One-third of adults in this country have high blood pressure, and the worst part of it is that about one-quarter of them don’t know it. Though high blood pressure (or hypertension) has no symptoms, it kills more than 56,000 men and women a year in the US alone and is a huge risk factor for… Continue reading Foods That Lower Blood Pressure (Part 1)
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The Ultimate Cheapskate’s 5 Big Ways to Save $20,000 a Year
Jeff Yeager Nearly all of the talk these days about economizing focuses on how to get what we want but pay less for it. It’s all about how to get more for less. For those of us who are longtime advocates of the “simple living” movement, it seems as if most Americans are missing what… Continue reading The Ultimate Cheapskate’s 5 Big Ways to Save $20,000 a Year
The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine
JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH Harvard Medical School Do you worry that coffee could harm your health? Relax. Studies suggest that, when consumed in moderation — meaning two to four eight-ounce servings daily — coffee may in fact be good for you. It is not clear whether the benefits come from coffee itself or its… Continue reading The Real Scoop on Coffee and Caffeine
How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
Sheila Buff When was the last time you bought a really good-tasting tomato from the grocery store? Weather permitting, you can grow a bumper crop of your own, much more delicious tomatoes this year and use them for salads, sauces and other recipes — and give them to grateful friends. Almost anyone can do it,… Continue reading How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
5 Steps To Cheaper Home Owners Insurance
Knowledge is power. When you are looking to make any major purchase or take out any long term insurance the first thing you should do is arm yourself with all the facts you need and this is by no means any different with your home owners insurance. Work out the value of your home and… Continue reading 5 Steps To Cheaper Home Owners Insurance