7 bathroom safety tips for seniors
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Many livestock owners need to spread manure, even during the winter months. But winter snowfall and spring thaws can create challenges for manure management. When manure isn't effectively absorbed into the soil, it can run off into surface water, ditches, and streams.
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The top New Year's resolution continues to be weight loss. It also is the most commonly broken resolution. Still, many people try to beat the odds by joining a gym or fitness center in early January. While some are daunted by a lack of motivation, others are hindered by injuries and other avoidable aches and pains.
Follow these tips to make your fitness journey rewarding and safe so that your goals of weight loss and health are more attainable.
Read More →'I Resolve': A New Year's insurance checklist
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