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10 Ways to Eat More Fruits & Veggies

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10 Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Content Provided By: Mayo Clinic Healthy Information http://www.mayoclinic.com/   Many people think that weight control means food restrictions: “You...
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20 Minute Peking Duck

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20-Minute Peking Duck Here's a simplified--and delicious--Peking duck with flour tortillas standing in for traditional thin pancakes. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil...
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5 Secrets to Sexy Arms

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5 Secrets to Sexy Arms I think every woman out there wants to perfect a certain part of their body, whether that be their butt, legs, abs...whatever, but what about trying to get symmetrical? Do you...
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A Honey of a Source of Antioxidants

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Darker varieties, made from 'honeydew' left on plants, may be especially healthy, study finds HealthDay Thursday, February 22, 2007 THURSDAY, Feb. 22 (HealthDay News) -- What's the health buzz...
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Anna Nicole Smith Has Died

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Anna Nicole Smith Dies in Florida Hospital Former model found unresponsive in Florida hotel room As shocking and unreal as it may sound it is true. Anna Nicole Smith has been prounouced dead at Memorial...
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Anna Nicole's Mom: "She Was too Drugged Up"

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A medical examiner began an autopsy Friday on Anna Nicole Smith, whose mother blamed drugs for the former Playboy playmate’s sudden death that ended an extraordinary tabloid life...
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Aromatic Salmon in a Pouch

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AROMATIC SALMON IN A POUCH Cooking in a pouch is one of the best ways to prepare fish because it keeps the fish moist while delicately infusing it with the flavors of other ingredients in the pouch....
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Asian BBQ Chicken

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Asian Barbecue Chicken "This is a recipe I love to make for family and friends. I usually serve it with roasted sesame asparagus and a sesame-noodle salad. Let the chicken marinate overnight...
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Aspartame: A Bitter Sweetener

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From Complementary Health Aspartame, known to the public as NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful, has been the subject of controversy since it first became an ingredient in food products in 1981. ...
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Automated Trendmill Rebuilds Muscles After Stroke

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Reuters Health Thursday, February 22, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treadmill training with assistance of robot-driven leg supports, a device called the Lokomat, helps build muscle mass in...
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Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans

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Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans Serve this classic flavor combination with roast chicken. INGREDIENTS 1 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar...
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Baked Potato Soup

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Baked Potato Soup All the flavors of a loaded baked potato come together in this rich, creamy soup. INGREDIENTS 4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) 2/3 cup all-purpose...
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BBQ Chicken Hash

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Barbecued Chicken Hash INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper...
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Britney Shaved Her Head...?!?!?!

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I am speachless; the poor girl is falling apart. here is the latest on the pop-princess. Grab a front-row seat for Britney breakdown   Is bald beautiful for pop singer, or is she finally losing...
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Caffeine may be good for some aging hearts

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Reuters Health Wednesday, February 21, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking caffeinated beverages on a regular basis may provide significant protection against death from heart disease in...
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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad The creamy dressing mellows the heat from the chiles. Add a spoonful of adobo sauce for a spicier salad. Kidney or pinto beans also taste great in this dish. Total...
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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon

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Classic Steak House Rubbed Filet Mignon Dry mustard powder has a pleasant bitterness and mild heat that pair well with the tender beef. Peppercorns and rosemary add even more flavor....
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Classic Tomato Sauce

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CLASSIC TOMATO SAUCE   As an Italian I love Italian foods, but then again who doesn’t? We all love spaghetti and here is a very simple, classic tomato sauce recipe to top over a steaming...
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Coffee Cupcakes

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Coffee Cupcakes If you prefer a single-layer cake to cupcakes, use a 9-inch square baking pan or round cake pan. Bake the cake at 350º for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the...
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Corn and Potato Chowder

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Corn and Potato Chowder If you prefer a hotter bite, add extra ground red pepper or some minced seeded jalapeño pepper to this thick and hearty, corn-studded soup. INGREDIENTS  Cooking...
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Couch Potato Habits Will Drive Diabetes

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HealthDay Friday, January 26, 2007 FRIDAY, Jan. 26 (HealthDay News) -- A new study offers another compelling reason to get up off the sofa and exercise. The research shows that people with type...
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Crumb Topped French Toast

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Crumb-Topped French Toast INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup cornflake crumbs...
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Dairy Foods May Reduce PMS

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Dairy Foods May Reduce PMS By Harvard Health Updated: February 12, 2007 A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to a study...
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Dangers of MSG

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It is 3:30 in the morning and I can't sleep. I decided to turn on the TV to see what late night broadcasting had to offer me; usually there is absolutely nothing on...fitness, Girls Gone Wild DVD ads, and...
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child's Teeth

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How can I best care for my child's teeth? Good dental hygiene habits should begin before your child's first tooth comes in. Wiping your...
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Diet, exercise take off equal pounds, study finds

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Reuters Health Friday, January 26, 2007 By Maggie Fox WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Eating less and exercising more are equally good at helping take off the pounds, U.S. researchers said on Friday in a...
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Do You Worry Too Much?

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Do You Worry Too Much? By Harvard Health Excessive worry is part of many mental health disorders and can lead to physical illness. Sometimes it's smart to worry. It can force us to plan or to take...
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Easy Fudge Layer Cake

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Easy Fudge Layer Cake This recipe holds true to its name: It's supereasy to make. INGREDIENTS  Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting  Cooking spray 1 3/4 cups all-purpose...
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Feline Leukemia: See My Blog Post

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Feline Leukemia (feLV) Incidence, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prognosis If you read my blog post this morning this will make sense to you; if not then you may want to check it out. You will...
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Fiesta Pepper Steak

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Fiesta Pepper Steak INGREDIENTS  1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried...
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Flu Fighting Foods

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Flu-Fighting Foods By Elizabeth Yarnell Winter doesn't have to mean the misery of colds, flu and other viral infections if you feed your body what it needs to fight them off. A rundown body that is...
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Food Allergies & Sensativities

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Take action to control your allergies. Breathe easy by learning more about how to manage symptoms. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful: ...
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French Toast Waffles

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French Toast Waffles A waffle maker creates a crisp, brown French toast without a skillet. Just make sure you start with slightly hardened bread so that the toast won't be soggy. Serve toast...
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Garden Minestrone

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Garden Minestrone INDREGIENTS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chopped...
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Garlic Shrimp and Wine Sauce

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GARLIC SHRIMP AND WINE SAUCE This sauce highlights ingredients from the southern Italian coast: sweet shrimp, plump garlic, intense tomatoes from the volcanic soil and bottarga, a small brick of...
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Get a Dancer's Body

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With all of the new dance movies being released recently more and more people are interested in getting one of those long, slender, toned dancer bodies with perfect posture. I was on that track...
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Get a Dancers Body Part II

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Ballroom Dancing: Sway Your Way to a Dancer's Body If you ready my first article about Fluidity, then you may be interested in this one as well. Its a fun, different approach to exercising and gets...
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Get Moving, Get Fit

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Get Moving, Get Fit By PT Staff From Psychology Today Updated: February 8, 2007 Need a therapist? Click here to find one in your area.   When it comes to fitness, motivation is hard...
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Glycemic Impact Diet

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The Glycemic Impact Diet is based on the Glycemic Index. Many such diets have been around for a number of years. The GI Diet (by Rick Gallop) in particular has been popular in Europe for a number of...
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Great Legs

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5 Moves to a Great Set of Stems Who doesn't want fabulous legs like Mariah Carey? We all dream about those gorgeous, slender legs that will get you a double take. Sadly, there isn't much you can do to...
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Hazelnut Dessert Coffee

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Hazelnut Dessert Coffee Serve with Grandma Babe's Lemon Knots. Use any other liqueur that you prefer, such as Grand Marnier or Chambord. 6 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored...
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Herbed Chicken Parmesan

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Herbed Chicken Parmesan We recommend rice-shaped orzo pasta with this saucy entrée, but you can serve spaghetti or angel hair pasta instead. If you're making the entire menu, roast the...
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High Blood Pressure Causing Your Headache

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High Blood Pressure Causing Your Headache? By Harvard Health Publications The pendulum has swung back and forth on the connection between hypertension and headaches. A study finds they could be...
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Home Gym for $100

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$100 Home Gym By Shawn McKee Exercise is a crucial element of a healthy lifestyle, but if you’ve been procrastinating on a gym membership because of the cost and hassle, it may be time to consider...
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How About That Bollogna Patch?

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Hey! That's Some Bollgna Patch You've Got There. Everyone sheds har everyday, in fact it is a shocking 40 to 100 strands per day on average. It is part of our body's natural process. Serious thinnning,...
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Is Coconut Good for Me?

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 Q. What is the best way to add coconut to my diet? I have heard that it has nearly miraculous health benefits, but it seems quite difficult to process a coconut from the raw form. Would I be better...
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Kids Shovel Down More Calories Watching TV

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Reuters Health Thursday, February 22, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Watching television disrupts children's' normal response to food -- they will eat more while they're sitting in front of...
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Lying About Your Diet: Food and Body

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by Sophie Pachella, founder of EatStrong When Pinocchio lied, his nose grew. When you lie to yourself about your diet, it won't be your nose growing. 1) I deserve it This is a classic example of...
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Mediterranean Diet

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The Mediterranean Diet As we are on a never-ending search for a healthier diet, it is not unusual for us to look to other countries for inspiration. One particular diet which is gaining momentum...
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Music, Mood & Emotions

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I know I can't be the only one who comes home after a long day and blasts the stereo to destress. I often associate music with different types of emotions (for example, I listen to Garbage when I am...
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National Pancake Day!

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Pancake Day To celebrate Pancake Day in traditional style you'll have to break a few eggs - but it's worth it. Find out about the history of Pancake Day and try some of our pancake recipes. Origins Pancake...
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Neat Tricks to Teach Your Body

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These fun tricks were forwarded to me from a co-worker, I hope you all find that just as entertaining as I did. Neat tricks to teach your body Some little-known practical tips about your body In...
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New Food Pyramid Offers Building Blocks to Good Nutrition

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New Food Pyramid Offers Building Blocks to Good Nutrition Americans can better individualize their eating and exercise plans HealthDay Sunday, January 28, 2007 SUNDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News)...
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Personality & Your Diet

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Is Your Personality Sabotaging Your Diet?   Get out of your own way to lose weight by Amy Hendel, R-PA, IDEA, ACSM You try every diet, exercise trend and gimmick in the book....
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Potatoes Au Gratin

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Potatoes Au Gratin INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 (1/2-inch-thick) slice onion 1 garlic clove, crushed 1...
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Preparing for Allergy Season

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Preparing for Allergy Season By Harvard Health Publications MILWAUKEE (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology) -- This season brings out the grass and tree pollen that trigger sneezing,...
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Preventing Eating Disorders

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An Early Way To Prevent Eating Disorders By Hara Estroff Marano Special for eDiets The mental disorder with the highest mortality rate isn’t depression. Nor is it schizophrenia. It’s...
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Q&A: Metabolism

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 Is it true that if you consume too few calories, your metabolism will be lowered? And if your metabolism is lowered, what kinds of problems might that cause? --G.R.  Your metabolism is in...
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Quick Shrimp-and-Corn Soup

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Quick Shrimp-and-Corn Soup INGREDIENTS  Cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup (6...
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Sexy Foods

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Sexy Foods: Aphrodisiac Menu Thousands of years ago, Egyptian priests were forbidden to eat onions. Onions? Were the authorities worried about bad breath in the palace? No, the pharaohs were concerned...
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Sliced Steak with Arugula and Pecorino

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SLICED STEAK WITH ARUGULA & PECORINO Serving: 4 as a main course, or 6 as part of a multi-course Italian meal Total Time: 20 minutes   INGREDIENTS   4 ounces arugula...
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Some cocoa improves blood flow in the brain

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Some cocoa improves blood flow in the brain   Ingredient in chocolate could help fight off dementia, research suggests Updated: 2 hours, 57 minutes ago function UpdateTimeStamp(pdt)...
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Straight Up: Don't Be a Slouch

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Straight Up: Don't Be a Slouch By Catherine New From Psychology Today Good posture is in a slump. Our days at work and school are filled with non-ergonomic tasks and habits—staring at...
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Study Crushes Garlic's Claim to Lower Cholesterol

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Neither the fresh or pill-packaged varieties brought LDL levels down HealthDay Monday, February 26, 2007 MONDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- For those enduring bad breath for the sake of good...
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The Truth About Cellulite

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The following is an excerpt from Beautiful Skin: Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age by David E. Band, M.D., Adams Media Corporation © 2000. Used with permission. It is an ugly...
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Mediterranean Diet By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE The research confirms: People eating a Mediterranean-type diet have a lower risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. A...
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Weight Loss & Obesity

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Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be...
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What Happens to Your Body If You Drink a Coke Right Now?

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What Happens To Your Body If You Drink A Coke Right Now? Have you ever wondered why Coke comes with a smile? It’s because it gets you high. They took the cocaine out almost a hundred years ago. You...
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Who Will Get Fat First?

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Who Will Get Fat First? BY LAMBETH HOCHWALD Will your eating habits...
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Women's Desks Only LOOK Cleaner...

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Psshh...for the record, I sanitize my desk once a week so I am in the clear here. For the rest of you, you may want to tune in. For your reading pleasure... TUCSON, Ariz. - Your office desk harbors...
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