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Healthy Food, Healthy Kids
Childhood is a critical time for establishing lifelong eating habits. Kids who grow up in a household that promotes healthy eating are more likely to adopt those habits as their own. Luckily, nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated or labor-intensive.
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Don’t Let a Hip Fracture Put You on the Sidelines
Many older adults worry about injuries from falling, especially hip fractures, for good reason. Statistics show that for older adults, a hip fracture can be a life-altering injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life.
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Dress Up Your Outdoor Living Space
Now that summer is here, people are once again turning their attention towards things they can do outside. So it should come as no surprise that the experts are predicting one of the hottest trends in home improvement will continue to be creating outdoor living spaces.
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Spice It Up with Asian Fusion
After decades of being satisfied with mild foods, American consumers are now craving bold flavors that pack a punch – hot and spicy, sweet and heat, and other interesting combinations.
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Going Whole Grain? Try Corn Tortillas
By now, nearly everyone has heard about the health benefits of whole grains. While more and more products labeled “whole grain” are showing up on supermarket shelves, most still take the form of breads or cereals. If you’re looking for something different – or just to reduce your wheat intake – consider corn tortillas.
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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Summer Sun Skin Damage
More than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That’s more than all other cancers combined. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), studies have shown that adopting a comprehensive sun protection program that includes monthly self-examinations and yearly screenings by a dermatologist can substantially lower skin cancer risk.
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Break the Cycle of Bad Bone Health
Imagine having bones so fragile that everyday activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or even coughing can cause a fracture. Unfortunately, this may become a reality in the future for 44 million Americans – 80 percent of them women – threatened by osteoporosis, the “brittle bone” disease.
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Beach Body Basics
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the desire to get in shape. Anticipating outdoor activities, skimpy beach wear and upcoming vacations, many people panic and resort to quick weight loss tricks and crash diets to get their bodies beach-ready.
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Nutrition Tips for Breastfeeding Moms
Celebrity moms seem to effortlessly bounce back to pre-baby weight immediately after giving birth. Here in the real world, however, real women know that battling the baby bulge is not so easy.
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Building Connections between Dads and Daughters
We all know the stereotype. He’s the clued-out dad who doesn’t know an iPod from IHOP; the guy with the wallet whose relationship with his kids, especially if they’re daughters, is decidedly background.
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Paying for College
Are you or your son or daughter heading to college this fall? Are you daunted by the costs and financing decisions? Ponder these facts...
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Closing the Retirement Gap
Though most women admit they are concerned about their financial future, many continue to lag behind when it comes to preparing for retirement. And they know it. According to a recently released study by Prudential Financial, Inc., entitled Financial Experience and Behaviors Among Women, a whopping 62 percent of women gave themselves a grade of “C” or lower when it came to their knowledge of financial products and services.
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Giving Back to Your Biggest Backer: Dad
Once the news stories, greeting card commercials and aggressive retail sales wither, you might think the importance of nurturing a special bond with their fathers slips into the background for most Americans. But don’t you believe it.
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Saving Now For a Happy Holiday
The weather’s warm, the kids are home from school and the car’s packed for a family get-away. Is it really the time of year when thoughts turn to snow, holiday shopping and gift wrapping? The fact is, there’s only a few months remaining until the holiday season begins.
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When Styles Collide: Five Tips for Merging His and Hers
Couples spend months planning every detail of their wedding day, but what about the planning that goes into creating a new home together and combining two separate styles into one living space? Philips Electronics Home Designer Stephen Saint-Onge provides helpful tips for merging his and hers styles together in perfect wedded bliss...
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Black Bounces Back into Fashion
Whatever the occasion – an anxious first date, an important interview, a festive dinner, or even casual lunch with friends – you always want to look and feel your best. The fashion world has declared that black is back as a must-have fashion staple, but only if it’s crisp and clean – not covered in everyday mess like lint and pet hair.
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The New Wedding Etiquette
Wedding traditions can and do change. And, sometimes, traditions should change. So says Peggy Post, the great-grand-daughter-in-law of Emily Post, today’s leading authority on etiquette and the author of a dozen books...
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Smile Makeovers Sweeping the Country
Whitening, veneers, bonding, implants – cosmetic dentists have more options than ever to help patients achieve the smile of their dreams. And thanks to the blitz of reality television makeover programs, consumer awareness of cosmetic dentistry has reached an all-time high.
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