Mastic gum may help fight harmful bacteria in the stomach, like H. pylori. Chewing mastic gum can relieve stomach pain and indigestion. Mastic gum supports a healthy gut by helping good bacteria grow.

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...

A new pool can cost over $100,000, depending on the size and features. Here are six ways to finance the project. NerdWallet is committed to editorial integrityMany or all of the products on this page ...

State officials have announced a $10 million grant to improve drainage in downtown Mastic Beach as part of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the former village. The grant awarded to the Town of ...

Mastic Beach residents said they see a brighter future for their former village as they discussed a $500 million downtown redevelopment plan during a Brookhaven Town public hearing last week. But the ...

It’s no secret that outdoor pools require considerable upkeep. To spend more of your time swimming and less of it skimming, scooping and scrubbing, our home and kitchen editors consulted with pool ...

Swimming season is here, and if you’re cooling off in a pool, the best pool floats will keep you bobbing happily along—with some fun extra features, too. Pool floats can range from simple devices to ...

Children have been able to climb into the aboveground pools by using a compression strap on the outside as a foothold, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. By Neil Vigdor About 5 million ...

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Cleaning your pool is a necessary and frequent chore, but it doesn’t have to cut down on your swimming time. A good robotic pool cleaner can make it easy to maintain your backyard swimming hole by ...

During the dog days of summer, taking a dip in the pool can provide sweet relief from the sweltering heat. However, pools need routine maintenance to ensure their chemistry is in check and the water ...