Lifestyle
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Overwhelmed by subscriptions? Here are 8 tips to save money.
Mar 17, 2024 5:56 am - Our subscription-based economy has a dark side. People are paying for things they don’t use or need, and they are struggling to unsubscribe when they want out.
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Not everyone needs therapy; how to build coping skills
Mar 16, 2024 6:00 am - Psychological suffering can signal a time for reflection and change, but it does not always require therapy. Other resources can help alleviate stress, anxiety and loneliness.
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Grief & healing: 12-month Christmas tree makes me happyMar 16, 2024 6:00 am - As the years move along after the death of a loved one, we find ways to simplify things so they are within manageable limits. We figure out how to get along.
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Soda bread focaccia merges the best of two breads in just 30 minutes
Mar 15, 2024 4:39 pm - Soda bread focaccia marries two popular breads in one delicious slab. Inspired by a recipe from Ireland’s Ballymaloe Cookery School, this flavorful, soft, crispy-topped bread could not be easier, or speedier, to assemble.
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Harper College student, World War II veteran to receive Congressional Gold Medal on March 21Mar 15, 2024 8:36 am - On March 21, lifelong learner and World War II hero Bernie Bluestein will be in Washington, D.C., to receive the nation’s highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold M...
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Warmer weather marks the return of citywide garage sale eventsMar 15, 2024 6:00 am - St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia are all preparing for garage sale season with this year’s citywide garage sale events. These basically give those who enjoy visiting garage sales on specific days the opportunity to cruise all over the place, using a map or phone app to find the sales.
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Board members should avoid being indecisiveMar 15, 2024 6:00 am - Good association board members should avoid indecisiveness and “paralysis by analysis.”
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Taking a walk after eating can help with blood sugar controlMar 15, 2024 12:16 am - Can taking a short walk within 90 minutes of eating help moderate blood sugar levels? Data from seven studies says yes.
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What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?
Mar 14, 2024 11:57 pm - An online breast cancer risk calculator received a dramatic increase in visits after Olivia Munn this week revealed her breast cancer diagnosis after using the calculator with her doctor. But is the calculator recommended for everyone?
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What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with it
Mar 14, 2024 11:38 pm - Losing someone important can feel catastrophic. Experiencing loss can lead to shifts in our biological systems. We need to be gentle with ourselves during the grieving process.