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WELL-BEING While many people try to steer clear of arguments with family members, two Vanderbilt University philosophy professors offer a better solution. Scott F. Aikin and Robert B. Talisse co-wrote Why We Argue (and How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement. The trend to avoid arguments with loved ones has more to do with […]
FAMILY LIFE When it comes to finding toys to encourage a child’s interest in science, sometimes simpler can be better and yet more sophisticated. Creighton University professor of physics Dr. Gintaras Duda suggests looking at toys with a tactile, kinesthetic component that can help illustrate scientific principles while allowing a child to come up with
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Are the holidays stressful because you want them to be perfect? Let go of the perfection goal with these tips: * Get real with yourself. If you burn the food or the tree turns brown, accept it as part of life. No holiday party is going to be perfect, and that’s okay.
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HEALTHY EATING Make more than you need and freeze foods in portion sizes for future meals. Here’s how according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists: STEP 1. Cool foods “slightly” at room temperature before refrigeration. A food does not need to be completely cool before it is refrigerated. To help it cool slightly before
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup apple slices 1 cup banana slices 1 cup pear slices 1 cup grapes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup melon slices 1/2 cup yogurt, nonfat plain 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup peanut butter Directions 1. Prepare fruit by washing and slicing, if necessary. 2. Arrange fruit on a plate around a
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BE FIT Food is your body’s fuel. When it comes to exercise, healthy food can power you through a workout session, while less healthy food can leave you feeling flat. Finding the right pre-workout foods doesn’t have to be complicated. Listen to your body and keep track of your diet. This can help you discover
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HEALTHY EATING Try these time-saving tips to make eating healthier simpler for you and your family, says Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition at Penn State University. Plan out 2 to 4 weeks of healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Sit down and map out meals that include your family’s heart-healthy favorites. Update your
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BE FIT When the winter months hit, it can be difficult to get outside to exercise. Snow, ice, wind, and rain can put a damper on your regular walk around the neighborhoods. But regular exercise cuts your risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression, and even some cancers, according to the CDC. So don’t cut your
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HEALTHY EATING To stock your kitchen with whole grains and fiber-containing foods from cupboard to refrigerator to freezer, use this handy list to get started, suggests Anita Kobuszewski, RD, author of Food: Field to Fork, How to Grow Sustainably, Shop Wisely, Cook Nutritiously, and Eat Deliciously. She reminded, “Remember-nutrition doesn’t begin until the food passes
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WELL-BEING Follow this safety advice from the Overhead Door Corporation: * Keep the garage door opener control button out of the reach of small children. And do not let children play with garage door remote controls. * Never place fingers between door sections. Explain the dangers to children and consider pinch-resistant door panels. * Consult
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