Lifestyle
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How to protect yourself from ticks year-round
Jul 11, 2025 8:41 am - Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature.
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Eat healthier by adding beans, peas or lentils to your daily diet
Jul 11, 2025 8:39 am - For many people who struggle to eat a healthy diet, the biggest barrier is often cost. But some of the most nutritious foods on earth are also among the most affordable: beans, peas and lentils, collectively known as pulses.
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Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.
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Ask the doctors: It’s crucial to use sterilized water for nasal irrigationJul 11, 2025 8:28 am - When performing nasal irrigation, it is crucial that you use sterilized water to avoid infections, or worse.
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Patient advocate: Mild or severe, headaches are just thatJul 11, 2025 8:21 am - It’s safe to say that pretty much everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. For most people, headaches are a minor annoyance, which can be addressed with a bit of over-the-counter pain reliever and maybe a nap. For some people, however, they are debilitating.
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Children’s health: Tips for managing back-to-school anxietyJul 11, 2025 8:16 am - It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is just around the corner. This time of year is filled with many emotions for both parents and children. Remember that it’s important to avoid projecting your stress onto your child.
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Electrical nightmare comes after close of escrowJul 11, 2025 6:31 am - New homeowners discover electrical problems after moving in, after being told the house would be rewired.
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When a condo owner dies alone: What’s next?Jul 11, 2025 6:31 am - If a condo owner without heirs or emergency contact information dies in their unit, what steps can the property manager or board take after the body has been removed?
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6 backyard privacy tricks to keep nosy neighbors away
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Gardening tips for watering new plants and controlling weedsJul 11, 2025 6:25 am - Tim Johnson shares planting and watering tips, including keeping plants moist before planting and providing proper watering for containerized and balled-and-burlapped plants.