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 baking soda 1/2       teaspoon salt 1          teaspoon cinnamon 1/2       teaspoon baking powder 1          cup vegetable oil 1 1/4    cups sugar 3          eggs 1 1/2    cups carrots, shredded 1          cup crushed pineapple with juice 2/3       cup walnuts Frosting: 2          packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 3/4       […]

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 year. The survey indicated travelers want to immerse themselves in unique experiences, including new cultures, foods and people. For those who delight in exploring entire regions, one downfall can be the burden of packing and unpacking at each new destination. Taking your accommodations with you […]

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. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. In fact, about 38% of adults in the United States are diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. Understanding what cholesterol is, the role it plays, when to get screened and how to manage it are […]

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 need services like nursing home care, have to find a new doctor or get home health care.   Using online tools like “Find Care Providers” on Medicare.gov can make it easier to make comparisons and help choose doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and more for you or […]

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 night is vital to cardiovascular health,” said Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, M.D., Sc.M., FAHA, past volunteer president of the American Heart Association and chair of the department of preventive medicine, the Eileen M. Foell Professor of Heart Research and professor of preventive medicine, medicine and pediatrics […]