Alzheimer’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, confusion and other kinds of cognitive decline, affects more than six million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. But there are ways to be proactive and help reduce your risk of developing it. “I ...
One fall can be all it takes for some older people to jettison physical activity altogether and be sedentary for the rest of their lives. But physical therapist Adrineh Mehdikhani says there’s a simple way for seniors to improve their balance, build strength and get moving regularly: tai ...
Washington — The number of states with high obesity among residents has nearly doubled since 2018, according to new data Wednesday from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 16 states that had adult obesity rates of at least 35% last year, with Iowa, Ohio, Delaware ...
If you’ve ever broken your wrist or had a nerve or brain injury, your doctor may have prescribed a course of occupational therapy. But don’t let the name fool you — occupational therapy isn’t just meant to get people back to work. Occupational therapy is used to help people become ...
By August in Kansas, gardens are a little less enchanting than they were in the spring for many gardeners. Plants show the stress of summer’s heat, the war on weeds seems never-ending, and leaves are blemished from insect feeding and leaf-spot diseases. Late summer flowers are in full bloom ...
Fresh flowers can brighten indoor spaces as well as landscapes and gardens, and arrangements of them offer opportunities to mix colors and textures in unique ways. For gardeners and others who especially enjoy bouquets, consider creating a cutting garden — a devoted garden space for flowers ...
Orioles are brightly colored birds that migrate through Kansas each spring and fall and sometimes stay for the summer. Enthusiasts enjoy watching them at feeders and hearing their sweet songs and anxiously await the spring migration each year. In the Lawrence area, oriole migration usually ...
Mint is a longtime garden favorite in the Midwest that is chosen for its culinary value and hardiness. Although common, this perennial herb deserves attention and a place in every garden. If you already grow mint, consider adding a new flavor this year. If mint is new to you, try a few ...
For many years I regretted, but thought unavoidable, the waste that occurred when I’d cut open a huge pumpkin or winter squash in order to make a few pies. The dilemma was solved, though, when I came across “pumpkin butter” and pumpkin butter recipes. To make 15 to 17 quarts of the ...
As autumn descends, vibrant oranges, reds and golds dapple the countryside, especially at local farm stands and urban markets, where richly hued pumpkins and squash are piled high in assorted shapes and sizes. You can enjoy these quintessential fall fruits in a variety of nutritious soups, ...
Picnic Potato Salad Ingredients: 6 large potatoes, cooked and cubed 3 eggs, hard boiled and chopped 3⁄4 cup chopped dill pickles 3⁄4 cup sliced radishes 1⁄2 cup chopped green onions 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon ...
Sweet Corn & Bell Pepper Soup Yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 7 cups vegetable or chicken stock 8 ears corn on the cob, shucked 1 medium carrot, grated 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1⁄2 cup diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 2⁄3 cup raw ...
Lawrence’s Busker Festival will soon make its comeback after being canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing acrobats, break dancers and puppeteers to the streets of Lawrence. This year’s festival will take place Friday through Sunday and will feature over 20 acts on ...
Photographer Rich Frishman will host a series of art talks next week about his ongoing exhibit “Ghosts of Segregation.” The free exhibit is currently open and will run through Dec. 12 at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. “Ghosts of Segregation” includes 35 present-day ...
The side of the white-glazed brick building, interrupted by a set of matte black double doors, is unremarkable. And that’s the point. Most people would walk by the scene without a second glance, but the photographs in Richard Frishman’s exhibit, “Ghosts of Segregation,” which will ...
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced this week that entertainment venues in the state have been awarded nearly $46 million in federal pandemic relief grants. That figure includes more than $12 million in grants for Lawrence venues. The U.S. Small Business Administration allocated 90 awards ...
I’m sure most of us have heard of the mint julep, a bourbon-based cocktail associated with the American South and the Kentucky Derby. During the Civil War and up until 1920s, the mint julep was the drink of choice and Tom Bullock made one of the best around. Born in 1872, Bullock was the son ...
The bitter cold that accompanied recent winter storms in the Lawrence area will likely have long-lasting effects on certain trees and landscape plantings. And while many gardeners think the silver lining of the cold is a decrease in insect and mite populations, the actual effect is difficult ...
One of Lawrence’s most famous artists is Stan Herd. Originally born in Protection, he’s done crop and earthwork art around the world, and his ingenious use of nature has delighted viewers. It has always seemed appropriate to me that he is following in the footsteps of Adam Rohe, an ...
English ivy, Virginia creeper and other perennial vines are sometimes found growing up the trunks of trees in landscapes and wooded areas. They are more obvious in winter months than other times of year because of the lack of greenery on affected trees. Most experts recommend removing vines ...
