Lifestyle Columns
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Mom developed shortcuts to feed familyMay 31, 2011 12:00 am - Working as a medical technologist, Marion Behzad saw her share of grim life and death situations. So when it comes to the home front, especially cooking, she adopts a fu...
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Maintaining weight loss a challengeMay 30, 2011 1:00 am - So after months of hard work, the extra weight is finally off — now what? Maintaining your weight loss will no doubt take focus, but the hardest part is definitely behin...
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Research into homeopathy continuesMay 30, 2011 1:00 am - I recently gave a short talk at the Woodfield Shopping Center and one of the people in the audience asked me about homeopathy. Ten to 15 years ago, homeopathy was a hot ...
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Rare disorder causes chronic skin conditionMay 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have an open wound on my leg that my surgeon thought was an infection. After eight surgeries, I was eventually diagnosed (by a dermatologist) with a rare immune...
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On the road: Field offers a whale of a timeMay 29, 2011 1:00 am - Chicago A whale of a time Get to know the stars of the sea during a visit to “Whales: Giants of the Deep” at the Field Museum. Get immersed in the world of wha...
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Revising definition of relationship may be best courseMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am 43, have two great kids ages 12 and 9, and have been divorced very amicably for four years. I am cheerful, outgoing, financially independent, healthy and luc...
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Rental forum: Surprise, your landlord just sold your rentalMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - Q. About 90 days ago we signed a month-to-month rental agreement for a rental home that we now live in and had planned to rent for at least a year. Two weeks ago we ...
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Home repair: How to safely keep old pipes clearMay 28, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I am a retired 72-year-old and have a high regard for you. Your knowledge has helped me in the past, and I only hope that you can help once more. I’ve had a dra...
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Super Handyman: Don’t forget the first rule of D-I-Y: protect yourself!May 27, 2011 1:00 am - Safety is a prime concern for us as do-it-yourselfers. We have heard and seen some careless mistakes that caused some serious injuries, and most could have been prevente...
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Home inspector: Who is liable for non-disclosure?May 27, 2011 1:00 am - Q. We bought our home about a year ago. When the first rains came, our family room was flooded, and the insurance company refused to pay the claim because the patio ...