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Healthiest State (MM #4685)
Last Friday, we discussed the happiest and unhappiest states in America. This week, researchers released data on the healthiest state. They look at factors like life expectancy, obesity, substance abu
Pickle Juice (MM #4684)
I have long been fascinated with home remedies for a variety of things. Some seem logical, while others come off sounding like a joke. Recently, I saw a headline claiming pickle juice could ease a s
Seasonal Affective Disorder (MM #4683)
In recent years, there's been a lot of talk about the need to focus on mental health. Years ago, when I lived in Northeast Ohio, I learned a lot about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At first, when
Tumblers (MM #4682)
Some of the hottest items for Christmas this year were tumblers from Stanley. They created the vacuum thermos over 100 years ago, and like any longtime product, sales ebb and flow. But a few years a
Jury Duty (MM #4681)
For many, getting a letter telling you you must report for jury duty brings a sense of dread. Well, it looks like some criminals are playing into that feeling. They've come up with a new phone scam. P
Mean Girls (MM #4680)
A couple of months ago, I saw a news story online announcing the release date for the new Mean Girls movie. The original has become one of my favorites, and I usually watch it whenever I see it on TV.
Fruit Stripe Gum (MM #4679)
Any kid in the 60s or 70s loved going to the grocery store or drugstore. It usually meant we could get a candy bar or some gum. And if I had a choice, I would usually get a pack of Fruit Stripe Gum.
Happiest State (MM #4678)
I was scrolling through my news feed the other day when I saw a headline that made me pause: Revealed: The Happiest State in the US. Of course, I had to find the answer, but first, I tried to guess th
Blood Donation (MM #4677)
The Red Cross is reporting that blood donation numbers are down right now. That often happens after the holidays, but today, these stats are setting off alarms. The number of people donating blood is
Traffic Stops (MM #4676)
Traffic stops are part of the daily routine for many law enforcement officers. And most patrolmen often start the same way. They ask you for your license and registration and then utter the words; do