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(StatePoint) Americans are spending more time at home, which means they’re likely spending more time online.

The Rotary Club of Welsh used Zoom technology to hold its meeting on April 16. Discussion centered on selecting graduating seniors for scholarships. The visitor for the meeting was Fallon Plaisance, a student at LSU who will use her experience with the club to make her final class presentation.

Dear Doctor: I just read your column about bone density tests and want to know your thoughts on medications for osteoporosis. Is it better to take calcium and vitamin D and engage in exercise or to risk the medications’ side effects?

In the wake of the global COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, millions of people across the globe found themselves scrambling for hand sanitizer. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that cleaning hands at key times is one of the most important steps people can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs, there are differences between washing with soap and water and washing with alcohol-based hand sanitizers.

Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds. Cook a base dish that can be enjoyed today and used for an entirely different meal tomorrow.