Tag: Lifestyle

Health Effects of Fluoride: The Science

In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: A cavity epidemic made water fluoridation seem like a public health miracle, but the research that followed provided a mixed…


Sharper Image: A Guide to Looking Good in All Situations

Being well-groomed goes beyond simply dressing sharp and having well-tended hair and nails. It also means standing up straight and projecting dignity and confidence. Act as if Mom Is Watching A well-groomed person projects confidence in public at all times, which means no fidgeting in your seat, zero tugging at undergarments, no twiddling of thumbs,…


Stir-Fried Rice Noodles With Beef and Broccoli

By Gretchen McKay From Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Noodle dishes are a menu standard in homes, restaurants and food stalls from Japan to China to Italy to Peru. Often made with easy-to-find, everyday ingredients, they’re both wonderfully economical and oh-so versatile: They can be tossed in tomato sauce or pesto for a taste of Italy, simmered in…


Maximize Space and Style in Apartments and Tiny Homes

By Kaitlyn Keegan From Hartford Courant With home interest rates soaring above 6%, many U.S. residents are left living in apartments. These one- or two-bedroom units are typically under 1,000 square feet. For many apartment dwellers, it simply isn’t enough space. Finding room for a stand mixer or enough counter space to bake cookies, or storing your…


That Perfect Big Sur Road Trip? Start Rerouting

By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—With storm-damaged Highway 1 under reconstruction in three different places, California Transportation Dept. officials say northbound drivers on that route won’t be able to reach Big Sur directly for at least two months. In other words, Southern Californians, it may be time to reroute your early summer…


Many Ways To Get Medications Into Cats

Q: I adopted my grandmother’s cat, Sally, who is supposed to take medication but often puts up a fight. How do I get her to take her pills? A: One of my cats, Carlie, happily takes her medication. Perhaps my technique will work for you. While Carlie is eating yummy canned food, I tip her…


Vinyl Fencing Requires No Maintenance

Dear James: We would like a white post and rail fence. A neighbor has one, but he is always painting it. Will a vinyl fence be durable and require less work?—Kayrn F. Dear Kayrn: Post and rail fencing, especially white, can make an aesthetic improvement to the character of any home. Moisture and water do…


These 3 Supplements Can Lower Your Dementia Risk, Current Evidence Suggests

Evidence suggests that nutritional deficits increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Nikhil Palekar, medical director of the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, said there is currently no evidence supporting the use of supplements to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. However, some studies…


How to Take the Pain Out of Saving Loose Change

I am not one to spend coins. I prefer to save them. In fact, I go out of my way to make sure I get plenty of change. But I hate to carry loose change, so my husband and I routinely dump the day’s accumulation into a container to save for a trip or to…


Looking Good

Choosing eyewear is more than a fashion statement. We only get two eyes, so it’s important to protect them from harmful UV exposure and other dangers. (Courtesy of American Optical) Presidential Style America Optical Saratoga $255 President John F. Kennedy is remembered for his gentlemanly style, exemplified by the Saratoga sunglasses he wore. Made in the…