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Cholesterol is a waxy substance located in cells throughout your body that helps with the production of hormones and vitamin D, and aids in digestion. Your body produces enough cholesterol to support these functions, but you can also consume cholesterol in food.
If you have too much cholesterol in your blood, it can combine with other substances to form plaque, causing your arteries to become narrow or completely blocked. If plaque in an artery ruptures, a blood clot can form and block blood fl...
Amid growing environmental concerns at a time when group activity is curtailed, encouraging your child to bond with nature can achieve two important goals, researchers say.
According to a recent study by North Carolina State University, solitary outings and shared outings with parents help children to not just understand and enjoy nature, but to build respect and personal concern for preserving natural resources.
Preschoolers on a walk outside can identify flower colors, inspect insects, and c...
A certain amount of stress from time to time is to be expected given the demands of work and family. However, the type of stress that is triggered by outside events beyond our control can be much more difficult to manage compared to everyday stressors. Here are a few strategies for staying calm when the world around you is anything but.
Be more selective on social media. While social media sites are an important way of staying informed, waking up to a news-feed of alarming news and extreme opini...
One of the golden rules of weight loss is to reduce your carb intake. Many diets even recommend cutting carbs altogether.
The problem is, our bodies need healthy, complex carbohydrates—aka, whole grains, fruit and vegetables—so when we’re not getting enough of them (or any!) you’ll start to experience several unpleasant symptoms. If you’re suffering from any of the following, it’s time to consider whether you’ve cut back too far on carbs.You’re craving junk food. Carbohydrates fuel our bodies,...
With warmer weather arriving, you may be getting ready for outdoor get-togethers, alfresco dining, and gardening. However, the increase in temperature can also increase the number of bugs in and around your house. Say goodbye to these nuisances by using these tips to make your home a pest-free zone.
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Depending on how you feel about bugs, the experience of finding them in your home can range from annoying to downright frightening. Use these tips to help evict them.
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Home gardening is booming these days, both as an outlet for Americans, and, according to sociologists, as a trend for millions turning toward a simpler, gentler lifestyle worldwide.
Neighbors are exchanging herbs for oranges and more parents are providing the opportunity for their children to witness first-hand how food is grown from seed.
A small, sunny patch in your backyard is all you need to start, and failing that, window boxes, containers or even pots on an apartment building rooftop can...
Nobody likes to spend hours cleaning house–and, sometimes, there are few hours to spare. Yet some people seem to have a knack for keeping their homes looking spotless even when the time spent cleaning is minimal.
Country Living Magazine polled home bloggers and other busy women to come up with several little tricks that help keep a home looking spiffy:
Take your shoes off. Shoes carry in dirt and germs. Train the family to remove them when coming in the door–and put up a cute sign in the entryw...
