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A free outdoor movie series continues tonight, Thursday, June 23, at the Reynolds Wellness Center in Seminole.
Read moreThere isn’t much of a view behind the granite walls of Oklahoma State Reformatory. But some men at OSR have the talent to help others see.
Read moreThe Oka’ Institute at East Central University announced the dates for the 2023 Oka’ Sustainability Conference (Oka’ Con). The conference will take place Nov. 8-9, at ECU in Ada, Oklahoma.
Read moreDogs, particularly puppies, can be full of boundless energy. Channeling that energy into exercise with long walks or play sessions can help stem dogs' propensity to get into trouble around the house as they burn off extra adrenaline. Pets who don't have an energy outlet may chew off-limits objects or get into other mischief.
Read moreThe human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water and minerals. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says it's estimated people need 500 mg of sodium per day to perform these vital functions. Too often, however, people consume much more salt in their diets than is necessary, which can lead to a host of medical issues. The average person eats 3,400 mg of sodium daily, and that can contribute to high blood pressure, heart disease, and even loss of calcium in bones. Salt is already added to many prepared foods as a preservative and flavor enhancer, so it's not necessary to add salt to these meals. However, when cooking from scratch at home and flavoring foods, it may be tempting to reach for the salt because of the way it can enhance flavor. Fortunately, there are many salt substitutes that can impart flavor without adversely affecting your overall health.
Read more“Evergreen” refers to plants that normally retain most of their foliage through the winter. When evergreen trees are mentioned, the pines, plants belonging to the genus Pinus with needle-like leaves often leaves often are thought of, but there are other types of evergreen plants such as junipers with scale- or awl-like leaves and cherrylaurel with broad leaves.
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