Lifestyle
Avoid heat-related dangers; how to tamp down symptoms of IBS
Q: Living in Arizona, I am worried about the coming summer’s heat waves and how they can affect my health — and my family’s.
The amazing benefits of walking; dad’s diet shapes his child’s life
Q: You always recommend walking — but is it enough to stay fit?
Ask Amy: Mom’s fibs about sister’s support causes trouble
Dear Amy: Several years back, my sister was in a pretty bad place.
Ask Amy: Distant sibling longs to connect
Dear Amy: After our teen years, my brother and I became close.After my mother abruptly left town to be with another man, my brother and I were left to clean up the mess, literally and figuratively.We worked well together.
State horticulture expert shares how to help gardens through severe weather
MANHATTAN – Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority.With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.“We are entering storm season and various areas of the state will likely have high winds, excessive rainfall and hail,” Domenghini said.Domenghini’s recommendations include:Heavy Rain“The force of rainfall pounding on the soil can result in a thick crust that prevents seed emergence and partially blocks oxygen from reaching roots,” Domenghini said.
