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Safety tips for cyclists

Below are some safety tips for cyclists, suggested by myself. I also requested Eunice bicycle laws from Police Chief Randy Fontenot. There are many cyclists in Eunice, and there is nothing wrong with that. I enjoy riding a bicycle and I plan to purchase one soon with cooler temperatures on the way.

Health benefits of popcorn

When many people think of popcorn, they envision large, butter-soaked buckets sold at movie theaters. Hey, that’s how I like popcorn. However, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, popcorn can be eaten as a healthy snack. Did you know?

Fall Fest this weekend

Always a good time. The annual St. Thomas More Fall Festival is scheduled for this weekend, beginning Friday. It’s an event designed for the entire family. The fun begins tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 5 p.m. A family can bring their children to ride plenty of fair rides.

Strategies to keep weight off once it’s gone

Oftentimes, men and women hoping to lose weight must commit to healthier lifestyles than the ones they’ve grown accustomed to.

Choose low calorie snacks

I think most of us snack during the day and evening hours. However, what kind of snack do you reach for? I’m trying my best to choose healthy snacks. The following, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, gives you some healthy snack choices.

Understanding and living with sciatica

Sciatica can have an adverse effect on everyday life, causing pain that can radiate from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down the legs. I am personally experiencing sciatica pain more often.

The health benefits of carrots

Carrots are a great source of various vitamins and minerals. I wish I liked eating carrots, because I’m guilty of eating the wrong kind of snacks. Let me stand corrected, I will eat baby carrots dipped into a lot of Ranch dressing.

One of my pet peeves

I think it’s past time for me to vent about traffic and obeying traffic laws. One of my biggest pet peeves is traffic. However, a clarification would be how drivers don’t respect or obey traffic laws, or respect other drivers on the roadways.

Maintain a safe school bus stop

Being safe while en route to and at the bus stop is just as important as staying safe while riding on the school bus. Parents or guardians should arrive and stay with the child at the bus stop until the bus arrives. Safety is enforced on the bus.

Solutions for a better night’s sleep

Sufficient sleep can have a dramatic, positive impact on a person’s quality of life. I know, for myself, if I don’t get enough sleep and a restful sleep I will not be fully energetic the next day. I have learned, however, that I cannot consume any kind of caffeine after 3 p.m.