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Carving a pumpkin this fall? Don't throw any of it away!
(Photo: Stephanie Davis / iStockPhoto) "Jeff, can't we at least celebrate the holiday before you eat the decorations?" I've heard that more than once from my long-suffering wife during our 26-year marriage. You see, cheapskates like to...
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Seven easy and free ways to prevent and treat back pain
As anyone who's suffered it knows, it sucks to have back pain. But it doesn't have to suck for your wallet. Don't get me wrong -- a professional back massage every once in a blue moon is worth every cent and feels A-MAAA...
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Vegetarian diet promotes healthy mood state
It has been well documented that people who choose a vegetarian diet enjoy superior health with lower risks for a variety of disorders, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.1 Now, science has presented us with yet anothe...
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Six smart summer snacks for kids
Kids need a lot of energy to keep going during the summer. As soon as the school year is over they are suddenly on the go, riding their bikes, swimming, playing sports, or off to the park to meet friends. Daily schedules...
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Should you pre-rinse your dishes before loading the dishwasher?
(Photo: Getty Images) Experts unanimously agree that you should NOT pre-rinse your dishes before loading the dishwasher. Why not? Because your dishes will not get any cleaner if you rinse them before loading your dishwasher. Pre...
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50 healthy foods for under $1 a pound
(Photo: Robin Macdougall / Getty Images) If you are what you eat, then I should weigh-in at under $1 a pound. That's because, as a general rule of thumb, I try to only buy foodstuffs that costs under a buck per pound. Under $1 a pound,...
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Eight scary fast food burritos
Burritos have a lot of calories. That’s not exactly “news at 11,” but even the most calorie-conscious among us would be surprised by how quickly the numbers add up between the flour-tortilla folds. Sure, we could cut out the shr...
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Seven myths about veggies
(Photo: Getty Images) Is it healthier to eat raw veggies or to cook them? Is fresh broccoli more nutritious than frozen? Is eating iceberg lettuce a waste of time? You may be surprised by the answers to these seemingl...
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Nine reasons to drink green tea daily
(Photo: Getty Images) Have you been wondering “what’s all the fuss about green tea?” Now you can stop wondering and start drinking ... green tea, that is. This flavorful beverage offers many health benefits to anyone who d...
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Perfume ... or poison?
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Environmental Working Group released the results of a study recently that may have perfume-lovers running from their fragrances. The commissioned study exposed hormone-disrupting chemicals and ch...
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