Dear Doctor, My grandson is in the first grade, and he asked me this question. “Grandma, how do I know I am conscious, and what is it?” I don’t ever remember thinking about such things in any grade. How would you respond? Grandma  Dear Grandma, You have one smart grandson. He has the DaVinci element […]

When Florida Lifestyle Homes newest model, the St. Martin II, sold a short time after opening in February, buyers took note of the trend-setting features of the home as well as the quality of craftmanship in the execution of the design. “Each year we review the features that have been popular in our models,” said Bill […]

Arrival of the Moon at its full phase April 29, will bring many admiring faces as people look up toward the “face of the ages” staring back. That’s the faithful face of the Man in the Moon, the fanciful depiction we see among the darker areas of the lunar surface forever aimed toward Earth. Like […]

The concept and origins of smart home devices go back at least 70 years: Ray Bradbury, a mid-century push-button house and ‘The Jetsons’ all foreshadowed smart home devices. Ray Bradbury saw it coming, from inside the walls of an imaginary empty house decades away. The acclaimed author’s 1950 short story, “There Will Come Soft Rains,” is […]

Give mom a gift that provides beauty all season long with minimal care. A basket, container or garden bed filled with these award-winning annuals is sure to generate a smile and enjoyment all summer long. If mom likes to garden, provide her with a few seeds, potting mix and a container. Include a few new […]

SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2018 / The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE), an environmental health nonprofit organization, announced today the launch of its new lifestyle website Because Health.The website offers environmental health educational content and information through a combination of science-based articles, tips, product recommendations and expert advice so that people can make well-informed, healthy and non-toxic choices. By partnering with environmental health […]

Living completely zero-waste may sound extremely daunting. Even if you don’t consider yourself a huge waste of resources, it’s hard to avoid that looming trash bag that stares at you every few days. And recycling, while a better option, isn’t always the best alternative: According to some reporters’ analyses, a lot of what we “recycle” actually ends up […]

FARGO, N.D. — During the winter months, its easy for kids to spend their time indoors, glued to their devices. But with summer just around the corner, the YMCA is trying to change that mentality. “Kids are sitting in front of their TV’s, playing on their phones, so if we can at least get that idea […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Senate Democrat is using marijuana’s informal holiday to announce a change of heart about the drug, another sign of the growing political acceptance of pot. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said Friday he’ll introduce a bill taking marijuana off the federal list of controlled substances — in […]

At any given moment, I have five things tucked into my handbag: a stainless steel water bottle, bamboo silverware, a glass jar, a tea towel, and a canvas tote bag. That also means I haven’t carried a clutch in two years. My garbage can fills up about once a month. You’ll never see me grab a […]