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seniors walking and holding hands outside Credit: MoMo Productions / Getty seniors walking and holding hands outside Credit: MoMo Productions / Getty seniors walking and holding hands outside Credit: MoMo Productions / Getty seniors walking and holding hands outside Credit: MoMo Productions / Getty If you love ending a meal with a quick walk outside, it turns out the practice is beneficial to more than just your digestive tract. According to new research published in the journal Sports Medicine, even walking for a quick 2 minutes after eating can help reduce blood sugar levels—which, in turn, may lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes....

reversible linen curtain Credit: CHELSEA CAVANAUGH Whether you struggle to sleep at night or you can’t hear your TV over the din that’s eking in from outside, you know your windows are letting in a lot of noise. And while replacing low-quality windows with soundproof ones may seem like an obvious answer to your problem, not everyone can swap windows on a whim. (We’re looking at you, renters!) Even if you can’t replace your windows, there are many things you can do to diminish the amount of sound they let in....

Modern scandinavian living room interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern scandinavian living room interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern scandinavian living room interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern scandinavian living room interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES There are many areas of our homes that we clean regularly—think bed sheets, toilets, and kitchen counters—but other parts often go neglected. If your couch is one of them, it’s likely because you have no clue where to start when it comes to cleaning the bulky piece of furniture....

Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture Credit: GETTY IMAGES Cozy room interior with electric fireplace and stylish furniture Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning 101 Cleaning Frequency Cleaning Fireplaces by Type How to Clean a Chimney Fireplace Doors Fireplace Accessories When the weather turns cold and wet, our homes are a warm respite—and where we spend so much of our time during the chilliest months of the year....

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cat yawning Credit: Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images cat yawning Credit: Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images cat yawning Credit: Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images cat yawning Credit: Natalia Ganelin/Getty Images If your cat puts you off cuddling every time he opens his mouth, the issue may be his teeth. Ward off gum disease, and its pernicious effects on both his breath and his overall health, by brushing them at least every other day, says Mary Krakowski Volker, DVM, a member of the American Veterinary Dental College Advocacy Committee....

bird seed and suet feeders Credit: Johnny Miller bird seed and suet feeders Credit: Johnny Miller bird seed and suet feeders Credit: Johnny Miller bird seed and suet feeders Credit: Johnny Miller “When I moved to my farm in Bedford,” Martha recalled in her column for the November 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living, “I noticed that the bird population was not what I had expected it to be. I saw jays, robins, red-tailed hawks, a random woodpecker, and lots of crows, but no finches, nuthatches, chickadees, or juncos....

irish wolfhound dog Credit: Kei Uesugi/Getty There’s a lot we’re willing to do for our pets, from upping our spending habits for them to making them the cutest DIYs and personalized toys. But one thing every pet owner could surely go without: all that pet hair. Whether you’re constantly spotting it on your clothes and linens or finding yourself covered in it after sitting down on your couch, anyone with a furry four-legged friend knows the struggle that comes from trying to clean up all that fur....

There’s a humble workhorse in your kitchen, right by the fridge. In It’s Always Freezer Season: How to Freeze Like a Chef With 100 Make-Ahead Recipes ($27, amazon.com), you’ll learn to lasso its powers, preserving fresh ingredients and complete heat-and-eat meals. Here are just a few brr-illiant ideas from authors chef Ashley Christensen and food writer Kaitlyn Goalen. Christensen and Goalen warmed up to their freezer big-time after collaborating on a cookbook for Poole’s, Christensen’s beloved Raleigh, North Carolina, diner....

Carina Nebula Credit: Courtesy of NASA Carina Nebula Credit: Courtesy of NASA Carina Nebula Credit: Courtesy of NASA Carina Nebula Credit: Courtesy of NASA The highly anticipated James Webb telescope launched in December 2021, and we’re just now seeing the first full color images captured by the infrared space observatory. With out-of-this-world photos of far off galaxies and cosmic phenomena, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has given us a true glimpse into the intricacies and mysteries of our universe....

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There are many reasons why we reach for the fabric softener come laundry day. Habit, for one. But we also want our clothes and linens to smell fresh and feel cozy—and to come out wrinkle- and static-free. For some, softener is as essential as detergent (several brands even market two-in-one formulas). But have you ever considered whether or not fabric softener actually works, and how it affects each item you send through the washing machine?...

air fryer on kitchen counter Credit: paulaphoto / Getty Images air fryer on kitchen counter Credit: paulaphoto / Getty Images air fryer on kitchen counter Credit: paulaphoto / Getty Images air fryer on kitchen counter Credit: paulaphoto / Getty Images More and more people are cooking with—and raving about—the air fryer. They argue that it has earned its place in the kitchen alongside your microwave, toaster oven, and multicooker. So, what is an air fryer, and do you really need one?...

Timing is everything when it comes to mulching, which is spreading mostly organic matter over the surface of soil to protect and improve its condition. But doing it too early could create problems, as could doing it too late. When’s the right time to mulch your garden? Here, we break it all down. RELATED: THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD BE MULCHING YOUR FLOWERING PLANTS When to Mulch The right time to mulch a garden is dependent on what type of plant material you are mulching and the weather conditions, says Kurt Morrell, the A....

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Four Leaf Clover Here are a few ideas on how you can take action and make a difference in your own community. Energy and Climate Change 1. Conduct an energy audit of your home or business. 2. Replace your lightbulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. 3. Buy or rent a hybrid car. 4. Install solar water heaters or solar electric panels at your home or office. 5. Buy a flex-fuel car and fill your tank with ethanol....

milk glass covered fruit bowl Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane milk glass covered fruit bowl Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane milk glass covered fruit bowl Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane milk glass covered fruit bowl Credit: Courtesy of Ruby Lane We’re willing to guess that you’re at least vaguely acquainted with milk glass, since specimens are stashed in the antiques shops all across America. But your grandmother likely remembers it well—it sat on her bedside table, she might have had a milk glass reading lamp, or a tremendous white punch bowl that seemed to glow like an opal may have been in her kitchen....

chef maya feller cooking at home Credit: Courtesy of Maya Feller / Wini Lao chef maya feller cooking at home Credit: Courtesy of Maya Feller / Wini Lao chef maya feller cooking at home Credit: Courtesy of Maya Feller / Wini Lao chef maya feller cooking at home Credit: Courtesy of Maya Feller / Wini Lao There’s no singular or correct way to eat or be healthy—that’s one of the biggest things Maya Feller, RDN, learned while writing her new cookbook, Eating From Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites From Cultures Around The World....

Bonsai, which translates to “planted in a container,” is the Japanese art of growing, caring for, and shaping miniature trees in trays, says the New York Botanical Garden. If you ask us, it’s one of the most interesting ways to bring a little more greenery into your home. If you’ve ever thought about growing a bonsai tree at home, now is the time to get started. You don’t need a ton of gardening experience to cultivate a small version of one of your favorite trees, which is actually what you’ll do when caring for a bonsai tree—there’s no set variety of plant required, but some types of trees do work better than others....