Thanksgiving leftovers keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Set the fridge to 40°F or below. Get them chilled within 2 hours of cooking. If...
Most morning meditation advice is mostly packaging. “Transform your day.” “Reset your nervous system.” “Unlock calm.” The claims are big and the instructions are vague. Read past that, the way you would read...
HSA vs FSA comes down to who owns the money and which health plan you have. An HSA is yours to keep, rolls over every year and needs a high-deductible plan. An FSA runs through an employer, caps at $3,400 for...
Cold weather hydration works best on a schedule, not on thirst. Cold exposure can blunt thirst, cold air carries little moisture, and you still sweat under winter layers. Sip fluids through the day. Count warm drinks...
You may need more vitamin D from food or a supplement in winter, especially if you live in the northern half of the country. A classic study found that winter sun in Boston makes no vitamin D in skin from November...
Thaw a turkey in the refrigerator for about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds, so a 20-pound bird needs 4 to 5 days. In cold water it takes about 30 minutes per pound, with the water changed every 30 minutes. Those are...
To avoid getting sick on a cruise, wash your hands with soap and water before every meal and after the restroom, get your flu shot at least two weeks before you sail, pack seasickness and cold remedies, and report...
To adjust to daylight saving time when clocks fall back, keep your wake-up time fixed, get bright light and some movement soon after you wake, and go to bed when you feel sleepy instead of forcing the old clock time...
Picture this. The sun clambers over the horizon at 5:30 a.m., uninvited and wildly overdressed in gold. Your body wakes up already tired. Your jaw aches. Your shoulders hover near your ears like two stubborn earrings...
Travel anxiety doesn’t knock. It moves in three weeks before your flight, rearranges your furniture, and starts asking why you haven’t packed yet — you haven’t, it’s Tuesday — and by the time...
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