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The next time you belly up to the buffet, someone else may be piling the green beans on your plate for you. Self-serve buffets are transitioning to more cafeteria-style service, and kids won't be able to go through the line without a parent.

Nurses never think they are heroes, but the rest of us are in awe of the work they've been doing lately. And nurses, this is the week for you to grab free coffee, donuts, and more thanks with National Nurses Week starting Wednesday.

Your dog may love the extra walks and playtime right now, but having people around more often can also stress him out. If he startles easily and drools more these days, he may be dealing with some serious doggie anxiety.

Sometimes we read things that should be accepted without question, and this could be one of those times. Drinking up to four cups of coffee per day can keep the lockdown pounds off. Fantastic! This is some news we can use.

When your favorite restaurant fully opens up again it will be cause for celebration, but it might look a lot different. Thick menus may be replaced with paper, disposable ones, and you may be sitting at least feet from the next table.

Apparently, stress is not keeping us up at night. The average person in the Treasure Valley has banked an extra 13 hours of sleep in the past month, and one city is getting more sleep than all of Idaho.

When gyms fully open up and you're back on the elliptical, you'll probably have a lot more space around you. Gyms are part of the first phase of the President's re-opening plan, but not without big changes.

I sort of figure if I hold myself to posting about it weekly, then maybe I'll be more successful. With 201 days until my new wedding date, I've got quite a bit to lose to be confident in my tux.

If your food order is $30 and you're only tipping $2, that's not a pandemic-worthy tip. The delivery drivers are taking a risk with public interaction during a health crisis, and they deserve better.

Anytime I want a quick immune boost I'll pop a combination of Vitamin C, Zinc, and garlic pills. There are lots of other more exciting ways to charge your immune system too, and these foods are easy adds to your daily routine.