When I was a kid, the part of a dentist appointment I dreaded the most was not the cleaning or the exam but the fluoride trays. I hated waiting for what seemed like eternity with trays of cold, bubblegum-flavored goo sitting on my teeth (I eventually ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot TopicEver wonder how you can keep cut flowers fresh and vibrant? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means you might be receiving flowers from loved ones. After the initial oohs and ahs, many of us stick the bouquet in a vase with ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeWhether you’re single or in a relationship, you probably have some Valentine's Day expectations. If you’re single, you might expect to feel a little lonely. If you’re in a relationship, you might expect particular romantic gestures from ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot TopicFebruary is American heart month. You've probably heard that heart health is a critical to longevity—but did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States?1 Heart disease is the name for a group of conditions ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot TopicJanuary is National Radon Awareness month. Radon: it sounds like the name of a science fictional villain, but it’s actually a very real threat to your health. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and minimize radon in your home. What ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot TopicIf you follow the news, you may have heard about the recent outbreak of norovirus at Chipotle restaurants. You may have wondered, What is norovirus? And What can I do to avoid getting sick? Facts about Norovirus Norovirus is a virus that ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeGiardia is a microscopic parasite that can infect people and pets. It is passed through contact with infected waste or contaminated water. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, cramps, gas, and nausea and usually show up one to three weeks ... READ MORE
Category: SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeWe’ve all had the experience of seeing an example of an “ideal” body—say, on a magazine cover—and feeling bad, if only for a moment, about our own bodies. Worse, we may get messages from the people around us that our bodies aren’t ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot TopicWe’re told by nutritionist and dieticians to “watch our portions,” but we’re also told to get enough servings of this or that food group. It can be hard to make sense of both recommendations—we have to get the right number of calories ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeThe New Year is a great time to take stock of your finances and set goals for the coming year and beyond. No matter your income, making a budget can help you achieve those goals and make you feel more in charge of where your money goes. However, ... READ MORE
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