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(StatePoint) When it comes to the home, bigger doesn’t always mean better. A new survey from Duck brand, which offers products that provide simple, imaginative and helpful solutions for a variety of tasks around the home, discovers that more than half of Americans living in a small space say they feel cozy and comfortable as opposed to cramped.

(StatePoint) When scheduling annual physicals, screenings, vaccinations and other preventive care, don’t forget about another critical part of overall health that gets neglected all too often: dental care.

(StatePoint) Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to let that special someone know how you feel about them. Whether it be a spouse, a new boyfriend or girlfriend, or a best friend, let these thoughtful gift ideas show them how much you really care: 1. A perfect brew: As most tea and coffee drinkers know, the ideal temperature beverage can be a fleeting thing, especially with all of life’s distractions and demands. That’s not the case with Nextmug, a gift that will spoil your Valentine with the perfect brew every time. This temperature- controlled, selfheating mug maintains a beverage at the user’s ideal temperature (warm at 130 degrees, hot at 140 degrees, and piping at 150 degrees) for hours using smart technology that requires no app or data-sharing. Stylish, ergonomic and simple to use, it eliminates the need to reheat a drink after getting sidetracked by workplace duties or household chores. To upgrade your gift, consider an additional docking coaster so they can enjoy a hot drink in multiple locations. To learn more, visit nextmug.com.

First-of-its-kind legislation that gives an expansive tax credit to Oklahoma family caregivers took effect Jan. 1.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I was rejected from donating plasma (not blood) because my iron that day was 57 mcmol/L, and the maximum allowable was 54 mcmol/L.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, has filed legislation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public-school classrooms.

Blood donors will receive a glow-in-the-dark “When I’m Not Hibernating, I’m Donating Blood” T-shirt! Our Blood Institute needs you to come out of hibernation and help save lives as we welcome in the New Year! Give blood during the month of January at an Our Blood Institute donor center or mobile drive to receive a glow-in-the-dark “When I’m Not Hibernating, I’m Donating Blood” T-shirt. January is historically a challenging month for blood donations as many people are staying indoors due to the weather or post-holiday fatigue.