According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third of U.S. adults routinely sleep fewer than six hours a night. That’s bad news because the benefits of adequate sleep range from better heart health and less stress to improved memory and weight loss. This past month has been National Sleep Awareness Month […]
3 ways to use tech to stay active even if you’re staying indoors
With technology, there’s very little reason to leave the house anymore! Smart gadgets are slowly changing the way we exercise and giving us more insight into our how our bodies work. Gyms, Pilates classes and athletic clubs are being replaced by online classes, virtual exercise programs and smart watches. These substitutions offer more convenience and […]
Here are the Top 4 Questions (and Answers) for First-Time Blood Donors
Every day, thousands of people across the country being treated in hospitals and emergency rooms need blood transfusions. For those who have lost a significant amount of blood, or whose blood lacks certain important components and needs them substituted, getting blood quickly can prevent further health complications. That’s why it’s important to donate blood. According […]
Picture of the Day: “My Cabbages!” in Bryant
Today’s picture is a tribute to a cartoon that my kids watched growing up. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has several scenes where a man’s cabbages get knocked off his cart. In his angst, he yells, “My cabbages!” The cabbages pictured here are neither his nor mine. They were planted by the Riverdale Garden Club, so […]
Picture of the Day: Snow prediction brought rain instead
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture comes after a forecast a few days ago that was supposed to include snow – at least a little bit of snow – in Saline County. As the days grew closer, the forecast […]
Try these 7 self-care tips for this Thanksgiving break
Column by Anna Colby – See the archive of Anna’s columns at www.mysaline.com/anna.Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday season. As much as it is a time of kindness, giving, and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving can also be a source of stress–especially this year as many people debate travel plans and struggle to balance family time […]
Picture of the Day: Even Sasquatch Votes!
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! I personally took today’s picture, because even Sasquatch votes! I saw this well-dressed fellow at the Vote Here building on Main Street in historic Downtown Benton on Friday morning, October 23rd, 2020, waving at cars […]
Anna’s Avenue Issue 10: Counselor gives tips for seniors making plans for after high school
Deciding where to start after high school can be challenging: here’s some tips for choosing your path! It’s October! That means it’s finally time for Halloween! And that also means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! You can complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. As the new year approaches, now is […]
Picture of the Day: War veteran runs with flag in Benton and across the state during pandemic
See MySaline’s “Picture of the Day” and browse the archive at mysaline.com/picture. To submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! Today’s picture is from Kerrie Woods. She saw Nathaniel Thomas running on Military Road in Benton this Saturday morning, October 3rd, 2020, with a large American flag, waving and saluting. Mr. Thomas is a veteran […]
Picture of the Day: Farm on Highway 67
MySaline started posting a “Picture of the Day” on our social media, but we thought it would be a good idea to put it on the website too, so followers can search the archive. If you want to submit a picture, email it to [email protected]! You can also browse the Picture of the Day archives […]