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Reunion regression

May 13, 2019 at 4:43 p.m.

As Tara Hoffman gears up for her 20th high school reunion this summer, she's looking forward less to memory lane than to shedding the snobby reputation that got her voted...

There's no reason not to use an old battery unless there's visible damage to the can, said Kurt Iverson, spokesman for Duracell, which prints a seven-year shelf life for its alkaline batteries as a guarantee rather than an expiration. The metals oxidize as they age, and there can be a small amount of self-discharge from batteries as they sit for long periods unused, but the only consequence is that an older battery might have a shorter life, Iverson said. (Tip: Don't store batteries in the refrigerator or freezer; room temperature is best for quality and life span.)

Are these items really expired?

March 29, 2019 at 10:05 p.m.

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Are these items really expired?

August 22, 2019 at 5:12 a.m.

There are telltale signs that a product has gone bad. Moldy bread. Clumpy milk. The layer of fur blanketing the cream cheese. But what about the toothpaste sitting in your...

Death Valley sizzle

August 23, 2019 at 10:05 a.m.

Summertime in Death Valley. Breathing hurts a little. The wind blows heavy like a hair dryer, burning our nostrils. The asphalt sizzles through the soles of our shoes. It's 120...

Death Valley sizzle

May 9, 2019 at 8:49 p.m.

Summertime in Death Valley. Breathing hurts a little. The wind blows heavy like a hair dryer, burning our nostrils. The asphalt sizzles through the soles of our shoes. It's 120...

Can’t move your muscles?

August 19, 2019 at 1:23 a.m.

Post-workout euphoria can leave you feeling pumped to conquer the world — until the next morning, when you can barely walk to the bathroom or lift an arm to brush...

From one grad to another

August 22, 2019 at 5:52 p.m.

Ah, hindsight. Some of life's best lessons spring from the gnawing shoulda, coulda, woulda of missed opportunities. Just ask any graduating college senior to reflect on the last four years:...

From one grad to another

May 13, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

Ah, hindsight. Some of life's best lessons spring from the gnawing shoulda, coulda, woulda of missed opportunities. Just ask any graduating college senior to reflect on the last four years:...

Ambushed by recurring cold sores? Here’s why

August 19, 2019 at 1:23 a.m.

For such a ubiquitous plague, cold sores can be mighty shaming. In addition to the indignity of wearing a bulging, weepy blister on your lip, sufferers also must contend with...

Ambushed by recurring cold sores? Here’s why

May 13, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

For such a ubiquitous plague, cold sores can be mighty shaming. In addition to the indignity of wearing a bulging, weepy blister on your lip, sufferers also must contend with...

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