Friday, March 12, 2010

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Get ready to hit the powder this ski season

(ARA) - Skiers and snowboarders are an enthusiastic bunch. Even during last year's recession, more than 57 million people hit the slopes during the 2008-2009 season, according to the National Ski Association. And with record snowfall recorded throughout North America and the Winter Olympics starting in mid February, this season is slated to be even bigger.

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Top 5 spring allergy mistakes to avoid this season

(ARA) - Do you sneeze and wheeze all spring long? If so, you may be making common mistakes that keep you from preventing spring allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) alerts allergy sufferers to avoid these five common mistakes:

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Home security must-haves for a safe winter

(ARA) - With winter weather in full force, millions of Americans are cranking up the heater and throwing logs on the fire. But with all that heat comes an increased fire risk.

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How to keep your fitness resolutions strong through the new year

(ARA) - Some of the most popular resolutions with each new year are to get fit, get in shape and lose weight. Though plenty of people jump into new programs in pursuit of those goals, many aren't able stay fit, in shape and keep the weight off.

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New garden superstars blend charm and practicality

(ARA) - From hardy hybrids to stylish, smart gardens, spring 2010 promises exciting new plants and products for garden lovers everywhere.

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Gadgets for a healthier home and family

(ARA) - From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health and wellness. As a doctor and a mom, Jennifer Trachtenberg, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and pediatrician at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, recommends four household gadgets that will help make for a healthier home and family.

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Easy home improvement stops flu virus

(ARA) - Frequent hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough and avoiding others who are ill - you probably already know the basics of protecting your health during cold and flu season. But you may not be aware of the important role proper humidity in the home and workplace plays in preventing the transmission of viruses.

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Start the new year with a healthy approach to eating

(ARA) - After indulging during the holiday season, many people start the new year with the best intentions to eat well. But imposing a too-strict New Year's resolution diet can backfire and when you don't see immediate results, it's easy to slip into unhealthy eating habits.

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Tips for starting and maintaining a fitness program

(ARA) - Let's face it - if New Year resolutions actually worked, we wouldn't be making the same ones year after year, and largely, we do. In fact, more than 40 percent of the population makes resolutions, and on a grand scale, the top 10 resolutions are the same from year to year, with two of them consistently involving exercise and getting fit.

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Liven up cocktails with coffee

(ARA) - Getting good friends together for some good food, good times and laughter is a lot of fun during the winter months.

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Fast beauty hints for today's time-pressed moms

(ARA) - With today's hectic lifestyles, time is often hard to come by. As many of us try to juggle multiple responsibilities, the thing that often gets the least attention is our beauty regimen.

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Winter cooking: Don't give up the grill

(ARA) - The bold, unique flavor of grilled foods is more popular than ever - from steaks (the hands down favorite), burgers and chicken, to grilled vegetables and appetizers. And while grilling is typically thought to be the quintessential summer cooking activity, an increasing number of Americans are firing up their grills year-round.

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How to care for your feathered garden friends year round

(ARA) -Your garden says a lot about who you are. By carefully choosing and arranging plants, tilling soil, and caring for your flowers and vegetables, you bring a part of nature into your life. In addition to the visual appeal of the plants, gardens attract wildlife. Rabbits and squirrels, butterflies and birds all enjoy your garden, adding to the beauty.

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Allergy season: How to get relief

(ARA) - As the winter snow melts, the long-awaited sun seems to shine a little longer and that's when the buds-to-blossom routine begins. For many allergy sufferers, however, the beauty of spring means running immediately to the nearest drugstore to pick up a few extra boxes of tissues and maybe a box of antihistamines.

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The best tech products to keep you outdoors this spring

(ARA) - If you've spent the winter glued to the Internet, watching YouTube videos, it's time to get outdoors. Fortunately, you don't have to disconnect from your online life. Many of the latest wireless gadgets and high-tech items allow - and even encourage you - to spend time outdoors. Here's a roundup of the best outdoor-ready products for spring.

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Don't let your house take a beating this winter

(ARA) - No matter what part of the country you live in, the winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into their carpeting, every home takes a beating in the winter.

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Beat the 'winter bulge' by making smart nutritional decisions

(ARA) - The winter temptations of hot chocolate, mashed potatoes, warm pumpkin pie and other enticing treats can launch you into a comfort zone. But they can also make your New Year's getting-in-shape resolutions harder to achieve. This year, get ahead of the "winter bulge" by making smart, healthy and nutritional decisions.

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Keep your heart health in mind

(ARA) - Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women older than 25 in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), but many people aren't aware of how serious the problem is.

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Snow and ice removal a matter of safety and liability

(ARA) - As residents and business owners tire of clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, they are probably not thinking about lawsuits, fines and jail time. But maybe they should. The public's demand for winter safety and mobility isn't confined to roadways alone; it also includes pedestrian safety and mobility.

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Decode the SAT and ACT tests and prep for success

(ARA) - Get good grades, graduate high school, go to your dream college - sounds simple, right? It can be, as long as research and preparation are paired with your hard work and ambition. One of the key ways college admissions staff determines how you stack up to other college-bound hopefuls are standardized test scores, namely the SAT test and the ACT test, along with the other elements of your application package.

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Will you be fiscally fit in 2010?

(ARA) - The change from one year to the next presents the perfect opportunity to reassess our lives - where we've been, where we are and where we intend to go next. With signs the economy is slowly recovering, many people are likely to re-examine their financial health again as 2009 gives way to 2010.

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Female Winter Olympic athletes share medal-winning winter beauty tips

(ARA) - Winter can take a toll on anyone's beauty regimen. Extreme cold makes skin dry and flaky, wind strips moisture from hair and temperature changes from inside to outside make it hard to dress appropriately. U.S. Olympic athletes who are gliding down ski slopes, spending hours on the ice and training in biting temperatures know firsthand how harsh winter elements can do more than put a damper on your looks -- it can also affect the health of hair and skin.

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Break-ups, hook-ups and outbursts! Oh my! Wonderwall captures another year in the life of a celebrity

(ARA) - Now that 2010 is in full swing, we can look back on 2009 and see it for what it was: one of the biggest years in entertainment news.

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Convenient comfort foods warm the winter months

(ARA) - When old man winter just won't seem to go away soon enough, one of the best ways to fight off the chill is with savory, hearty meals that can warm the body and soul. Known as classic comfort foods, these homemade favorites can satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

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The lean protein that can help you fulfill forgotten resolutions to eat better

(ARA) - The new year is well under way - do you remember your resolution to live a balanced lifestyle in 2010? Are you making progress toward that goal? Or has the resolution drifted away as the calendar pages turned? It's not too late to get a fresh start at keeping that promise to yourself.

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Five baby shower must-haves for the new mom

(ARA) - On average, eight babies are born every minute in the United States. It's only a matter of time before you are invited to the next baby shower. While most shower attendees will opt for the typical (and often costly) shower gift like a trendy baby outfit or rattle, why not arm a new mom with the elements she'll appreciate most when baby arrives? Here is a list of less-than-expected but affordable gift ideas for the new parents in your life:

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The new love rules: Even love letters have gone digital

(ARA) - For centuries, people have expressed their words of love and affection through love letters, a meaningful tradition that continues to this day. Though much has changed since the days of Shakespearean sonnets, love letters are still a personal and inexpensive way to show someone special you care. Today, jobs, family and jam-packed schedules mean that not everyone has time to sit down and pen the perfect sonnet - which helps explain the recent trend of love letters going digital.

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Tackle digital housecleaning this spring

(ARA) - The warmer months are always a great time to do a little spring cleaning, but don't ignore the digital gadgets and gizmos you have laying around the house. It's probably been months since you organized your computer files, or double-checked the batteries in your emergency devices to make sure everything is ready to go when you need it.

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Get your digestive system 'back on tract'

(ARA) - Winter comfort foods, and special treats celebrating the arrival of spring and Easter, if you haven't been kind to your body lately, you'll definitely start feeling it. If you wake up each morning feeling bloated, constipated, or crampy, rest assured you are not alone.

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Stay warm, stay safe when using supplemental heat sources

(ARA) - To reduce home heating costs every winter, Americans turn to supplemental heat sources like gas fireplaces, wood stoves and kerosene heaters. While these heat sources can help reduce energy bills and keep homes warmer, experts say users should be aware of - and take steps to mitigate - potential fire and carbon monoxide risks.

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