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"An Ikea employee displays the the company's vegetarian meatballs, during a worldwide launch at Ikea Anderlecht in Belgi

Engage Virtually: Tips for keeping older adults connected

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Before & After: 11 Trash to Treasure Transformations for Your Home and Life

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Before & After: Turn an Old Cabinet into a Kid’s Kitchen

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10 DIY Flower & Garden-Inspired Sweet Treats

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Why coronavirus death rates can't be summed up in one simple number

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President Joe Biden’s orders requiring vaccinations for about two-thirds of the U.S. workforce add to a patchwork of vac

9 Top Cats

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6 Pets that Traveled Long Distances to Get Home

"Pets can travel amazing distances to get back to their owners. See more pet pictures.©iStockphoto.comSalmon follow the

Arrival of European Breeds Wiped Out Native American Dogs

"The Labrador retriever, the most popular breed in the U.S. for 27 straight years, largely descended from Eurasian breed

Diploma in Hand: Post-high school guidance from online school graduates

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4 Creative Painting Ideas for the Home

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ThunderShirt Helps Fido Face Fear

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Digital Solutions for Small Business Owners

Digital Solutions for Small Business OwnersOne of the challenges facing small businesses today is trying to deliver the same customer experience as larger competitors. As technology advances and takes

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SUS: 33 Fun and Easy Among Us Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

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Benjamin Franklin's fight against a deadly virus: Colonial America was divided over smallpox inoculation, but he championed science to skeptics

Exactly 300 years ago, in 1721, Benjamin Franklin and his fellow American colonists faced a deadly smallpox outbreak. Th

Does Rover Have a “Red Cross”?

"Dr. Ann Schneider holds up the half-pint of blood that black Lab Jackson just donated at the Eastern Veterinary Blood B

Dream Home Quiet Walk Installation

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Easy Crockpot Chili Mac Recipe

This tasty recipe will surely be your go-to when it comes to easy weeknight meals. It requires just a few minutes prep a

How to Make Guacamole Deviled Egg Footballs

Everyone likes deviled eggs, and everyone likes guacamole — combine the two and youve got a hit on your hands! These cut

Greek 7 Layer Dip Recipe

The first time I made this was for a book club. And by "book club" I mean a bunch of my friends who sat around drinking

How to Make Brandied Cherries

Breaking out your very own homemade brandied cherries will put your next cocktail soiree over the top. Anyone can make a

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5 Little Known Facts About Fish

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The Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals on Home Goods

Black Friday may have already passed, but the savings continue with Cyber Monday. Amazon is offering hundreds of Cyb

How chemicals like PFAS can increase your risk of severe COVID-19

Nearly a year before the novel coronavirus emerged, Dr. Leonardo Trasande published “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer,” a book abo

A Bride’s Guide to Taking Down Her Wedding Updo

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Tips to Get the Whole Family Moving at Home

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Ease Into Education

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Safety Steps for Spooky Fun

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Smart Start: Savvy tips to kick off a new school year

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Create a Family-Friendly ‘Staycation’ : 5 ways to fill your home with happiness

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Aging with Vitality, Grace and Confidence

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How to Downsize a Recipe

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What You Need to Know About Your Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Care

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Vitamin D 101: 6 Vitamin D Deficiency Remedies for Women

While vitamin D deficiency is quite common, the symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked. This can be problematic in

Self-Improvement 101: 11 Habits of Successful People

From creating a solid morning routine, to implementing stellar productivity and time management systems, to prioritizing

10 Delicious Uses for Canned Beans

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