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By choices | December 12, 2022

8 Tips to Rethink Clean at Home and On the Go (Family Features) For years, terms like “clean,” “sanitized” and “disinfected” have been used almost interchangeably. However, if people have learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s just because something looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is. From high-touch surfaces to personal hygiene, many have […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

White Hot Chocolate When it’s cold outside, start up the fireplace, get your favorite slippers on, wrap up in a warm blanket and snuggle on the couch with this delicious White Hot Chocolate. Find more recipes at Culinary.net. White Hot Chocolate 3 cups Half & Half 2/3 cup white chocolate baking pieces 1 3 inch […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Make Healthy Easy with Grapes (Family Features) If you’re like many Americans who put a priority on well-being, choosing simple yet healthy snacks and ingredients is an easy first step. For example, grapes are a popular and convenient fruit that can also be an ally in wellness, offering an abundance of health benefits that can […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Tips for Planning Winter Getaways (Family Features) Winter occasions and celebrations equate to increased travel opportunities for many families to see destinations around the globe. Whether you’re planning a trip far from home or taking advantage of nearby attractions during a staycation, you can get more out of your adventures when you plan ahead. Consider […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Pets for Better Wellbeing (Family Features) Through trying times, pets continue to play a critical role in people’s everyday lives, easing minds and filling hearts. Ninety-two percent of pet owners feel their relationship with their pets helped improve their mental and physical wellbeing over the last three years, according to the “Pets for Better Wellbeing” […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Cook with Heart Health in Mind (Family Features) Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or require you to take favorite meals off your family’s menu. In fact, making smart choices when cooking at home can give you more control over the types of tasty, heart-healthy dishes you put on the table. High cholesterol is […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Get Fit: Tackle goals with fitness-friendly tech gadgets (Family Features) Committing to getting fit and actually doing it aren’t always one and the same but relying on tech devices can be an effective way to tackle your fitness goals. From watches and phones to earbuds and virtual reality headsets, technology can make it easier to […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

4 Steps to Self-Monitor Blood Pressure 4 Steps to Self-Monitor Blood Pressure (Family Features) Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, or hypertension, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and even death, but can be controllable. […]

By choices | December 12, 2022

Spasticity 101: A debilitating yet treatable common condition after a stroke (Family Features) In the year following a stroke, about 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience spasticity, a common post-stroke condition which causes muscle stiffness due to involuntary muscle contractions. Most commonly affecting the elbow, wrist and ankle, the condition may make it difficult […]

Four Senior Women Still Making History Today

By choices | December 5, 2022

When ordinary people do extraordinary things, there’s no limit to the positive impacts felt by their actions. Sometimes these actions are sought after and intentional, while other times, something remarkable happens by pure chance. Whatever the reason, lives are forever changed when someone steps out of their comfort zone and achieves the unthinkable. Many women […]