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Support Your Immune System in 5 Simple Ways Support Your Immune System in 5 Simple Ways (Family Features) Catching a cold or getting the flu can happen any time of year, but the height of cold and flu season requires extra precaution. Flu activity often increases in the fall and peaks between December and January, […]

Tolerate Hot Days with a Tasty Tart (Culinary.net) Summer days can be long and boring, especially when the kids are out of school and there is nothing to do around the house as a family. When the minutes creep by and it’s too hot to go outside, the dog days of summer can be pretty […]

3 Ways Older Adults Can Pay It Forward: Redefine retirement through community connection (Family Features) This time of year always provides plenty to celebrate and commemorate with the warmer weather and longer days. May is also Older Americans Month, a time for celebrating the contributions that older adults make in our country from coast to […]

Serve a Sweet Treat (Culinary.net) Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created using everyday ingredients.  Find more dessert inspiration at Culinary.net. Watch video to see how to make this recipe! Carrot Cake 2 1/4    cups flour 1          teaspoon […]

River Cruises Offer Exploration, Comfort (Family Features) Travel for pure enjoyment is on the rise, so this may be your year to plan the ultimate dream vacation. According to Sports and Leisure Research, 80% of people surveyed believe a vacation does wonders for mental health and travel is a top spending priority in the coming […]

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol Stay in control to help prevent heart disease, heart attack and stroke (Family Features) Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. […]

Selecting a Health Care Provider: Resources to guide your selection (Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you’re just getting started with Medicare or have changes in your life, such as a new diagnosis of a condition or disease. It can be overwhelming if you […]

6 Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health (Family Features) There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key. “Getting a good night’s sleep every […]

What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks (Family Features) It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause […]