A local FanDuel user opens the sports betting app on his phone. Photo provided. You can bet on it – and on most everything else Americans will wager more than $23 billion on this year’s Super Bowl, according to estimates from the American Gambling Association.... Evergreen 30 Jan 2025 | 11:24
Exercise more without punishing yourself The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that healthy adults should spend at least 20 minutes a day on moderate... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:52
Photo via Bigstock Unpaid medical bills can no longer appear on credit reports The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule will remove $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of more than... Healthy You 23 Jan 2025 | 03:18
Photo via BigStock The power of touch can ease depression and anxiety The idea that touch, when it’s wanted, can boost both physical and mental health is well-established. But the wealth of studies... Healthy You 23 Jan 2025 | 03:14
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:44
Photo via Bigstock Tips to help make New Year’s resolutions stick Experts say January can be a good time to reflect on self-improvement, but acknowledge it takes work to make resolutions... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:47
How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists think that the winter surge... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:40
Benjamin Franklin was a big proponent of rising early and getting to work. But now British researchers say some people are more alert later in the day. (Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, painted by David Martin) Does early to bed, early to rise really make you healthy, wealthy and wise? Is hitting the hay early and waking with the sun really the best way to face the day? A new study out of London is questioning... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:30
Photo via BigStock Doctors worry that iodine deficiency — a dietary problem from the past — is coming back Testing ruled out their first suspicion. But further tests pinpointed what they — and the boy — had been missing: iodine.... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:56
Here’s what you need to know about credit card defaults With high levels of credit card debt and high inflation, many consumers have found themselves unable to cover monthly payments,... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:59
Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20% The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation.... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 05:35
10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025 Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you... Healthy You 30 Jan 2025 | 06:04
Passport applications on the rise The demand for United States passports is surging, leading some area agencies to require appointments for application. Politics... Evergreen 20 Jan 2025 | 02:19
BC1 From left, Rose McLaughin wins first place, Robert Houdershieldt takes third, and Sal and Christy Guccione place second in the Everything Bacon Contest on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Wallkill Valley Post #8441 in Vernon. (Photos by Maria Kovic) Cooking bacon with everything Rose McLaughin took first place with her Bacon Chip Brownie in the Everything Bacon Contest on Sunday, Jan. 12 at Veterans... Local News 17 Jan 2025 | 04:55
Local homeless population rises A warm place to shelter from brisk winter weather is a luxury that many people can’t afford. The population of homeless people... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 10:29
