The virus can lead to severe conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. But these strategies can help you sidestep them. The body aches, cough, fever, chills, and sore throat that come with the flu are miserable enough. But “older adults are at a much greater risk of serious complications compared to young, healthy people because the immune […]
Thinking about making a New Year’s resolution that will really make a difference? In 2020, commit to taking on fewer things but doing them better. Consider making your 2020 resolution about doing fewer things, but doing each one better. More is more, except when it’s not. Americans have a tendency to stuff 50 pounds into a […]
Shopping for holiday gifts should be fun, not stressful. But when you’re at a loss for what to get your recipient, hours spent browsing stores often feels fruitless and tiring. If you’re trying to find the perfect present for the techie in your life, but have no idea where to start, we’re here to help. This […]
Some people would call me a road warrior. I started traveling for business 25 years ago as I began speaking for and consulting with a wide variety of organizations across the country. In 2019, I took 38 trips to 52 different cities and was away from home 110 days. I guess that gives me the […]
Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze. Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of […]
Disney Plus is the on-demand, ad-free streaming service that Disney fans have been waiting for. On the first day of its launch, more than 10 million people signed up. It’s now live and available to stream. The streaming service costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year after a seven-day free trial. Subscribers will be able to enjoy TV and series […]
Workers at Microsoft Japan enjoyed an enviable perk this summer: working four days a week, enjoying a three-day weekend — and getting their normal, five-day paycheck. The result, the company says, was a productivity boost of 40%. Microsoft Japan says it became more efficient in several areas, including lower electricity costs, which fell by 23%. And […]
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Sam Marvin remembers walking to the farmers market with his grandmother every day as a child. When they got back home, she would begin cooking dinner for the family. “And the next morning, we would get up, and me and my grandma would do the exact same thing, over and over,” said Marvin, a Los […]
When the temperatures finally begin to drop again, you can know your fireplace is ready to go, whether it be a gas insert or a traditional fireplace, with these tips on annual maintenance. Considering the risks involved when heating systems are neglected – and the benefits of having them properly maintained – it is wise […]
