Is the best part of waking up cereal and milk in your cup? Turns out, dry cereal has quite a fascinating history, and while it's common today, it's also a surprisingly new invention. Before modern times, dry cereal wasn't really a thing. Folks might enjoy warm porridge or oatmeal, but not the cereal staples that now fill the breakfast aisle. Cereal offers a relatively … [Read more...] about A sweet history of breakfast cereal
Little resolutions that make a big impact
Forget splashy goals that you forget about by February (or sooner). Here are some simple resolutions that may not seem like much, but can create lasting change in 2023 and beyond.* Ditch the snooze button. Set your alarm for when you'll really get up, or choose a sound that's impossible to ignore if you actually need to get up earlier. * Be on time. Perfection isn't … [Read more...] about Little resolutions that make a big impact
Implant treats macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration can rapidly steal your sight and the treatment, injections in the eye, can be daunting.But a new implant not only treats the disease, but makes those shots unnecessary.The implant, called Susvimo, is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted into the upper part of the affected eye where it can't be perceived and won't impede vision. It works … [Read more...] about Implant treats macular degeneration
Need a reason to head outside in the winter? Get a trail cam!
You know you shouldn't hibernate all winter, but the motivation to get out in the cold can be hard to locate.Here's an idea: Get a trail cam.These are battery-operated cameras that stay outside and take a picture or short video when something moves in front of them. You can access footage from your mobile device or you can just pick them up and look at the photos they … [Read more...] about Need a reason to head outside in the winter? Get a trail cam!
Four things to know before buying an induction cooktop
Traditionally, gas ranges have been the first choice for dedicated home cooks, but that's likely to change. Induction cooking is gaining steam in the U.S. market, and according to Forbes, it will overtake gas and electric ranges and cooktops within a couple of decades. But before you make the switch to induction, there are a few important things you should know. 1. … [Read more...] about Four things to know before buying an induction cooktop