Lifestyle
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10 Tips for Finding Pet Care Before You Go on Vacation
Bringing the family pet on vacation may seem appealing, but it can inflate costs dramatically. Airlines and other transit providers charge up to $200 one way for traveling with all but the biggest animals, while fees at hotels that allow…
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16 Veterans Who Are Making a Difference
It might be hard to expect veterans to “give back” after serving their country in the United States’ armed forces, but so many of them do just that. Veterans from all branches and all generations use their return to civilian…
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I Took Probiotics and My Digestive Health Worsened
I know all the things I’m supposed to be doing for my health. I could spend my entire waking life doing them if I chose. Do some light yoga in the morning, followed by an elegant cup of green tea,…
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Tips and Hacks to Eat Low-Carb at Any Restaurant
It has never been easier to dine out with a restrictive diet. Especially with the most popular these days — going gluten-free or keeping to a keto (low-carbohydrate, high-fat plan) diet — restaurants are tuned in and will usually accommodate…
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I Grew Up in a Religion That Bans Alcohol and Now I Write About Wine for a Living
“Let’s promise,” 6-year-old me solemnly proposed to my father, “that we’ll never use coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Let’s pinky swear.” Most fathers wouldn’t make such a sweeping promise, but most fathers aren’t Mormon. Mine is. “That’s a great…
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Frightfully Fun Halloween Parades and Parties
Sooner or later we all age out of trick-or-treating, but no one is too old to enjoy Halloween. While children gorge themselves on free candy and enjoy pumpkin patches and corn mazes, adults celebrate with their own sorts of revelry, from…
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The Best Neighborhoods for Halloween Fun Across America
Yikes! It seems as if the Halloween season snuck up on us, so you better get out the masks and costumes, stock up on candy, and get ready for some…
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Popular Chocolate Halloween Candies Ranked from Worst to Best
For most kids (and parents), Halloween means candy, and retail projections suggest that collectively we’ll be spending $2.6 billion on the sweet stuff this season. Candy corn may be the…
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14 Cheap Ways to Hack Your Life for Happiness
What makes someone happy? The World Happiness Report shows that Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and the Netherlands may have it figured out — they score highest on a “happiness scale” out…
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9 Signs You Might Have Chronic Inflammation — and What to Do About It
Inflammation is an immune response of the body trying to heal itself. But if the inflammation stems from a problem that is not treated, chronic inflammation can set in, which…
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19 Companies To Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate
Downsizing and relocating can be a difficult task at any age. But it can be even more daunting for senior citizens who have a lifetime of accumulations to sort through…
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What You Need to Know About Adult-Onset Allergies
Allergies have been growing in prevalence over the past few decades, particularly in Western nations. And while allergies among children often receive the lion’s share of attention, the reality is…
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21 Reasons to Look Forward to an Empty Nest
The kids are gone, and the house is finally your own. And while there are plenty of mistakes you’ll want to avoid as empty nesters such as blowing your retirement…
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Lifesaving Skills Worth Learning for Emergencies
When disaster strikes, are you prepared to help others in need? And are you aware of the warning signs of emergency situations and how to avoid potential injury-causing accidents in…
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24 Ways to Take the Hassle Out of Booking Holiday Travel
Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else)…
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Halloween Costumes to Buy Now Before They Sell Out
Buying a premade Halloween costume can save time and energy and ensure quality — but lots of people love the same movie and television characters that you do, so the…
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24 Things to Do Before the End of Summer
Summer ends Sept. 23, and although it seems like the season flies by, there’s still time for summery activities. Take advantage of free and low-cost offerings in your area, and…
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11 Steps to Combating Fall Allergies
The lovely weather and landscapes of fall come at a price: allergies. Ragweed and mold thrive when temperatures drop and the leaves turn, triggering allergy symptoms such as runny noses,…
