Healthy Living

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Exploring the Options

Making Wise Choices About Your Retirement With the oldest of the baby boomers turning 65 in 2011 and the youngest turning 47, people at each

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Plastics

Sorting Through the Good and the Bad Plastic is the sweetheart of the American diet, making all of our fast-paced and convenience-driven dreams come true.

Too Many Pitches?

Q. My son is a pitcher for a little league baseball team. How often can he pitch, and how many pitches should he be allowed

My Time!

Take Control for Your Health and Happiness Okay…admit it. We’ve all got at least one friend whom we love to hate. You know the one

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10 Hobbies for Your Health

Independence, health and well-being are important for people of all ages. For older adults, staying involved in activities that can build physical, mental, emotional and

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Mercury

What You Should Know Those familiar with Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland have, perhaps without realizing it, experienced a depiction of mercury poisoning in the character of

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Putting Waste to Work

Communities across the country are going green, and composting is a huge part of the movement. Turning everyday food scraps and yard waste into usable

Bon Voyage!

Safe and Sound Travel Abroad You have finally taken the plunge and decided to take that big trip abroad that you have always dreamed of.

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Simple Tricks to Avoiding Ticks

Hiking on a secluded trail, cuddling with a pet, and enjoying a quiet summer day in a rustic backyard are all relaxing activities; they are

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The Healing Power of Paws

Innumerable Health Benefits of Pet Ownership Some people call it a medical phenomenon or a breakthrough on the healthcare front. It lowers stress, improves heart

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Keys to Living Longer

For years it has been a commonly known fact that men live shorter lives than women. And even though today the life-expectancy gap between men

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The Fruits of Your Labor

Enjoy Gardening and Good Health Each morning Gene Gach checks the fifty or so pots of bromeliads alongside his home. He looks with unconcealed pleasure

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