Lifestyle Stories from May 5, 2014 (Change date)
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Banana BreadMay 05, 2014 12:15 pm - 6 very ripe small to medium bananas (the more dark spots, the better) ¾ cup sugar, pick your favorite 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-whea...
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Eat right, live well: Bananas full of a-peeling health benefitsMay 06, 2014 6:05 am - If you believe what you have seen in cartoons and slapstick comedies over your lifetime you might think this month's featured food is dangerous to have around. But, whil...
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Natalie Merchant back with batch of new songsMay 06, 2014 6:03 am - Natalie Merchant, “Natalie Merchant” (Nonesuch Records) Natalie Merchant has never been one to pull punches. From her start singing deceivingly jovial-sounding ...
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'Mom in the Movies' nurtures a fan's love of filmMay 05, 2014 11:26 am - Don't go thinking this is a hardcover companion to a sickly sweet greeting card designed to give you-know-who a good cry on her special day. The smartly written and nice...
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Community teams drop weight, focus on healthy lifestylesMay 05, 2014 12:41 pm - The 23 corporate and 13 park district teams have worked themselves into a frenzy, right up to the finish line. They have learned better eating habits, disciplined worko...
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Report backs screenings for early detection of congenital heart diseaseMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - Congenital heart disease is the most common cause of death among newborns. And, sadly, many parents find out in the delivery room that a child could suffer life-threaten...
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Stay well-hydrated to reduce severity of morning sicknessMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy and battling terrible morning sickness. What can I do to feel better? A: Morning sickness can put a damper on an otherwise joyo...
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Prevent injuries with these tipsMay 06, 2014 6:05 am - Injuries sustained during exercise are far too common and can discourage even the most focused athletes. Injury prevention is definitely time well-spent and much more e...
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Your health: Binge drinking leads to binge eatingMay 05, 2014 12:41 pm - Binge drinking leads to binge eating Drinking more than three large glasses of wine can push people over a "tipping point," meaning they consume about 6,300 extra ...
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Fitness homework pays off with successful runMay 05, 2014 5:44 pm - For about a year prior to the Fittest Loser Challenge, I ran as a way to bolster weight loss. I used to think of it as a simple sport. I'd slip into a pair of jogging pa...