Women all over the world have a longer life expectancy than men, according to the World Health Organization. It’s no different in the United States, where the average life expectancy at birth for women is 81.1 years compared with 76.1 years for men. One reason why this is so is that women are generally more …
Most of us are pretty familiar with sweet corn: pull back the husk, remove the silk and use it to make your favorite fresh corn recipe. Field (or dent) corn, on the other hand, is a whole different thing. This corn is starchier than its sweet cousin, so you can’t eat it straight off the …
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Breast cancer was the furthest thing from Aubrey Glencamp’s mind when he discovered a strange bump on one of his pecs. He was just 33 years old, he didn’t have any family history of the disease, he was in good health so he didn’t have any of the typical risk factors for the disease. Oh, …
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You’ve probably been there: After slathering your morning toast with an *ahem* generous amount of peanut butter, you catch a glimpse of the nutrition content on the jar and are, er, kinda shocked. It’s true that peanut butter isn’t exactly low in fat or calories by any means. A serving size of PB is generally …
The crisper is a notorious produce graveyard haunted by good intentions. It always seems like such a good idea to load up on bushels of juicy peaches, bunches of kale, and herbs by the armfuls when you’re at the farmers market. It’s easy to forget that your healthy haul might spoil before you’ve had a …
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Turns out Grandma was right: the best part of the bread is the crust. It’s loaded with antioxidants, says a group of scientists in Germany. But “unwanted” crusts also make the world’s best bread pudding! It’s classic comfort food, with chewy edges, a gooey center, and cinnamon-brown sugar flavor throughout. Bread pudding is also a …
You don’t have to be overly pedantic or fastidious to realize the importance of using proper grammar. By learning simple ways to avoid poor grammar, you can dodge the dreaded résumé fail and type pristine emails with ease. The most common grammatical errors can trip up even the most conscientious writer. No matter how smart …
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Knives are crucial for cooking – they help you chiffonade your basil, dice your onions, and fillet your fish. But knives are also expensive, sharp, and a little daunting. Chances are good, however, that you have at least one knife you love in your kitchen – but are you treating it right? Whether it’s that …
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As we navigate raising children and grandchildren, one of the most important lessons we impart on younger generations is simple — always be kind. Being polite in a world that isn’t always sunshine and rainbows can go a long way. But sometimes, we as adults fall short. It’s important to be polite to cultivate meaningful …