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By many standards, salmon is considered a super food. It's vitamin-rich, nutrient-dense and provides the body with healthy fats that lower cholesterol and promote heart health. There are many easy and delicious ways to prepare salmon so you can enjoy it regularly. Use these recipes to incorporate salmon into your diet regularly while enjoying different flavors.     Lemon Butter Salmon and Ravioli 8 oz. ravioli 2 6-oz. salmon fillets 1 lemon 2 T. olive oil 6 oz. fresh spinach 3 garlic cloves 2 T. butter   Prepare the ravioli in water per the package directions. ... more ...

You may have one of the most serious medical problems around and not even know it. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a grave medical condition that can cause stroke, heart attacks, and kidney failure and death. However, since hypertension has few visible symptoms, many times it goes undiagnosed. A little information goes a long way in preventing and treating this silent disease.     Understanding The Numbers Some patients don't realize that they have high blood pressure—until it's too late. If you see your doctor regularly, you have probably had yo... more ...

Nutrasweet, chemical name Aspartame, is an artificial sweetener used extensively in food products in Canada, the United States and around the world. As people became more conscious about weight loss and the bad effects of sugar consumption, the hunt for new and better artificial sweeteners went into high gear. Aspartame was approved for use as a sweetener in 1974, and since its introduction, there has been much controversy about its safety.     The Chemical Called Nutrasweet Nutrasweet is the brand name of a laboratory-made chemical called aspartame. It is a methyl ester of the d... more ...

Everyone knows that your garden landscape consists of all the living plants in your yard. The flowers, shrubs and trees that grow in your garden make up the softscape or landscaping. You may not be as familiar with the term "hardscape". This term refers to outdoor design elements such as decks, patios, steps, walkways, arbors and fences. Structural garden elements made of brick, concrete or other hard materials are called hardscape. Read on for tips on how to make hardscape work for you.   Make a Plan You don't need an expensive landscape designer to make a blueprint for ... more ...

Accidents happen, as we all know. But before they happen to you, take pains to protect your bones so that if you do take a fall, you might just bruise instead of break. As we grow older, many of us will develop weak bones. In fact, half of all women will develop osteoporosis or brittle bones that make them prone to fractures. Lifestyle changes in exercise and diet can lower the risk of osteoporosis and help you make your bones break-proof.     Strength and Balance If you lower your chances of falling, you lower the risk of breaking something. Strong muscles and good balance are e... more ...

You can't stop winter from coming but don't let the chill in the air cool down your romance. The winter months open up a whole world to share and offer fresh experiences that will help you get to know your partner. With the right combination of frosty outdoor adventure and a warm fire, you may find things heat up while the cold winds blow. Grab your mittens and head outside.     Adventure Awaits If you love winter sports, you may have been waiting for months to don your skis or skates. Now you can lace up those ice skates and head to the local pond or rink. If you don'... more ...

You have done everything you can to stay healthy and boost the power of your immune system. You had a flu shot. You wash your hands often throughout the day, and maybe carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer for extra protection from germs. You take your Vitamin C and drink many glasses of water daily. But do you eat with your immune system in mind? It's easy to choose foods that will fortify your defense against the flurry of germs around you. Try building a menu around some of these immunity boosting foods to keep your immune system strong.   Listen To Your Mother It turns out tha... more ...

With the holiday season in full swing, it is a time to celebrate, create meaningful moments and get together with your loved ones. Consequently, the holiday season could also be one of the most stressful times of the year. It is probably the busiest time of the year when chaos can run rampant and overwhelm us. With the holiday season comes the additional responsibilities of gift buying, wrapping, parties, travel and so much more. The frenzy and the chaos of the season can leave us burdened both emotionally and financially. Taking care of all the commitments at this time of the year can be ta... more ...

The holidays are a hectic time filled decorating, cooking, gift buying and entertaining. It is the time of year when we fill our homes with traditional decorations, keep our ovens roaring with special recipes, and run hither and yon as we try to get everything done in time. Flickering candles and a fire in the fireplace add to the cozy family feeling and holiday glow. Unfortunately, sometimes we are so busy creating atmosphere and running errands that we forget to pay attention to basic safety. Sadly, this distraction can put our homes and our loved ones at risk. The following basic reminders... more ...

Sorry that there are, as yet, no photographs of my new found partner and I. However I am pleased to give you a testimonial.   I signed up with 50plus-Club in late July or early August of 2012. My new partner signed up - from what we can infer - within 48 hours one way or another of the time I signed up. We were each the first contact we had and pursued a month-long correspondence through the 50plus-Club website. Here I must say that what first caught our attention was our individual literacy and intelligent means of written communication. We finally agreed that we should speak in person... more ...