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Massive Backlog of US Passport Applications Sparks Flood of Complaints to Congress

A major backlog of U.S. passport applications has spurred a flood of calls by angry American travelers to House and Senate offices on Capitol Hill, as the delays worsen. Congressional offices are scrambling to address the issue at the height of the summer travel season, as many desperate constituents plea for help in dealing with unprecedented passport…


Nearly Half of Aussie Men Suffer From One or More Chronic Condition: Report

A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has found that 49 percent of Australian men suffer from at least one chronic condition, including arthritis, asthma, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, back problems, and mental health conditions. “This statistic is key in identifying the health needs of men, understanding their practices, behaviours and…


Salad Days of Summer: Spotlight on Couscous

The star of this summer salad is Moroccan couscous. Couscous is often referred to as a grain, but this is a misnomer. These tiny morsels are grainy in appearance, but they are made from semolina and water and rolled into tiny granules. So, in fact, couscous is a type of pasta (and not gluten-free). Couscous…


Pears: Nature’s Free Radical Fighters for Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease

Late summer and mid-autumn are abundantly graced by the presence of pears—an iconic fruit grown and loved worldwide—pears are said to have been sacred to two goddesses in Greek mythology, Hera and Aphrodite. Originating in the foothills of the Tien Shan mountain range in Western China, pears, or Pyrus communis, are part of the Rosaceae plant family….


The Joy of Small Comforts

Some days, I need some comfort. I’m tired, emotionally drained, or just feeling besieged by the world. On these days, I try to recognize my physical, mental, and emotional state, and I ask myself what I need. Just noticing is a big step for most of us. We often don’t recognize when we’re feeling drained…


11 Texas Beaches That’ll Cool You Down If You’re Looking to Escape the Heat

By Dalia Faheid From Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth—Want to go swimming somewhere along the Texas Gulf Coast this summer? From April to October, you can enjoy swimming on the Texas coast with the water temperature usually over 70 degrees. Though the water is warm, taking a dip will feel much cooler than the triple…


Mammoth Mountain Extends Ski Season Into August for Third Time Ever

By Cari Spencer From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—It’s weather whiplash in the Eastern Sierra. While much of the Southwestern U.S. endures sweltering heat that continues to topple daily records, historic snowfall has brought an unusually extended ski season to Mammoth Mountain, where snowboarders and skiers continue to soar down the slopes in shorts and…


Install Attic Insulation

Adding loose-fill insulation to an unfinished attic is a gotta-do-it project for even the unhandiest homeowner. Blow-in insulation will create a sound barrier and add insulating power to your home, and installing it an ideal job for a wannabe DIYer. The job requires no-brainer skills, with a nice payback in a quieter and better insulated…


Sheet-Pan Garlic Butter Shrimp

View the print-ready version of this recipe. This garlic butter shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I have to hit the kitchen running. It takes just twenty minutes to make, I always have all of the ingredients on hand, the kids love it as much as I do, and there’s barely any clean-up….


Mindful Movement to Manage Pain and Anxiety

Do you find it hard to be still? Research shows that mindfulness-based practices can play a promising role alleviating chronic pain and anxiety, but most traditional mindful exercises require participants sit still for extended periods of time, something that can be difficult for people suffering from physical pain or severe anxiety. The Benefits of Mindfulness The…