Lifestyle Stories from April 1, 2013 (Change date)
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Product claims of boosting immunity are marketing ploysApr 01, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I've seen many product labels that claim to boost immunity. Could they really help? Or should I be skeptical? A. Your immune system does a remarkable job of protectin...
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Status report for the Fittest Loser contestantsApr 01, 2013 6:00 am - Karen Castillo, 37, Carpentersville Starting weight: 206 Current weight: 194 Weight lost this week: 2 pounds Total weight loss: 12 pounds, 5.8 percent Marianne ...
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Great taste is just the tip of asparagus's storyApr 04, 2013 6:23 am - Asparagus shines at springtime. It is a nutrient-dense crop that peaks in early spring when the weather is still a bit cool. And there are many healthful ways to prepare...
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Raw Asparagus, Mushroom and Parsley Salad with Nuts and ParmesanApr 01, 2013 11:09 am - Kosher Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ pound asparagus, tough stems trimmed and discarded (peeled if thicke...
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Early number sense plays role in math skillsApr 02, 2013 1:08 pm - WASHINGTON — We know a lot about how babies learn to talk, and youngsters learn to read. Now scientists are unraveling the earliest building blocks of math — and what ch...
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Spike in oral cancers puzzles expertsApr 03, 2013 6:14 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Christine Schulz has never visited England, but she speaks with the clipped inflection of a vaguely British accent. It’s not an affectation but, rather,...
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Your health: Signs of COPDApr 03, 2013 6:14 am - Better breathing Take a deep breath. Was that difficult? If so, you may want to check out a new public service guide from the Men’s Health Network, says The Washing...
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Intravenous vitamin C shows promise in treating pancreatic cancerApr 01, 2013 5:20 am - Could the use of intravenous vitamin C be an important key in the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer? According to one recent medical study, the answer is yes. Pa...
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Treatment options for common foot painApr 01, 2013 5:20 am - Whether your goal is to run a marathon, take up yoga, get serious about your heart health or anything else you’ve been putting off, you’ll likely hear this piece of enco...
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Breakthroughs in heart treatment replacing surgeon’s knifeApr 01, 2013 5:15 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Have a heart problem? If it’s fixable, there’s a good chance it can be done without surgery, using tiny tools and devices that are pushed through tubes i...