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By Pat MelgaresK-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN — Kansas gardeners often face a common challenge at the end of a successful growing season:… Login to continue reading Login…

Nothing represents Halloween like a Jack-O-Lantern! Decorating and carving the pumpkin is a great activity and also you can teach your children how to handle utensils in a safe manner. After carving you want it to last as long as possible to continue to enjoy the season. The biggest concerns in keeping pumpkins are preserving moisture loss and preventing pathogens for as long as possible. There are a few steps that we can take at home to aid in our quest to preserve our pumpkin décor for as long as possible.

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Let’s go to inner city New York, where a teacher is using rooftop gardens to help her students learn about seeds and plants and other growing things.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and debilitating condition that slowly robs a person of their memories and personality. Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that produces various symptoms that occur in stages, ultimately arriving at a point when a person can no longer live independently due to cognitive decline.

For seniors looking to stay active, there are plenty of budget-friendly ways to build strength, improve balance and boost overall health.

Stretching is one of the simplest and most effective ways for older adults to maintain flexibility, mobility and overall comfort.

Physical activity is a valuable tool in the fight against chronic disease and other conditions. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic highlights physical activity among its nine ways to prevent disease in an effort to live a long and rewarding life.

Retirement is often characterized as a carefree time in life when adults who spent years in the workforce get to enjoy the fruits of their labors. But upon retiring, many retirees find themselves fighting boredom. A recent study from Indeed found that, as of March 2022, 3.2 percent of workers who retired a year earlier had already reentered the workforce. No two retirees are the same, and a host of variables, boredom among them, likely compelled recently retired professionals to go back to work.