Storm's coming. We must run to the grocery store and stock up like it is the end of the world. Water. Bread. Pop-Tarts. Pop-Tarts? Oh, yeah. Pop-Tarts are big during storms, particularly strawberry Pop-Tarts.Walmart discovered early on that when a storm threatens, the sale of Pop-Tarts increases seven times the normal sales rate.According to the Reader's Digest, Walmart … [Read more...] about Walmart stocks up on this odd item before a storm
Archives for September 2021
Older Kindles to go offline
Kindle users beware -- older Kindle e-readers with built-in 3G connectivity will start to lose their ability to connect to the internet in December, according to The Verge. Amazon announced the change as mobile carriers upgrade their networks to newer 4G and 5G technology. Kindles with built-in WiFi capabilities will still be able to connect to the internet wirelessly, but … [Read more...] about Older Kindles to go offline
The first three steps for the caregiver
By Barbara HintherI admitted I was powerless over dementia.Like the first step of the 12 steps in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, we have to accept we have no power over this disease. I was caring for my husband who had Lewy body dementia and my life was unmanageable. I came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity. The dementia caregiver … [Read more...] about The first three steps for the caregiver
Allergy season is the worst in decades
It's not just your imagination: Allergies really have been more severe this year. Experts chalk this up to a variety of factors, including higher pollen counts in many parts of the country. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, Americans in the western states suffered when mold and other allergens flourished in the hot weather, and drought conditions meant that the pollen could … [Read more...] about Allergy season is the worst in decades
Heart rhythm abnormality on the rise
Atrial fibrillation -- also called AFib -- is on the rise, with an estimated three million diagnosed adults in the US, according to the New York Times. That number is expected to quadruple with rising rates of obesity, diabetes and hypertension among aging adults. AFib is an irregular heartbeat that can sometimes contribute to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other … [Read more...] about Heart rhythm abnormality on the rise