Monthly Archives: April 2010

Slow Down!

The benefits of taking your time at your dining room table. On your mark, get set, slow! If eating is a competitive sport at your house, it may be time to slow it down for your good health. Why should … Continue reading

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A Big, Bad Boost of Metabolism

What to do to improve your body’s automatic calorie-burning ability. Did you know you can burn calories by sitting still? While you’re on the computer? Watching television? Taking a rest? Taking a nap? In order to get your body to … Continue reading

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Verifiably Vinegar

And you thought vinegar just tasted good in salad dressing. Regulating blood sugar levels, providing energy, and even healing your body (according to the ancients), vinegar has long been heralded for its health benefits. But there’s one potential perk that … Continue reading

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How You Can Cheat on Your Diet

(And still lose weight.) There’s a new diet on the market that is sure to turn heads and gain instant followers. Dubbed the Cheater’s Diet and explained in Dr. Paul Rivas’ book, Cheater’s Diet: Lose Weight by Taking the Weekends … Continue reading

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14 Books You Must Read

No matter who you are or what you’re interested in, there are some books that everyone should be familiar with. Since elementary school, people have been telling you to read certain books. You’ve enjoyed some of them and others you … Continue reading

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Pump Up Your Brain

Six exercises that will get your grey matter working harder, smarter, and stronger. You eat the right foods, spend an hour of every day in the gym, and get plenty of sleep. But if you’re not working out your brain, … Continue reading

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Taxes: DIY or Tax Prep Pro?

Making the decision of who will be responsible for your taxes this year. With the dreaded April 15 looming overhead and Uncle Sam knocking on your door, you may find yourself scrambling to get your taxes done. But before you … Continue reading

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Keeping Your House Clean 365 Days a Year

Because no matter what day it may be, nothing looks better and is more inviting than a clean home. You sweat and slave, scrubbing and scraping to make your house impeccable. And then an hour later, it looks like a … Continue reading

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Why Do You Sneeze

Getting inside your nostrils and the cause for all those noisy achoos! There is never a good time to sneeze. You’re eating dinner with a new client, talking with your new sweet thing, or driving in rush-hour traffic, and all … Continue reading

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Helping Kids Cope with Diabetes

When type 1 diabetes strikes, everything changes. Here’s what you can do to help your child stay balanced. At first, it seems your child is invincible. There is no tree he won’t climb, no bug she won’t pick up, no … Continue reading

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