How To Clean Vintage Dishes Without Damaging Them
Collecting vintage dishware is appealing for a lot of reasons. Finding a beautiful piece at a flea market or thrift store can be exciting, especially when it turns out to be one…
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Most dependable used cars under $20,000, ranked for budget shoppers
Looking for a used car that won’t strain your budget? Dependability matters most, and not every low-cost option offers the same value. This ranked list highlights some of the…
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Major Review Finds Cancer Is Linked to Reduced Heart Rate Variability
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CDC vaccine locator malfunctions as experts push people to get flu shots now
People trying to get a flu shot or a COVID-19 booster have plenty of online resources to choose from, but a free federal search tool widely used to find the nearest vaccine…
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Oregon Could Open the Door to Second Homes on Farmland, and a 64-Year-Old Landowner May Be Able to Collect Rent Without It Counting as Social Security Earnings
Oregon is considering a measure that could allow farmers to add a second home and begin collecting rent, but Social Security rules about what counts as earnings are full of…
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Doctor Says Stroke Risk Is Climbing Among Younger Adults | Eye on Health
Dr. Jeremy Brown of Baylor Scott & White says younger adults should not assume they are protected from stroke because of their age, noting that rates of high blood pressure, high…
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When does caffeine become excessive? Local health experts outline the dangers
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The National Institutes of Health says eight in 10 people use caffeine every day. Although coffee, tea and soda are common sources, health experts…
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Xfinity user says 'free' watch offer turned into a $10 monthly charge for 36 months
An Xfinity customer said they were offered a watch at no cost, but later discovered an extra monthly charge tied to the promotion.
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How to keep training when your joints and energy are unpredictable
I recently had a workout where the first warm-up set felt fine, but the next one didn’t. My shoulder started to complain, and my energy held up only for a while before fading. The…
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How Insufficient Sleep May Contribute to Weight Gain
As a new school year begins, many families find themselves waking teenagers long before they feel ready to get up.
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Why Social Security Spousal Benefits Top Out at Half of a Partner’s Full Retirement Benefit
Applying for Social Security spousal benefits works under a separate set of rules from filing on your own earnings record, and missing one important deadline can permanently…
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Why Social Security Spousal Benefits Stop at Half of Your Partner’s Full Retirement Benefit
Spousal Social Security benefits cannot exceed 50% of a spouse’s full retirement age benefit, no matter how long you wait to claim.
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