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Skirret, like this pink skirret mix, can be a stand-in for carrots or parsnips but also for potatoes as they are a starchy root veggie.

Why you should plant perennial veggies — even this medieval one

The all-annual garden is a modern invention. Historically, gardens across cultures were loaded with perennials — plants that come back year after year. Why not try a few of these.

A daily gentle massage of the feet, ankles and calves may help ease symptoms or neurophathy. Foot exercises can also help.

Ask the doctors: Neuropathy has many causes beyond diabetes

Neuropathy is a condition in which the nerves in the body no longer function properly. It can occur due to physical damage to the nerve itself. It can also be from metabolic causes such as diabetes, autoimmune or inflammatory conditions and infection.

Flavored mayo gives an extra zip to this updated version of the family’s favorite Easter pasta salad.

It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta salad

Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.

Getting at least 7.2 hours of quality sleep, combined with 42 minutes of exercise and a high-quality diet can add years to your life.

These tiny changes might lengthen your life

In a new study involving tens of thousands of men and women, Australian researchers determined that adding about five minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise and half a serving of vegetables a day to people’s normal routines could be expected to add a year or more to lifespans.

Jose Antonio Vital portrays Jesus and walks during a living stations of the cross event on Friday April 3, 2026 as it departs from St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine.

Photos: Christians celebrate Good Friday, living stations of the cross

Nonoy Hernandez, portraying Mary, reaches to hold the hand of Jose Antonio Vital, portraying Jesus, during the living stations Friday afternoon on the streets of Palatine and Arlington Heights.

‘A very prayerful experience’: Hundreds follow living Passion play through suburban streets

Believers followed living reenactments of Jesus Christ’s final hours on Good Friday, with dramatic street processions in several suburbs.

The Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center in St. Charles is celebrating its 100-year anniversary with a public ceremony May 1.

‘Historic milestone’: St. Charles’ Baker Community Center to celebrate century as local hub

Long serving as the embodiment of community and a living testament to the spirit of St. Charles, the Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center is gearing up for its 100th anniversary.