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Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phytonutrients that love to promote your health.

Planets Quiz: Did You Know...?
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on these lesser known planet facts.

Top 10 Ways to Prevent a Cold
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.

What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.

Attitude of Joy - Improve your Health with Laughter
For us it seems so natural, but the funny thing is that humans are one of the only species that laughs.

Fight Allergies Naturally
Ease the sneeze with these allergy-busting home remedies

Food Poisoning: An Unwanted Holiday Gift
Don't let the festivities of the holidays make you sick. Learn how to naturally treat a mild case of food poisoning.

What the Heck is Kohlrabi?
Great ways to enjoy this weird-looking, but delicious vegetable.

Zap Those Cold Symptoms
With These Zinc-Filled Foods Zap those cold symptoms with some Zinc-filled foods. Find out how and why.

Feed a Fever and Starve a Cold or Vice Versa?
Is there any truth behind this old wives' tale? Find out here.

Thirsty? Drink This
The perfect dink to beat the heat!

A Peanut A Day
March is national peanut month. Find out why you should incorporate peanuts into your daily diet.

Laughter the Best Medicine of All
The natural healing power of laughter. Richard Lederer shares the importance of laughter in every day life.

Coffee Versus Tea:
Is one better for you than the other? Do you drink coffee or tea or both? Are either of them good for your health?

Did you take your vitamin-D today?
It’s hard to say enough about the health benefits of vitamin D—check out the great things it can do for your body!

Quick, Nurse, Fetch Me The Sauerkraut!
The Healing Properties of Cabbage Is cabbage a cure-all for many ailments? Many used to think so.

Some Germs are Good for You
The Real Dirt On Germs Everyone knows germs are bad right? Not so fast. Research is showing that antibacterial products could be making us more vulnerable to health problems.

Fun with Fermentation
Fermenting food is a healthy, and tasty, way to preserve the fall harvest.

Flush Less Down the Toilet
Thanks to new types of toilet fixtures, you don't have to flush gallons of water down the toilet anymore.

Get your Car Ready for Winter
Prepare now - stay safe later. It's important to know what you may need in order to protect against natural hazards.

Stormy End to October?
Weather forecast for the rest of the month. Will the kids be cold and wet this Halloween? Get the forecast now.

Beat Motion Sickness Naturally
If vacation season makes you queasy, these tested cures with have you jet-setting in no time!

Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

Top 5 Must Read Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter weather is coming! Be prepared before you hit the roads. Check out these must read tips.

A Night Time Show
Early June is a great time to star gaze at night. Find out what you might be able to see in the night sky.

The Great Christmas Eve Snow Storm (2004)
Just two years ago, some very unlikely places experienced a white Christmas.

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

7 Common Sense Health Tips for the Back-to-School Season
Keep them healthy this year with these common sense but beneficial tips.

More Great Reasons to Eat An Apple a Day
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Find out why here.

Vegetables that Liked this Summer's Soggy Weather
Why Cabbage and Broccoli are a Gardener's Best Friend

Sick Stomach? Try This
Natural ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches. Everyone's stomach can feel upset now and again. Check out our top tips on ways to avoid and remedy stomachaches.

New Year’s Football Forecast
What will the weather be like for the New Year's college bowl games? Farmers' Almanac has the forecast.

Eat Your Colors!
Eating a rainbow of colors can improve your health.

Never Sneeze into Your Hand
Tips to Fend Off Germs Naturally Learn 10 tips to help get rid of germs that may cause illness.

Leading The Way In Improving Ozone Protection
Ozone (O3) is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Depending on where it is in the atmosphere, ozone affects life on Earth in either good or bad ways.

Snowed In? Check out these record snowfalls.
This week's marks a record in snow history Can you imagine receiving almost 200 inches of snow from one storm? It happened.

When hayfever attacks
Try eating yogurt daily Fall is ragweed pollen season. You can reduce hay fever attacks by eating yogurt and bananas, as well as following these other simple tips.

Is Social Security Secure?
Social Security is in great peril, and a solution is needed.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.

What is a Red Flag Warning?
Learn what and why red flag warnings are issued.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Rain, Rain, Go Away ...
Making the Most of a Wet Summer Don't let wet weather keep you out of the garden this summer!

The Classic Bruise
Black and Blue? Learn why bruises occur and what some natural and easy ways help prevent or minimize bruising.

Numbingly Cold Conditions Won't End For Spring!
Famers' Almanac Spring Outlook Tired of cold weather? Wondering what spring weather will bring?

15 Easy Water Saving Tips
For Inside and Outside Saving water is a great way to live more resourcefully. Check out our Farmers' Almanac water conservation tips here.

Battling Tomato Blight
Don't let your garden get decimated by late blight.

Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

Will Snowstorms Win Again?
Perfect Valentine’s Day Weather Poll A few months ago we asked "what your favorite weather storm" was. Now we want to know what your perfect Valentine's Day Weather would be.

Natural Headache Remedies
8 natural remedies that help relieve the pain associated with infrequent headaches.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

How to cut your dependency on convenience items.
Reduce your dependency on "must-have" convenience items.

What is Earth Day?
April 22 is Earth Day. Ever wonder how and why Earth Day became a holiday of sorts?

Does Thanksgiving Dinner make you Sleepy?
Find out why here. Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is often used as an excuse for falling asleep after that big holiday meal. But is that truly the culprit?

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?

Eat A Banana for What Ails You
Need a quick pick-me-up? Try a banana. It gives you more sustained energy than anything out of a vending machine!

Saturn's Disappearing Rings
Saturn will be at opposition on March 8, but where are its "missing" rings?

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

Weight Loss - The Natural Way
Fad diets rarely work. Try these natural ways to lose weight and stay healthy!

Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"

Say I Do to a Green Honeymoon
5 Great Green Travel Tips Going green doesn't have to mean sacrificing luxury. Check out these helpful green hints.

Warm Up with Hearty Fall Soups
Save money and eat well. Soups are a great option for dinners and lunches. Check out fall favorites.

Weather Instruments You May Want to Own
Weather Tools and What They Do Everything you need to predict the weather, right from the comfort of your own home!

How to Grow Flowers Indoors
Here's a simple pick me-up for the winter doldrums that will bring some spring indoors!

Is El Niño a theory or a proven fact?
The Paita sailors, who frequently navigate along the coast in small craft, either to the north or the south of that port, name this countercurrent the current of "El Niño" (the child Jesus) because it has been observed to appear immediately after Christmas.

Weather Glossary
Ever wonder what an anemometer measures? Or what a dust devil is? Here's a helpful glossary of popular weather terms.

Healthier Holiday Cooking
Comfort food can be healthy. Find out how to make the holidays healthier here.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

Blog

The Spirit of America
September 28, 2009 3:30 PM


Planting a Strawberry Pyramid
March 29, 2006 4:30 PM



Hurricanes
September 2, 2008 3:00 PM

Time to Plant Spring Blooming Bulbs
October 12, 2005 8:20 AM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM


Big Snow - Little Snow
September 22, 2006 8:32 AM


Fighting Germs and Winter Illnesses
January 6, 2006 2:03 PM

End of The Year Weather
December 28, 2007 5:04 PM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

Hurricane Season is Cranking Up
June 1, 2009 3:14 PM


Our Pets & Winter… Texas Weather
December 4, 2008 12:15 PM

Once a Month Household Chores
August 6, 2006 4:20 PM

Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

Cleaning Products Exposed!
July 8, 2008 1:33 PM


Ice Storms
December 11, 2007 1:25 PM

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About UV
The sun radiates energy over a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which has a shorter wavelength than either visible blue ...

Weather Glossary
Below are some common, and uncommon, weather terms. Absolute Zero The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases, equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit or -273.16 degrees Celsius.Anemometer An instrument for measuring wind force and speed. Aurora A glow of colored...