the corner, retailers like Wayfair and Walmart are helping us celebrate with great

Improve Your Mood: 8 Ways to Boost Dopamine Naturally

Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain thats responsible for motivation, mood, sleep and behavioural regulation.

I Cut 5 Unnecessary Spending Habits for 30 Days and This is What Happened

Financial experts note that people tend to fall into two categories: savers and spenders. I’m the latter; I have a habit