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Meal Ideas to Boost Colon Health
February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. For colon health, Dr. Isabelle von Althen-Dagum, a gastroenterologist at St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, N.Y., recommends a diet high in fish, vegetables and fruits. To foster a colon-healthy diet at home, try these simple meal ideas from von Althen-Dagum. Keep the health kick going…
What’s New in Interior Design: The 1970s
February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Picture it: You come home to find Dad watching TV in the living room, flipping between “MASH” and the latest Watergate report on the evening news. You hear the soulful sound of Marvin Gaye on the radio and follow it to find Mom making Jiffy Pop in her avocado-green kitchen, counters and appliances alike splashed…
Put Some Spring in Your Steps
February 14, 2018. Christina Elston
You might cover hundreds of miles on your next vacation or business trip, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy to reach the 10,000 steps a day that experts recommend for good health. There are ways, however, to tuck them in. “Every minute counts. Every step counts,” says Heidi Simon of America Walks, a…
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…
Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott on Their ’83 Chrysler E-Class
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
HGTV’s Property Brothers share memories of their first car.
Spring Into Shape With Outdoor Chores
February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
This spring, take advantage of the time you’ll already be spending outside and burn more calories by turning your outdoor chores into workouts.
How to Pack a Box Like a Pro
February 14, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
If you’re planning on moving or cleaning up this spring, you’ll probably be packing a lot of boxes. Keep in mind these tips from moving experts.
Picking the Right Tool for Your Home Project
February 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Having the right tools for a home improvement project can make a world of difference. Lowe’s spokesperson Matt Michaels had this advice for some potential tool quandaries.
Enjoy Fabulous Las Vegas No Matter Your Budget
February 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The glamour of Las Vegas has long beckoned travelers looking to hit it big on a glitzy escape from the daily grind. While the city made its name on casino gambling, today’s Vegas is increasingly family-friendly. Its lineup of attractions, hotels and restaurants offers something for budget-minded travelers, high rollers and everyone between. Budget Stay:…
Younger Travelers Take to Cruising
February 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Millennials are sailing more. Recent industry surveys found that 85 percent of people between ages 18 and 34 have more interest in cruise travel – particularly in small ship and river cruising – compared to one year ago, and they are cruising more often than Gen Xers (35-50) or baby boomers (50-68), too. Cruise lines…