Lifestyle

Encouraging children to be physically active can be an important step in helping them to be healthier later in life.

“Dear God: Help everyone on the hard math test. I love you, God, and in Jesus’ name I pray.”

I was leaving the veterinary clinic yesterday. This feral cat viral conjunctivitis thing is wearing me down. Obi Wan, the remaining kitten from the Star Wars rescue litter, is still fighting the universe over the health of his left eye. It is so much better, and no longer in danger of needing to be removed, but to bid Obi a fond farewell and see him into his new life, we gotta get that eye spic ‘n span. Hence, I was leaving the vet with another 10-day supply of not inexpensive, specially compounded antiviral meds when I heard the unmistakable sound of a car backing into my own vehicle. Crunch. It made a crunch; in case you needed an onomatopoeia.

Although vision loss is typically associated with aging, people of all ages can experience issues that contribute to diminished vision. Sometimes parents may be unaware that their children have low vision or other issues compromising their sight, particularly when children are too young to verbalize their impairments. The Mayo Clinic notes additional symptoms, such as squinting while reading or holding reading material closely may be more apparent.

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The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1924.

I found a brown paper bag full of tomatoes on my doorstep, along with homemade tomato chutney. I don’t know where the stuff came from, but the tomatoes were homegrown.

It’s understandable — you were having too much fun splashing around in the pool to even consider stopping the fun to get out and go about the incredibly un-fun task of reapplying sunscreen. Next thing you know, you’re reaching for the aloe vera and frowning at the flaking skin peeling off your arms and shoulders.

Retirement is something millions of professionals aspire to. Retirement isn’t necessarily when a person stops working forever. In fact, many retirees continue working as part-time volunteers and consultants.

This column idea started innocently enough. Dating after 50. How much could there be to write about such a narrow topic?

Modern amenities and indoor comforts have made life easier in many ways, but they’ve also helped to fashion a generation of people who spend much of their time inside. A 2018 report from the international research firm YouGov found that around 90 percent of study respondents from North America and Europe spend close to 22 hours inside every day. Children may get a little more time outdoors than adults, particularly if they participate in outdoor sports.

Crandall Independent School District is thrilled to announce a special backto- school event aimed at preparing students for a successful academic year. The event will take place on Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crandall Middle School.

Few treats are more popular on a warm day than ice cream. With its rich flavor and cooling nature, ice cream is perfect in a cone, cup, cake, or even as a sidekick to a brownie or piece of pie. Summer may be the season when ice cream is enjoyed the most - and many people have fond memories of chasing down the neighborhood ice cream truck on summer afternoons - but ice cream is a favorite all year long.