Tip of the day: Save water, save money
The federal Energy Star program has revamped its standards for dishwashers. Machines made after mid-August 2009 must be at least 48 percent more efficient than federal energy-use standards require to qualify. What's more, for the first time...
Tip of the day: Think you're not at risk for the flu?
Skipping the flu shot because you think you're not part of an at-risk population? Think again. Yes, the flu shot is especially important for certain groups of *people?including pregnant women, those over age 50, and anyone with...
This is one of those etiquette questions that I never am quite sure of. Obviously, you should tip when you're at a restaurant and being served. Your tip is payment for the service. And obviously you should tip when you have food delivered. Your tip is paying for the delivery. But when you call...
Tip of the day: Cut the salt, not the flavor
You may think you need salt to enhance the flavors of your food, but there are tasty lower-sodium alternatives you should consider, particularly if you*are at risk for*high blood pressure and heart disease.*Get creative and*use*herbs and...
Tip of the day: Keep treadmills out of your child's reach
Hospital-treated treadmill injuries have risen an estimated 62 percent from 2000 to 2006. And the greatest percentage of injuries has been among toddlers, who were hurt while a parent using the machine didn't see the child playing...
Tip of the day: Buy produce in season for savings
A grocery cart full of healthful fruits and vegetables can be expensive, but buying in season can help you spend less. That means no strawberries in winter in Maine, when you'll pay for shipping from some far-off warm place. Seasonal...
Tip of the day: Stronger body, stronger immune system?
Moderate workouts can temporarily strengthen your defenses by boosting the circulation of white blood cells throughout the body, which allows them to detect invading and infected cells earlier. Repeated often enough, these short-term...
Tip of the day: Make healthy habits a family affair
Children really do learn by example, so if you're not eating healthfully and exercising, it will be that much tougher to get them to improve their habits. They might feel isolated and resentful if they're made to nosh on carrot sticks...
Tip of the day: Fat and fit?
People with strong cardiovascular function, regardless of their size, are healthier and live longer than their sedentary counterparts. For example, in a study of 2,603 people age 60 and older published last year in the Journal of the American Medical...
Sorry i dont have a lot of detail!
and ive seen this commercial like 10 billion times and i still dont know
who makes it!
it starts off with a boy and he has like the touch screen thing on his shirt and hes singing "do do doo do do do do do do do..." and it keeps going and all the little screens...
Tip of the day: Choose a home exercise machine to fit your budget
Thinking about canceling that gym membership and working out at home? With more and more people watching their wallets, you're not alone. Industry analysts say that gym memberships peaked at 42.7 million in 2006, have...
Tip of the day: Choose a home exercise machine to fit your budget
Thinking about canceling that gym membership and working out at home? With more and more people watching their wallets, you're not alone. Industry analysts say that gym memberships peaked at 42.7 million in 2006, have...
Tip of the day: Not all foods in your fridge need to be organic
Studies show that by eating organic food you can greatly reduce your exposure to chemicals found in some conventionally produced foods. But you don't have to clean out your wallet to buy organic foods if you know which ones to...
Tip of the day: Help your kids get some zzzz's
School's in session, but your children might have grown accustomed to staying up late over the summer break. When kids don't get a proper night's rest, their mood and performance can be affected. So, how do you get them to settle on a...