Health tip: Eat a peppermint

Jan 21, 2013

Updated Apr 22, 2013

Feeling sluggish? Pop a peppermint.

Researchers say that smelling peppermint stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which stimulates the area of the brain responsible for arousal and can make you more alert.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mark the day with the 2001 379 of owner-operator Patrick White, who suffered a broken leg in August, unable to work for a time. Today, he's back on the horse, and the Whites note they benefited from some help from lenders, but also "from a few close friends and our family. We are very grateful this year for sure," said Patrick's wife, Ashlyn. Here's to giving thanks, and a big thanks to all of you for who you are and what you do.

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