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Researchers find focus on exercise more beneficial

Over the past decade, movements such as body positivity and Health at Every Size have gained in popularity. One of the primary aims is to reduce the stigma around obesity. It also aims to dismantle the idea that body size is a reflection of health.  However, many do not deny the association between high BMIs and an increasing chances of death. This relationship has been exacerbated by COVID-19; coronavirus deaths are more likely to occur in individuals who are of […]

todayOctober 16, 2021

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Food & Drink News

Holiday sweets meant to share (National Dessert Day too!)

(Family Features) Among the decorations, gifts, and gatherings of loved ones, there’s perhaps nothing quite like family favorite foods that call to mind the joy of the holidays. Whether your loved ones relish building gingerbread houses or dining on an all-in feast, looking forward to annual traditions is part of what makes the season so special. This year, you can add to the fun with a new annual activity by creating a delightful dessert with the help of little ones […]

todayOctober 14, 2021

dark chocolate

Food & Drink News

Dark chocolate is a top 2021 food trend

(Brandpoint Content) -- Throughout the pandemic people have turned to their favorite foods to bring them joy. However, with a new focus on wellness, people are taking a fresh approach to classic comfort foods. Chocolate is the perfect example — as sales soar globally, dark chocolate is emerging as a top food trend, offering indulgence you can feel good about. What is dark chocolate? Chocolate features cocoa powder, which comes from the cocoa bean. This powder is unsweetened and bitter […]

todayOctober 14, 2021

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Emergency preparedness: How to deal with emergencies properly

No one likes dealing with emergencies, but it's something that we all need to plan for. It can be hard to know what the right thing to do is in an emergency situation. After all, emergencies can range from dealing with a major hurricane to dealing with an intruder at home. No matter what type of emergency you're dealing with, one thing is for certain: you need to be prepared! You also need to make sure that you will be […]

todayOctober 7, 2021

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In Your Home

Simple ways to highlight the bathtub

Some people love to soak in style, making the tub an all-important feature they could not leave behind when designing the bathroom. In addition, its size can easily draw attention and serve as a stunning centerpiece, taking up a huge consideration of the overall bathroom design. Decorating the bathroom is mostly about working around the bathtub design. Your accessories and features must compliment it and not compete to achieve a seamless and elegant look. Here is a guideline on how […]

todaySeptember 21, 2021

financial home household housing

Consumer Alerts

Has overbidding become the norm in the US housing market?

With the pandemic currently happening, this has contributed to bidding wars in the housing market across the United States. While some metropolitan areas such as New York City, San Francisco, and Miami have had overbidding ingrained in the housing market since the early 2000s, for many small and rural areas this is something entirely new. Bidding wars for homes are off the charts are home prices are rising rapidly. Many longtime home searchers, they’re unable to get a house due […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021

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In Your Home

Using technology to enhance your personal safety

Technology has indeed changed more in the last 25 years than in the 250 years before that, and there’s no doubt about it that technological advances have been at the very core of what has caused the dramatic spike in standards of living, all over the world. From automated coffee machines to refrigerators that know when you’re running low on milk (and then order new stocks for you), all around us, we live easier, more organized, and efficient lives.  Now, […]

todayAugust 27, 2021

financial home household housing

In Your Home

Factors to consider when buying a home

[media-credit name="PAUL BRENNAN/PIXABAY PHOTO" link="https://pixabay.com/users/paulbr75-2938186/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=2409165" align="aligncenter" width="640"][/media-credit] The US real estate market saw increased home sales when the pandemic started as people took advantage of lower interest rates. But low inventory and rising home prices tempered this demand as home sales went down in the first part of 2021. At this point, homebuyers are asking if it's a good time to buy a house. They were unable to do so at the height of the homebuying spree when interest rates went down. […]

todayAugust 23, 2021

dog in car hot weather heat stroke

Business & Lifestyle

Pets and parked cars don’t mix in summer heat

URBANA – Despite being the dog days of summer, the hottest time of the year isn’t always safe for pets. Dogs, cars, and summer can add up to serious health concerns. If a car is too hot for a person to stay in it, then it’s too hot for a dog. Jennifer Reinhart, a specialist in veterinary internal medicine at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, says the dangers of dehydration, heat stroke, and other hot weather hazards are […]

todayJuly 31, 2021

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