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Harvest of the Month: Oranges

As a source of fragrant orbs that suggest sunshine on even the dreariest winter days, the orange tree is the most common fruit tree in the world, with most of...

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Real-Life Makeover: You Edition

In recent years, it has seemed like you can’t turn on the TV without seeing some kind of makeover show.Series like “Extreme Makeover,” “Fixer Upper,” “What Not to Wear” and...

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Change Your Perspective

With the start of a new year, many of us want to take new control of our world. Unfortunately, the world doesn’t always cooperate. If we change our perspective, we...

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Prepare Now for a Happy 2023

Often, we start thinking about New Year’s resolutions at around 11:57 on New Year’s Eve. Maybe that’s why fewer than 10% of us ultimately reach the goals we set at...

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Calendar Check: Keeping the Family on Course

Countless family squabbles have been sparked by misunderstandings about who’s got to be where and when, who’s picking up whom, when special events are planned, etc. Fortunately, many of these...

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How to Read an Explanation of Benefits

Most people who have health insurance have become accustomed to receiving an Explanation of Benefits (or “EOB”) after a provider visit. Usually prominently marked “This is not a bill,” the...

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Harvest of the Month: Kale

For many of us, kale seems like a virtual newcomer to the food world. In fact, up until a few years ago, it was often used only as something to...

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Stay Active this Winter

While it’s easy to believe that winter is the time to get cozy under a blanket and not come out until spring, severely curtailing your physical activity during the cold...

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Eat Smart and Be Happy During the Holidays

Candy. Buttery mashed potatoes. Cookies. Fatty meats. Stuffing. Pies. Let’s face it: Holiday food is a big part of what many of us look forward to this time of year....

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Eyes and Teeth: When are they Covered?

Your eyes and your teeth have something in common: They tend to be treated differently than the rest of your body when it comes to health benefits. In fact, you...

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