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Eating Healthy and Moving More…..the Real Fountain of Youth

Much time and money is spent each year on the latest weight loss or fitness craze in pursuit of a path to the fountain of youth. Unfortunately, for most this ends in frustration and a lighter wallet. Rather than chasing an elusive perfect diet, nutritional supplement or fitness routine that sounds...
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Making Homemade Baby Food

According to Mintel, a global research firm, sales of baby food significantly dropped between 2007 and 2011, and it's expected to continue to decline. The slump in sales have been attributed to more mothers making their own baby food, allowing moms to know what it's made out of and giving them a...
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Exercising With Arthritis

At one time, it was believed that people with arthritis should rest their joints but we now know that this is not the case. In fact, regular physical activity can actually help improve function, mobility and provide pain relief. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus can all...
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Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Arthritis

Much controversy exists about whether the foods you eat or do not eat affect symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. No evidence has shown particular foods will stop rheumatoid arthritis from getting worse. However, some studies have shown short term improvement in symptoms with certain foods. These...
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Grilling and Summer Food Safety

Grilling and Summer Food Safety Summer is officially here! And if you haven't already gotten your grill out, you should consider doing so. Grilling is a great way to keep the kitchen cool and enjoy the many wonderful foods summer has to offer. Whether you are grilling meat, poultry...
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July is the Peak Month for Grill Fires

According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2009 and 2013, local fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 home fires a year, involving grills, hibachis or barbecues. In addition to property damage, these fires also contributed to hundreds of injuries and an average...
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Food: Source of Conflict or Love in Relationships?

You know what they say… "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach"…meaning a woman can make a man love her by cooking him good meals. Whether this is true or not, I believe that cooking a meal for someone is an act of love but what if you can't even boil a pot of water?! Although this can...
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