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Note-taking methods for college freshmen (and everyone else)

by Harold Carey Jr

For plenty of incoming freshmen, college is a rude awakening, a place where bad habits are laid bare and those who make it to class and take good notes are the ones who come out ahead.To make it to class, just go to bed at a reasonable hour and set an alarm. To take good notes, try some of the following strategies: The outline method is one of the most popular and … [Read more...] about Note-taking methods for college freshmen (and everyone else)

Back-to-school homework tips

by Harold Carey Jr

Nobody's perfect, and that includes kids when it's time for homework. Procrastination can lead to after-dinner battles and evening scrambles to get assigned work done before bedtime. But homework doesn't have provoke anxiety every day -- try a few of these tips to make homework easier and less stressful for everyone. * Designate a space for homework, like a corner in a … [Read more...] about Back-to-school homework tips

Spatial repellents make patio dining better

by Harold Carey Jr

Lovely summer evening can be great opportunities for dinner on the patio, but one party crasher always ruins the fun: the mosquito. Instead of slathering your body with repellent, try repelling mosquitos from the space around you. It's possible with spatial repellents.A controlled-release spatial repellent device, which disperses repellent in an ultra-fine mist from a … [Read more...] about Spatial repellents make patio dining better

Seven ways to hammer hay fever

by Harold Carey Jr

If you are among the one-in-four people who are sensitive to pollens or mold spores, remember these ways to fight mother nature. 1. Stay inside most of the time between 9 a.m. and sunset. Doctors at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver say that during the day, thermal currents and winds toss ragweed pollen and mold spores around in the air.2. Protect … [Read more...] about Seven ways to hammer hay fever

Low-fat or full-fat dairy? It’s complicated

by Harold Carey Jr

Stick to low-fat or fat-free dairy, nutrition guidelines frequently advise, and receive all the nutritional benefits of dairy (like calcium and protein) without the saturated fat that can raise cholesterol and lead to heart attacks and strokes. That was the advice for decades from venerable sources like the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and … [Read more...] about Low-fat or full-fat dairy? It’s complicated

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