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FAMILY LIFE Children learn from video games, say Iowa State University psychology professors. So parents may want to shop smart when choosing games for their children. Even if the content is unrealistic or cartoonish, kids learn good behaviors (playing drums) or bad behaviors (aggressive tactics) by practicing. Professors Craig Anderson and Doug Gentile-leading experts on […]
HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup carrots, cut into long, thin strips 2 cups bean sprouts 2 cups cucumber, seeded and cut into long, thin strips 1 cup minced scallions/green onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 8 rice paper wrappers (ask at your supermarket) Directions Toss first 6 ingredients in a
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HEALTHY EATING White vinegar has a number of household uses. Some people use it for cleaning, laundry and flushing out the coffee maker. It’s also been used for centuries to preserve food, especially vegetables. But don’t let the strong vinegar odor turn you off from all vinegars. In fact, there are many different types that
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SELF-CARE CORNER Without vitamin D, your bones may not grow strong at any age. Why? Because for your bones to make the best use of calcium, they need vitamin D, says Robert P. Heaney, MD, researcher and professor in the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton University. But did you know that even mild shortages of
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS At work, at home, even in the car, stress is a constant struggle for many people. Unmanaged stress can lead to serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. “The American lifestyle is fast-paced and productive, but can be extremely stressful. If that stress it not addressed,
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BE FIT How far will you need to walk to burn off the calories of some of your favorite state fair foods? University of Nebraska Extension has it all calculated: * Corn dog, large: 4.5 miles * Cotton candy: 1.5 miles * Fried candy bar on a stick: 4.5 miles * Funnel cake, 6-inch diameter:
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BE FIT Finances are one of the biggest reasons people don’t join a gym. A monthly gym membership fee can take a big bite out of a budget, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel on exercise. You can get all of the benefits of exercise at little to no cost with
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HEALTHY EATING Then cook meals at home People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research. “When people cook most of their meals at home, they consume fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat than those
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MEDICAL NEWS The hardest working digestive helper might well be your gallbladder, a pear-sized organ that sits just under the liver and next to the pancreas. The gallbladder stores bile, a thick liquid that’s produced by the liver to help digest fat. When you eat, the gallbladder’s thin, muscular lining squeezes bile into the small
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WELL-BEING There’s no one right way to quit smoking. Some people find that they just quit on their own. Others use medical treatments to help. If you’re thinking about quitting, you have several options: * Attend support groups or counseling * Get your doctor’s advice and support * Choose medicines that contain nicotine and help
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