How Does Alcohol Increase Dementia Risk? Moderation, not deprivation, may be best for adults when it comes to this beverage. Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of dementia by negatively affecting brain function, increasing inflammation, and altering the gut microbiome. According to nutrition expert Dustin Moore, Ph.D., RDN, alcohol is a biochemical toxin that crosses […]
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These are definitely worth the money PBS Passport – shows, news, documentaries, NOVA, and even some foreign TV https://www.pbs.org/passport/learn-more/ AARP – actually you only have to be 18! The most used, for me, are the restaurant discounts. Usually 10%, sometimes 15%. Just depends. But also discounts on lodging, vehicle rentals, all kinds of stuff.” https://www.aarp.org/
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W ITH HACKERS AND Data brokers desperately coveting your email address, it’s important to keep your private data safe. With Apple’s Hide My Email feature, you can create unlimited unique email addresses wherever you log in. Anything sent to these addresses is automatically forwarded to your personal inbox, and any replies you send will instead
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To mend polarization, start with the person in the mirror. From a recent article in the Portland Press Herald by Linda L. Morrison, Professor at University of New England. The author, a clinical psychologist and university professor, reflects on the role of the far left in contributing to the increasing political polarization in the U.S.
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Very popular dish with many variation on preparations and proteins used. This one does not have too many ingredients and can be easily doubled for larger groups. It tastes just as good reheated from leftovers the next day. Make the chicken marinade in the morning to give it a few hours in the refrigerator, then
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Skillet Toad in the Hole With Quick Tomato Chutney A jewel-red tomato chutney brings a welcome burst of sunshine to this classic British dish. Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Makes: 4 INGREDIENTS For the chutney: 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar
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Seems like this just keeps getting worse as we deal with hackers and others who steal our information. Here are a few ways to protect yourself. We read, it seems, of daily thefts of credit card information. Big companies get hacked like Capital One, Target, Home Depot and so on. You can minimize your risk
Each year this thought comes back to haunt us as New Year, New You. We promise ourselves to do better this time. We won’t botch it or loose interest this time. It will be different. Think about it. If all this effort really worked, there would be fewer people starting this routine. What’s in your
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Controlling one’s breath can help reduce anxiety. Prana means life or universal force/energy in Sanskrit and Yama means control. Think of it as regulation of life force energy and to elevate or raise it. In simple terms, think of the mind as a kite and pranayama as a string or thread to control it. As
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The Health app on iPhone is a powerful yet often overlooked tool that compiles health data in a user-friendly format. Many users find it overwhelming or worry about privacy, but the app is highly customizable and secure. With iOS 18, the app has undergone mostly cosmetic changes, such as renaming “Favorites” to “Pinned Content” and