A new study finds sleep quality has a greater role in our quality of life than how long we sleep. Sleep Quality: The Strongest Predictor of Quality of Life From 2015 to 2020, researchers sampled data from the Czech Household Panel Survey (CHPS), which maps the living conditions and describes the dynamics of long-term changes among…
Magnesium May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Eating more magnesium-rich foods such as kale, dark chocolate, nuts, and avocados on a daily basis may lead to better brain health and reduce the risk of dementia—the second leading cause of death in Australia and the seventh biggest killer in the world. Over 6,000 participants in the UK aged 40 to 73 participated in…
Why Walking Is Underrated
Walking, one of life’s simplest pleasures, has somehow become underrated. How do I know this? Well, I walk every day for nearly an hour. I start from my house in town and set out in different directions through neighborhoods, parks, and trails. I walk in the morning, afternoon, and evening. I walk during the week…
Attainable Luxury
There are two ways to live a lavish lifestyle: Be very wealthy and spend with no regard to price or shop smart and buy right. Of these two approaches to living well, the second one requires more effort but provides a great sense of accomplishment. (Net Vector/Shutterstock) Look for Sales The idea is to buy…
Fluffy Belgian Waffles Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Fluffy Belgian Waffles Recipe Just 7 ingredients are all you need to create the best Belgian waffles you’ll ever taste. One batch makes 10 large waffles, meaning this easy Belgian waffles recipe is the perfect option for a hungry crowd. You can easily mix and match all your favorite toppings to satisfy all your cravings….
Lemony Chicken Tenders Are a Tangy Treat
By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service A bright, lemon sauce flavors delicate chicken tenderloins in this quick dinner. Tenderloins, or tenders, are a secondary muscle that lies directly under the chicken breast. As the name suggests, they’re very tender and need only a few minutes to cook. White wine and capers add to the…
Builder Contract for New House
Dear James: We have the rough plans done for our new house and need to hire a contractor. What should we pay attention to in the contract to insure all goes well?—Meg H. Dear Meg: We have all heard stories on the news of a contractor getting paid and not completing the job or doing…
Live Like a Star
Nestled into a 1.7-acre site in Beverly Hills’ exclusive Oak Pass Road gated community is perhaps the ultimate home for a large and active family. Built by actor Mark Wahlberg, the property features a 13,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six-bath main residence with 1,000 square feet of decks looking out over the grounds and surrounding countryside. Located behind…
Be Your Best Communicator
Learning how to be your best communicator, whether in written or verbal form, is an art form that requires practice and effort to master. These simple tips can help you become an effective communicator. Be Direct and Approachable The most important step in being the best communicator is getting to the point. It can be…
When Less Is Best
The dishwasher was crammed full of dirty dishes, company would be arriving shortly and (wouldn’t you know it) I had only enough detergent to fill one of the two dispensers in my dishwasher. I decided to use what I had and hope for the best. Amazingly, my dishes got just as clean as when I…
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