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A resting heart rate can be a good indicator of health. According to the Mayo Clinic, generally speaking, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. Athletes tend to have lower normal resting heart rates than non-athletes. Conversely, an unusually high resting heart rate may signify an increased risk of heart disease or another medical condition, advises Harvard Health.

A ripe watermelon can be a mouthwatering juicy snack for your family on a hot summer day

Elton John had his Norma Jean, never knowing who to cling to when the rains set in. We have our Dallas native, Patsy Ann McClenny. Though her presence in our house exists behind a glass pane only, this photo taken at a Carrolton studio in 1966 seems to migrate from room to room. You may spot it in the guest bath. It graces my husband’s office for months on end, occasionally being mistaken for his lovely mother. It has even made it to the fireplace mantel a time or two. Months after this photo was snapped, California would beckon Patsy. Just like Norma would shed her Mortenson/ Baker moniker for a decidedly glam name, Marilyn Monroe, Patsy would decide that Mc-Clenny wouldn’t impress the studio execs the way her new exotic title would. Hence, Morgan Fairchild was born. But first, why is her high school graduation picture on display in my house? You just won’t believe how happy I am you asked.

In the world of gardening, there are three types of plants–annuals, biennials and perennials. Annuals grow and bloom in one year and then die. Biennials grow the first year, bloom the second year, and then die. Perennials grow for two or three years before blooming and then continue growing and blooming for many years.

An average of 89 Texans were killed every month in alcohol-related crashes in 2023

Water is essential for mammals’ bodies to operate at peak capacity. The American Kennel Club says water is necessary to lubricate joints, facilitate digestion, regulate body temperature, and cushion internal organs, among many other functions. Similar to humans, pets that fail to consume enough water can face dire consequences.

The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history.

Did you know that adhering to proper building safety codes and standards can prevent thousands of accidents each year and save homeowners significant repair costs?

Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden during Independence Day Family Fun Weekend presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth. Spend quality time with family and friends at the “most picturesque botanical garden in the Southern US,” according to Audacy/ 1080 KRLD.

What to Know Before ‘Reversing’ Your Retirement

Many Texas high school graduates are heading into the summer without completing the federal form to request financial aid for college, a critical step that could ultimately determine whether they seek a degree.

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet.

The notion of independence is something that, as Americans, we believe is a God-given right. And as John Adams wrote in a letter to his wife, “...This day shall be celebrated by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade- Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.” And we have followed that suggested advice for almost 247 years now with many variations but still the same fervor to remember we are an independent nation.