While it may seem far away now, warmer temperatures will soon roll around again in Oklahoma. Then, excited Okies will head to the state’s bodies of water and pristine parks, seeking lodging along with boat and watersport opportunities.
Business owners and tourism officials agree: get your reservations in early for these stays and activities, especially if you’re planning to book...
Pesky, persistent and problematic. This is how many people view the aggravating robocalls that inundate their phones. These include automated calls claiming to be the IRS, vacation offers, health insurance updates, car warranty extensions, debt relief services or supposed credit card fraud alerts.
Some robocalls are legal, such as those in which you’ve given prior consent, like updates on school...
Unraveling the popularity of knitting and crocheting is easy – as both top the charts as the most popular yarn crafts. Alongside endless entertainment and a high return on investment, knitting and crocheting are also destressors; according to an article in the New York Times, these activities can actually lower heart rate and blood pressure and reduce harmful blood...
For centuries, competitive sports have included races of one form or another: those on foot; in chariots, wagons or buggies; on sailboats, yachts and other seagoing vessels; and with the invention of the automobile, motorcars and ultimately, airplanes.
But how about riding lawn mowers? Powered by a simple internal combustible engine, the sit-down mowers – factory-built to cut grass and...
While the holiday rush is behind us, there always seem to be some travel hiccups and unexpected congestion when going through the airport. If you want to travel like a pro and avoid the snags, the experts offer some advice.
One major point of debate is when you should show up to the airport. And it makes sense that answers...
It’s not a bit easy to sum up Don White’s long and impressive career as a singer, songwriter and musician in a phrase or two. But “not necessarily Nashville” and “music with a groove” fit the bill as well as any others.
Those also happen to be the names of the two radio shows he’s done for stations in the...
Not to be confused with Singapore Slings (the fruity, gin-based adult beverage), this article is all about the exotic island nation of six million located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula between Malaysia and Indonesia, just north of the equator.
The name derives from the Sanskrit words singa (lion) and pura (city), supposedly the result of an early...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in U.S. adults, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with a person dying every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Known as a ‘silent killer,’ symptoms of heart disease often go unnoticed.
“Heart issues often begin with subtle symptoms that can easily be overlooked,” says Matt Wilkett, D.O., a cardiologist with...
Aging well requires thoughtful choices. We offer some tips on how to balance activity, diet and social engagement in order to enjoy life’s simple pleasures without compromising your well-being.
Healthy and Active Living
Staying physically active is crucial as one ages, but it’s equally important to avoid overexertion.
“Research shows that moderate, consistent exercise improves cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of...
Most people have certain colors they gravitate towards when choosing their clothing, but did you know there’s usually a reason behind this predilection? The combination of the colors we wear, our skin tone and our hair color can make or break whether an outfit complements our overall look or causes us to look washed out. This is where color...
