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Got leftover Easter ham? Add it to hearty split pea soup
Soup is a great post-Easter dish, especially during the cool, rainy days of April
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Italian cookies are a holiday treat
Here's an easy recipe for cookies that are light and buttery
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Here’s help for deciding who should make end-of-life healthcare decisions
Naming a healthcare proxy is an essential part of advanced care planning, but many of us haven't done it.
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12 things to help you find community and combat loneliness
Because social connection is such a significant predictor of longevity, it's adults who need more playdates.
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How to weigh the pros and cons of buying pet insurance
Spend money you'll never see or end up paying costly vet bills? That's the pet insurance dilemma.
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Cat expert explains why your cat is always acting weird
Here are some answers to the question, Why does my cat do that?
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For a classic Italian comfort food, try meatballs
Slathered in a plain red sauce or stuffed in a hoagie, it's all good.
Simple pasta dish won’t keep you sweating over a hot stove for long
Quick easy recipe for Linguine With Clam Sauce is perfect for Labor Day get-togethers.
Recipe: Easy strawberry cake is the summer stuff of angels
Strawberry Angel Food Cake is light with just enough sweetness to satisfy
Senior living: What to do when arthritis dictates what you do
Arthritis affects nearly a quarter of all adults in the United States, and there is great variability in how it may impact day-to-day life.