Parts 1 and 3 ran in the January 16 and January 23 issues. This is the final installment of the steps to a longer and healthier life, but make no mistake, spiritual health plays into it, as well. I will do a bullet pointer on that aspect in the future. 13) Try to avoid ultra-processed foods. Cook fresh and from scratch as much as possible and use the YUKA app when shopping. This is an app you can scan the product bar code and it will tell you if it is a waste of consumpti

Yet as tragic as this story is, the sorrow is much deeper. For Mr. Pretti’s death raised our thoughts of revenge. An “eye for an eye” ran through my mind.

The storytime theme for Monday, February 23, is “Let It Snow!” featuring stories about fun in the snow.

These days, one probably has to be living under a rock to avoid at least some interaction with artificial intelligence. Whether it’s Alexa playing your favorite music before you ask, your phone recalling that you go to church on Wednesday evenings after work and putting it in your maps function, surgeries done with robot assistance, quick fact-finding for a report, or the dreaded robocall; most of us are impacted by AI. AI can be a timesaver to quickly summarize factual in

Painfully, Jesus recognized that Judas’ love for money far outweighed any allegiance he had for Him.

Older animals, much like their human counterparts, face heightened risks due to age-related vulnerabilities, including joint stiffness, reduced immune function and decreased mobility.

At this point, you can really start planning for the future. In Baby Step 4, you’ll start investing 15 percent of your income for retirement.

There are additional factors that could be contributing to the market's broadening. Investors have their fingers crossed that the Fed will become more cooperative after Chairman Powell's term ends in May.

Well, that big rodeo that Stan mentions is still going strong here in Prescott. This summer, the Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo celebrates its 138th year. The first one was July 4, 1888. They didn't call it a "rodeo" back then. They called it a "Cowboy Tournament."

The photos I'm sharing here today were by Cramer Photo of Branson, who documented a lot of the early Lake Taneycomo photography and Powersite Dam after its completion in 1913.

I remember the summer’s light dappled through the urban tree canopy of maple and birch and ginkgo, the summer sky a patchy blue over St. Louis, the old doors blue, red, green and white, each stoop, each old 19th century doorway, leading to another home, another series of lives and pasts and memories and futures. A mockingbird perched high up, surveying. A rabbit bounded into an overgrown lot where others’ memories once stood, now a jungle of castor bean plants and invasive Ch

Not knowing what will happen in the coming weeks, months and years (which of course we don’t) can easily bring anxiety.

There are additional features you might want to consider when choosing the right device for you and your pet such as if it’s waterproof, how long the battery life is, and if the device offers various levels of correction.

Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management. This winter has been anything but predictable. In our area, temperatures have swung from the 70s one day to brisk 30s the next, reminding us how quickly conditions can change. Financial markets have shown similar swings recently, keeping investors alert even as overall trends remain intact. After beginning the year at near record levels, U.S. stock markets have begun to move with greate

Fast-forward to now: We tend to expect people to either answer their cell phone or get back with us right away.

Are you concerned about water quality in the Ozarks? If you live near a lake or stream, are you familiar with watershed management? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories from people who have been informed their septic system doesn’t meet environmental regulations, but the repairs or replacement will far exceed their budget? These are just a few of the questions that will be addressed at February’s Learning on Wednesday session, hosted by Kimberling Area Library on Wednesday

I am still not perfect in this area. But I have become better since my youth. Sadly, some people never grow up. Instead of mellowing as they get older, they get more cantankerous.

7) Maintain a purpose in life as having a strong purpose definitely extends life! A plethora of good reasons to awake is linked to a busier and healthier brain and heart aging. A purposeful life is associated with a lowered early mortality risk. 8) Spend time with loved ones as social connection improves longevity by supporting healthy levels of stress hormones and immune system function. It aids in boosting mental health, brain health and cardio health. Strong family (bloo

I soon went back to working, only now a little bit happier because of the friendliness I had received from this man and his family. As I served more people, I began to think about the words the man had spoken to me… “All they wanted was the experience.”

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