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Comfort Zones
According to a recent survey by the Cleaning Institute Organization, 96 percent of people think it’s important to have a clean home. But with busy schedules, we sometimes fall short.
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Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables every day? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans should fill half their plate with fruits and vegetables. Most people don’t come near that amount.
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Colder temperatures, snow, and ice can do some damage on the exterior of your home, especially to wooden decks. There are three steps to winterizing your deck: Give your deck a good wash. Start by removing furniture and planters for storage. Moisture caught between the deck and planters or furniture can seep into the wood [...]
Vital Forces
TV’s Dr. Mehmet Oz is joining the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and government health agencies this month to launch Care About Your Care, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about what people can do to recognize and receive quality health care.
Boomer Basics
High gas prices and an uncertain economy are putting vehicle fuel efficiency at the top of many drivers’ priority lists. A 2011 survey by Consumer Reports found that 62 percent of those surveyed are planning on making their next car much more fuel efficient. But what if a new vehicle isn’t in your budget? Take [...]
Vital Forces
Hearing loss affects over 30 million Americans—and it’s not just a problem for the elderly. The majority (65 percent) of people with hearing loss are actually younger than age 65. There are more than six million people in the U.S. between the ages of 18 and 44 with hearing loss, and nearly one and a [...]
Comfort Zones
This Fruit Blast Smoothie is just one example of an easy, delicious, and nutritious drink that can be ready in just minutes. Six different fruits provide not only a summery fruit flavor blast, but also all of the vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber that you get from fresh fruit. And eggs* add a protein punch.
Comfort Zones
Each year, uncontrolled bugs, including, beetles, cockroaches, ants, centipedes, sow bugs, and box elder bugs, are a relentless annoyance that homeowners across the country fight to keep out of their homes. Homeowners are faced with the uncomfortable prospect of these home invaders sullying their well-kept abodes, hiding in cracks and corners, searching for food, and [...]
Comfort Zones
Tuna Stir-Fry Over Whole-Wheat Vermicelli Grilled Salmon Over Lentil Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette Fish is both a delicious and nutritious meal option, but one from which home chefs often shy away. In a new series of CanolaInfo recipes and videos, Carla Hall, (yes! Carla—a finalist on “Top Chef” Seasons 5 and 8!) answers common questions [...]