By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Choosing the right tile for that big kitchen renovation project can be a tough job on its own. From ceramic and porcelain to stone, there are a number of options to choose from—each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Here’s a quick breakdown of some kitchen tile basics…
Ski Resorts Finally Figured out Crowd Control, Just in Time for Some Big Weekends
By Jen Murphy From Bloomberg News On a powder day, especially over a holiday like Presidents Day weekend, the scene outside of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s cherry-red tram can look like a rock concert. Fanatical skiers camp out with stoves and coffee as early as 6 a.m., hoping to be among the first 100 passengers…
6 Stunning Beach Destinations for Solo Travelers
By Ebony Williams From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Warmer temperatures tend to bring out the adventurer in all of us. And what’s more adventurous than a solo trip? Getting away with family or friends is fun, to be sure, but when you’re on your own you really start to feel like an explorer. With spring just…
Meditation Increases Healthy Intestinal Bacteria and Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Study
As a religious practice, meditation has been around for thousands of years in the East. It has also received widespread attention in modern-day medicine for nearly half a century and has gradually become popular in Western society. More and more studies have confirmed the various benefits of meditation on the human body. The latest experimental…
Hooked on Salmon, Fried Rice and Veggies
By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazett It’s Lent. Which means many are going to be eating a lot of fish, thanks to Friday night fish fries. If you’d rather avoid the crowds and prepare seafood at home, consider a quick and easy stir fry. Simple and satisfying, this colorful rice dish stars salmon, a heart-healthy…
Ask the Builder: Home Improvement, I’d Like You to Meet Artificial Intelligence
I’m celebrating my 30th year of doing my best to protect you against home improvement scams, subpar products, and all the pitfalls of building, remodeling or maintaining your home. I’ve stood up to billion-dollar corporations to prevail on your behalf. But now I’m here to alert you of something far more sinister. Have you been…
High Dose Vitamin D May Treat Incurable Diseases: Experts
Vitamin D supplements are currently recommended at a dose of 600 international units (IU) per day by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alongside a warning about potential toxicities if people take more. But for some people, supplementing with what would be seen as a very high dose of vitamin D every day may reap…
More Than Half of Global Population Overweight or Obese by 2035: Report
Fifty-one percent of the world’s people will be overweight or obese by 2035, with the most affected countries being in Asia and Africa, a new report estimates. The World Obesity Federation report claims that overweight and obesity-related problems could cost $4.35 trillion annually by 2035 if prevention and support do not improve. The report says its estimates…
Family Fun at the Historic Royal Palaces
My four-year-old daughter sits on a stool, looking impossibly small in the backdrop of the enormous fireplace. She turns a long spindle as two plucked chickens roast slowly over the flames. Looking up, she smiles at me hesitantly. “Mind you don’t let that go idle,” says the cook, dressed in a white period piece with…
Florida Man Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A man in Florida has died after becoming infected with an amoeba known to damage the brain, likely after using nonsterile tap water to clear his sinuses, health officials said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a statement to Fox4 that it had been notified of the death in Florida…
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