What to Keep in a Winter Car Emergency Kit

Fire extinguisher: It’s good to have if you need to fight a small fire, but if your car is on fire, back off and wait for the emergency help. If you buy a fire extinguisher, make sure it is intended for automotive use. Water and nonperishable food: They’re always good things to carry, particularly on long trips. Think…

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How to Get Enough Vitamin D

Everyone should consider a daily 1,000- to 2,000 IU supplement as insurance, Manson says. That’s especially key for older adults. “As you age, you make less vitamin D from the sun and absorb less from food,” Pittas says. He recommends a 4,000 IU supplement for those with prediabetes. But taking more could lead to muscle…

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The Best Splatter Screen Isn’t Technically a Screen at All

To minimize those messes, there are splatter screens. These products act as a physical barrier between your food and the stovetop. Because they have small holes, they’re perfect for cooking foods that require allowing steam to escape from pans during cooking. And most of the models we tested had folding handles that save space in…

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