5 wintry books to read during long nights
Walden Pond was Thoreau’s sometimes chilly muse. Lane Turner for The Boston Globe/via Getty Images Liz Rosenberg, Binghamton University, State...
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Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
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How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
Long-term exposure to high heat can become lethal. Mark Wilson/Getty Images W. Larry Kenney, Penn State; Daniel Vecellio, Penn State;...
Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and not just at picnics and parties
Dairy, meats and eggs can get risky when left in warm conditions. Westend61 via Getty Images Elena N. Naumova, Tufts...
Take Summer Grilling to New Heights with a Versatile Veggie
The fresh flavor of favorite foods pulled hot off the grill makes summer cookouts a treasured pastime for families across...
Vet-Approved Tips to Help Keep Pets Safe this Summer
Vet-Approved Tips to Help Keep Pets Safe this Summer Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on pets....
Looking for healthy summer activities? We have some ideas – including how to help protect yourself against pneumococcal pneumonia
With the arrival of summer, we can start to think about what makes the season special: time at the beach...
Safe Summer Fun
Safe Summer Fun Safe Summer Fun. Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and...
Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long
Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long. 4 tips to overcome warm weather hazards Keep Pets Safe All Summer Long....
4 Outdoor Home Improvement Projects to Tackle this Summer
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Should we protect nature for its own sake? For its economic value? Because it makes us happy? Yes
A ladybug crawls on a paloverde flower in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Hannah Schwalbe, NPS/Flickr Bradley J. Cardinale, Penn...
Sunny Summertime Safety: Tips for enjoying the great outdoors
Sunny Summertime Safety: Tips for enjoying the great outdoors A bright, sunny day offers opportunities for warm-weather fun. To make...
Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert
Swing Into Spring with a Special Easter Dessert It’s tough to top the joy of an Easter morning spent celebrating...
The roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
Sacred hares, banished winter witches, and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient Children celebrating Easter,...
Sweeten Up Spring with an ‘Eggstra’ Creative Brunch
Sweeten Up Spring with an 'Eggstra' Creative Brunch It’s hard to top a brunch feast spent snacking on sweet treats...
5 ways Americans’ lives will change if Congress makes daylight saving time permanent
Some people dread the time change that occurs twice a year – and for good reason. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Steve...
11 things you can do to adjust to losing that hour of sleep when daylight saving time starts
The time change can make you feel jet-lagged. Laura Olivas/Moment via Getty Images Deepa Burman, University of Pittsburgh Health...
Why daylight saving time is unhealthy – a neurologist explains
Changing clocks twice a year may be more than just a biannual annoyance. Carol Yepes/Moment via Getty Images Beth...
How to pair food and wine in late winter and early spring
How to pair food and wine in late winter and early spring How to pair food and wine in late...
How the Earth’s tilt creates short cold January days
How the Earth’s tilt creates short, cold January days The Sun rises in Midland, Michigan, shortly after 8a.m. on Jan. 13,...
Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel
Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel. As more and more Americans...
Clean Heat: Stay warmer with clean energy
Stay warmer with clean energy Clean Heat: Stay warmer with clean energy. Winter is a perfect time to think...
Pop Up Some Winter Fun with popcorn
Pop Up Some Winter Fun Pop Up Some Winter Fun with popcorn. The winter months provide many occasions to celebrate,...
