January 2010

Driving the Back Roads of Louisiana

Jan 07, 2010

If you're headed to New Orleans and have a little extra time on your hands, you might want to drive some of the back roads of Louisiana -- down...

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Resolved: Learn More About Medical Testing

Jan 07, 2010

With the arrival of the new year, many of us will have put health at the top of our resolutions list. But this year, look beyond just fitness and...

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Memories of an Anniversary Cruise on the Queen Victoria

Jan 07, 2010

With our 50th anniversary approaching, my husband, Maurice, suggested a party. But some of our close friends lived on the other coast or abroad. And...

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New Orleans' Other Happening Place: Frenchmen Street

Jan 11, 2010

While everyone should walk down Bourbon Street at least once, there is a new entertainment avenue in New Orleans that is also worth a visit. It is a...

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Lifelong Health

Jan 11, 2010

Too often, Americans believe that our physical appearance is the best measure of health. We strive for the perfect body -- primarily by dieting, diet...

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Tolerating Cold Symptoms May Hasten Recovery

Jan 11, 2010

No matter how healthy you strive to be in the New Year, you're still likely to succumb to the common cold every now and then. Like it or not, most of...

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New Law Requires Restaurants to Use More Healthful Oil

Jan 23, 2010

The next time you eat out in California, rest assured your fries, burger, extra-crispy chicken and deep-fried calamari will not have been prepared...

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Pomegranate Juice May Stave Off Age-Related Diseases

Jan 23, 2010

If you don't have a jug of pomegranate juice in your fridge, you might be missing out on some important health benefits. The juice is packed with...

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Mac 'n' Cheese the Chef's Way

Jan 23, 2010

Mac 'n' Cheese is an old standby for comfort food when the weather is cold. Here's a home made version that will make you feel all warm and cozy...

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Colorful Plant Foods Protect Against Age-Related Eye Disease

Jan 28, 2010

If your mother ever told you that eating carrots would improve your vision, she knew what she was talking about. A new study published in the Journal...

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Ringing in the Ears a Source of Significant Suffering

Jan 28, 2010

Silence is golden, especially for people who suffer from a condition known as tinnitus. Also known as ringing in the ears, tinnitus is the perception...

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Exploring the Birthplace of Texas Independence

Jan 28, 2010

In the early 1800s, people carved "G.T.T." on the door of their home so friends would know they had "gone to Texas" in search of a better life. In...

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