Published by: Almanac Rosemary is an attractive perennial shrub with fragrant leaves. It’s also a popular culinary herb with a wonderful aroma and piney taste which goes well with meat, soups, and potatoes. Learn how to plant, grow, prune, and harvest rosemary the right way! About Rosemary Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is a compact small to […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging The MIND and Mediterranean diets — both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and fish — are associated with fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of older adults. Green leafy vegetables in particular were associated with less Alzheimer’s brain pathology. This
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When it comes to vitamins and minerals, multiple pills aren’t necessary Published by: AARP Taking a dietary supplement or two (or five) every day isn’t exactly uncommon. About 70 percent of adults age 60 and older reported taking at least one supplement in the past month — be it a multivitamin or a chocolate-flavored calcium
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Published by: Almanac You know that everything tastes better when grilled over an open flame. Let’s refresh our memories with some grill advice for the summer. Start with a clean grill. (See tip #10.) Before you turn the grill on, lightly baste your grill grates with a cooking oil or spray to keep food from
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Published by: PGIA Millions of people receive a subsidy to help with the cost of their healthcare plan premiums, through the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC), but they could end up owing money back to the government if the credit isn’t calculated correctly. That’s probably not what you were hoping for when you applied for
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Published by: Almanac There’s nothing quite like the taste of homegrown tomatoes. But they aren’t a plant that you can just leave to grow. Some knowledge and care is required in order to avoid common pitfalls. We’ll run through 10 tips and tricks for trouble-free tomatoes. 1. Choose the Right Variety It may seem obvious,
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center You may be exposed to Medicare fraud at any time before you enroll in a plan when you access care at a doctor’s office or a facility, or at other times. Learn about common behaviors and actions below that may help you recognize and protect yourself from fraudulent activity. Billing
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Published by: Almanac Hey—What’s that smell? If you think you’ve got a skunk hanging around your yard, it’s time to act! Here’s how to identify skunks and deter them from your yard and garden. What Are Skunks? Skunks are nocturnal animals that are naturally mild-mannered and non-aggressive; they prefer small animals and insects for dinner
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Published by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention We’ve all been there before. We can’t find our keys or remember what we went into the next room to get. But when memory loss starts to interfere with your daily life and is happening more often, it could be a sign of something more. Know when
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are warm year-round, the summer months bring particular and more widespread heat hazards. According to Heat.gov, a federal clearinghouse for information on extreme heat, 41,490,714 Americans are under heat alerts. The
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