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Green Acre #113: Bug Buzz

Garlic works on vampires, so why not a few mosquitoes?

August 8, 2018

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Sunglasses for Sunny and Cloudy Days

Colorful, chic shades for all seasons from under-the-radar labels.

August 7, 2018

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Recognize the Signs of a Mini-Stroke

FAST is the most important word to remember.

August 6, 2018

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Punctuation for Dummie’s

Pity the poor, misused apostrophe.

August 5, 2018

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The Cocktail Crowd

What whets your boyfriend’s whistle can send you straight to the drunk tank, or the hospital.

August 2, 2018

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Green Acre #112: The Geranium App

Even when the flower’s fake, this crowd-sourcing app generally knows what it’s looking at.

August 1, 2018

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10 Scents Worth

Summer-appropriate fragrances for steamy August days.

July 31, 2018

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Hands Shaky? Don’t Panic.

The most common cause of trembling hands is Essential Tremor, a movement disorder.

July 30, 2018

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The Repo Man Cometh

What if a guy rang your doorbell and told you he had come to repossess your car?

July 29, 2018

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How Automobiles Drove the Women’s Suffrage Movement

An exhibit at the Frick Pittsburgh examines the close connection between women and cars in the early 20th century.

July 26, 2018

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Green Acre #111: Water, Water Everywhere . . .

. . . and water lilies and lotuses. But not at home. Sigh.

July 25, 2018

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That Nagging Cough: What Works, What Doesn’t

Why your cough may be sticking around and advice on how to treat it.

July 23, 2018

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Stylish Summer Sandals–On Sale

These summer deals on sandals are fleeting. Get ’em while you can.

July 22, 2018

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What’s Right (and Not So Right) About Eileen Fisher

The all-forgiving cut of these clothes makes them popular and useful. But pay attention.

July 19, 2018

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Green Acre #110 : Lime Disease

But you won’t catch this one unless you get a lot of sun.

July 18, 2018

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Kitchen Cheer

We can all use some friendly assistance in the heart of the home.

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The DNA of Italian Style

Some suggestions for how to look Italian.

July 17, 2018

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Chemicals Could be Padding Your Waistline

Environmental chemicals, even found in foods like strawberries and kale, are sabotaging our battle with the bulge.

July 16, 2018

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