To set a holiday budget, start with one total you can pay without borrowing. Take what is left after regular bills and savings. Then split it across gifts, travel, food, décor, shipping, tips and...
To sleep better in winter, keep the same bed and wake times, get outside in daylight, and keep the bedroom dark and cool. The CDC’s NIOSH puts cool at about 65 to 68°F. Adults need at least 7 hours, per the...
When to get a flu shot comes down to a window. For most people who need one dose, CDC says September and October are generally good times to be vaccinated. Everyone should ideally be vaccinated by the end of...
Adults who want to stay active in winter are working toward the same weekly total the CDC sets all year: at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening. The CDC says that total can be split...
To avoid overeating on Thanksgiving, build your first plate from fruits and vegetables and eat those first, per the National Institutes of Health. Use smaller plates, slow down, and give yourself time before seconds...
To choose a health insurance plan, compare what each one will cost you over a full year, not just the monthly premium. Add the premium, the deductible and your copays or coinsurance. Then check the out-of-pocket maximum...
A turkey is done when a food thermometer reads at least 165°F in the innermost part of the thigh, the innermost part of the wing and the thickest part of the breast. That is the safe turkey internal temperature on the...
Winter blues are the common dip in mood that comes when days get shorter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that returns each season, with symptoms lasting about 4 to 5 months a year, per the...
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 you will...
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 2026, and...
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