On This Page Berries Dark Leafy Greens Dark Chocolate Beans Beets Orange Vegetables Peppers Nuts The foods and beverages you consume have a direct impact on your health, which is why it’s important to enjoy a diet loaded with nutrient-rich foods. A quick search will tell you that one of the easiest ways to promote heart health, reduce inflammation, and minimize the risk of diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer is to incorporate antioxidants into your diet....
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Woman with a dust stick cleaning central heating gas radiator at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman with a dust stick cleaning central heating gas radiator at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman with a dust stick cleaning central heating gas radiator at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman with a dust stick cleaning central heating gas radiator at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Why You Should Clean Your Radiator How to Clean a Radiator When to Call in a Professional In the thick of winter, your radiator works hard to keep your home cozy and warm....
Unlike your face, hands, or hair, it’s easy to forget about cleaning your ears. When you do remember, you likely reach for a cotton swab (commonly referred to as a q-tip) to give your ears’ interior a serious deep clean. However, while this vanity staple is perfect for eyeliner touch-ups and mascara smudges, it is ultimately damaging to your ears and should never be used to clear your ear canal of wax....
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As a new season arrives, many of us take it as an opportunity to declutter our closets and maximize our space. And when the pandemic hit, it was realization that our relationships with our clothing has changed. “Cleaning out clothes that no longer serve you can prepare you to usher in what’s next,” says Tomlin, “whether you’re saying goodbye to the pair of sweats you’ve worn all year or the ‘hard pants’ and heels from your pre-pandemic past....
travel with wedding dress Credit: Glen Allsop / Christian Oth Studio It’s true: There is an art to traveling with your wedding dress. One wrong move, and you could end up with a lost or damaged dress. Whether you’re traveling near or far, it’s common for a wedding dress to get a little wrinkled. While wrinkles might seem like the least of your problems, they shouldn’t be taken lightly. After all, many a fabric has been flawed from the incorrect wrinkle-removal method....
front-cover-pearlfryar1404-075-s112781-0216.jpg In the small rural town of Bishopville, South Carolina, Pearl Fryar has created a garden that contains hundreds of elaborate topiaries and attracts about 5,000 visitors each year. | Credit: Marion Brenner I am a voyeur of the first order when it comes to other people’s gardens. An organization that permits me to visit and study remarkable landscapes from the East to the West Coast is the Garden Conservancy (gardenconservancy....
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white kitchen Credit: hikesterson / Getty Images white kitchen Credit: hikesterson / Getty Images white kitchen Credit: hikesterson / Getty Images white kitchen Credit: hikesterson / Getty Images After spending nearly two years making virtually every meal from home, you might have stopped looking at your kitchen as a function-first room and started noticing its design potential. (Simply put, a heavily trafficked space deserves more than ho-hum cabinets or a lackluster backsplash....
` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Whether you’re saving money for a cash cushion, emergency savings, or a long-term goal like buying your own home, it all requires financial planning. But when we adhere to a strict budget, the thought of putting money aside may seem implausible....
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If you like to grow your own fruits and vegetables, tomatoes are a delicious and versatile choice that can thrive in both huge gardens or on small balconies. Despite the fruit’s popularity, tomatoes can be challenging to grow as the heavy feeders require constant nutrition and regular fertilization to produce well. “Like many herbaceous plants, tomatoes need nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, potash, calcium, and magnesium, along with other trace minerals to grow and fruit successfully,” says gardener and tomato growing expert Emma Biggs....
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A lot of prep work goes into painting a space, and that work all but doubles if the existing room is covered in wallpaper. Removing old, damaged, or peeling wall coverings can be a time consuming and messy process, which is why some homeowners prefer to paint over the paper whenever possible. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the best approach; in some cases, the covering is too damaged, old, or textured to make it worthwhile....
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who was hit with several inches (and in some cases, feet) of snow this week, then you may be wondering, what’s the difference between a snowstorm and a blizzard, anyway? According to Mental Floss, a snowstorm doesn’t necessarily involve snow—it could involve sleet, ice, or freezing rain and is usually accompanied by freezing temperatures. Snowstorms typically result in hazardous surfaces and poor driving conditions....
Excited woman with wine bottle for housewarming party Credit: jacoblund / Getty Images Excited woman with wine bottle for housewarming party Credit: jacoblund / Getty Images Excited woman with wine bottle for housewarming party Credit: jacoblund / Getty Images Excited woman with wine bottle for housewarming party Credit: jacoblund / Getty Images On This Page When to Give a Housewarming Gift Who Should Receive a Housewarming Gift Housewarming Gifts to Avoid The Best Housewarming Gifts Unlike being invited to a birthday party or bridal shower—when bringing a present is customary—the rules surrounding housewarming gifts are less obvious....
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For as sleek and streamlined as flat screen televisions look on a wall, the cables that dangle below them can be a major eyesore. “Flat screens are designed to be less obtrusive than the bulky television styles we grew up with,” Sarah Latham, founder of Latham Interiors, explains. “However, unless there are electrical outlets located exactly where the TV is being mounted, you’re going to have unattractive cords to deal with....
Without room to stretch out in an airplane’s cramped, constricted seats, many travelers ache soon after takeoff. Even those with excess legroom often suffer thanks to exhaustion and dehydration. (And let’s not forget about jet lag, which can cause body aches and pains even after you land.) If you’d like to fly ache-free, then here are four tips to prevent the most common flight pains. women in airplane seat reading book Credit: Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images Book the right seat....
