Last Friday, we discussed the happiest and unhappiest states in America. This week, researchers released data on the healthiest state. They look at factors like life expectancy, obesity, substance abuse, and chronic disease. I was surprised by last week’s rankings for happiness. Regarding health, the results were, in many ways, what I expected. And while…
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I have long been fascinated with home remedies for a variety of things. Some seem logical, while others come off sounding like a joke. Recently, I saw a headline claiming pickle juice could ease a sore throat. At first, I thought it was a joke. But after the story appeared on three or four more…
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In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to focus on mental health. Years ago, when I lived in Northeast Ohio, I learned a lot about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At first, when people told me it affected so many people this time of year, I brushed it off. But after…
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Some of the hottest items for Christmas this year were tumblers from Stanley. They created the vacuum thermos over 100 years ago, and like any longtime product, sales ebb and flow. But a few years ago, one of their marketing people decided to chase the insulated beverage cup sector that Yeti was dominating. However, Stanley…
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For many, getting a letter telling you you must report for jury duty brings a sense of dread. Well, it looks like some criminals are playing into that feeling. They’ve come up with a new phone scam. People across America are reporting that criminals are calling to tell you that you missed a jury duty…
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A couple of months ago, I saw a news story online announcing the release date for the new Mean Girls movie. The original has become one of my favorites, and I usually watch it whenever I see it on TV. At first, I was a bit confused. We’ve already had a sequel that came out…
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Any kid in the 60s or 70s loved going to the grocery store or drugstore. It usually meant we could get a candy bar or some gum. And if I had a choice, I would usually get a pack of Fruit Stripe Gum. You know it; it’s the one that comes in the striped package…
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I was scrolling through my news feed the other day when I saw a headline that made me pause: Revealed: The Happiest State in the US. Of course, I had to find the answer, but first, I tried to guess the answer. The happiest state had to be somewhere warm—perhaps Hawaii, California, or Florida. And…
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The Red Cross is reporting that blood donation numbers are down right now. That often happens after the holidays, but today, these stats are setting off alarms. The number of people donating blood is at the lowest level in twenty years, falling by 40%. The Red Cross is struggling to meet demand. The pandemic kept…
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Traffic stops are part of the daily routine for many law enforcement officers. And most patrolmen often start the same way. They ask you for your license and registration and then utter the words; do you know why I pulled you over? A new law that just took effect in California changed that initial exchange….
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