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The Power of Pets

By choices | Mar 27, 2024

The Power of Pets (Family Features) Love. Community. Belonging. Pets offer people the chance to explore friendships and connections they didn’t always think were possible. Pets provide companionship and help bring people together. In fact, according to Mars’ “Pets Connect Us” report 73% of pet parents have made connections despite generational, cultural or ethnic differences […]

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Level Up Brunch Spreads with Natural Sweetness

By choices | Mar 27, 2024

Level Up Brunch Spreads with Natural Sweetness (Family Features) Breezy spring days can lead you on nearly any adventure, and they can happen in your own backyard, on a short road trip or during a full-blown beach vacation. No matter where you are when those warmer days arrive, you can put outdoor meals on the […]

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Combatting Loneliness in Older Adults

By choices | Mar 22, 2024

Combatting Loneliness in Older Adults (Family Features) The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so. According to the American Psychological Association, forming and maintaining social connections at any age is one of the most reliable predictors of a healthy, happy and long […]

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Easy Ideas to Stretch Your Retirement Budget

By choices | Mar 22, 2024

Easy Ideas to Stretch Your Retirement Budget: Ways seniors can save on enjoyable activities (Family Features) Retirement may mean you have unlimited time to enjoy each day, but it doesn’t mean you have a budget to match. You probably already know staying active is essential for aging with grace, so instead of letting limited funds […]

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By choices | Jan 19, 2024

7 Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security (Family Features) Devices that allow you to stay connected to your home from virtually anywhere are all the rage. If you’re looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for added convenience, security and peace of mind, you’ll need smart tech with the right features. […]

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By choices | Jan 19, 2024

Understanding the Impacts of LDL Cholesterol (Family Features) About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number – considered “bad” cholesterol – can contribute to fatty buildups (plaque) and […]

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By choices | Dec 15, 2023

4 Tips for Feeding Picky Pets (Family Features) Similar to humans, dogs can also experience digestive discomfort, picky palates and sensitive stomachs and it can be hard for pet parents to anticipate their pets’ changing diets and needs. If your four-legged friends are picky eaters or showing signs of sensitive stomachs, consider these tips from […]

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By choices | Dec 15, 2023

Be Ready to Save a Life: Understanding the 2 steps of Hands-Only CPR (Family Features) Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference between life and death in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. In […]

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By choices | Dec 15, 2023

A Delicious Way to Support Your Immune System (Family Features) Bolstering your immune system during winter, when coughs and colds seem to take control, is a must for the entire family. Supporting your wellness can start in a simple place – with the foods you eat and drink. Consider an easy choice for any season […]

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