Robin Roenker

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Robin Roenker

In response to growing threats of drought, extreme temperatures and other climate-related natural disasters, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established several funding programs to support innovative practices that could lead to more resilient food ecosystems and science-backed steps to reduce U.S. farming’s carbon footprint.

1 month ago | southernliving.com | Robin Roenker

By Robin RoenkerPublished on March 29, 2025 Photo: COURTESY KENTUCKY TOURISM Sit down to eat a meal in any Kentucky restaurant—whether upscale or country casual—and there’s a good chance there will be a hot brown on the menu. The open-faced turkey sandwich, usually served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions, alongside barbecue, bourbon, and burgoo.

2 months ago | aarp.org | Robin Roenker |Eric Spitznagel

Kathleen Fu Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Anyone who thinks older adults aren’t active in today’s real estate market hasn’t been paying attention. According to a 2024 report from the National Association of Realtors, people over 55 make up the most active group of home sellers, with boomers leading the way.

2 months ago | aarp.org | Robin Roenker |Eric Spitznagel

Cardiologist Martha Gulati shares advice on how to maintain — and improve — your heart health. Kathleen Fu Facebook Twitter LinkedIn February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to take a closer look at your heart health.

2 months ago | cancertodaymag.org | Robin Roenker

SINCE SEPTEMBER 2024, a federal rule has required U.S. mammogram providers to inform women that their breasts are either “dense” or “not dense” as a part of their mammogram results. Dense breasts have higher amounts of fibrous and glandular tissue, while non-dense breasts have more fatty tissue. Both breast types are considered normal, but having dense breasts is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.