The search by the booming North American population of Amish for affordable, fertile farmland has produced settlements in 28 states and Ontario — and has even led parties to scout recently for suitable properties in Alaska and Mexico.

New research shows that more bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth. Two new studies conclude that “hands-only” chest compression is enough to save a life. The studies are the largest yet [...]

A new iPhone and iPad application featuring an interactive tour has been launched by the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. The app is now available free on iTunes and as a Web app for most smartphones. Pre-loaded iPod Touch units are also provided on-site to Ford House guests.

New research shows that more bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth. Two new studies conclude that “hands-only” chest compression is enough to save a life. The studies are the largest yet [...]