Lifestyle Columns
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Shrimp and Rice SaladMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 2½ cups cooked rice, chilled ½ pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith) seeded and chop...
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What form of garlic is most beneficial?May 17, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Does garlic powder or pre-chopped garlic in oil protect against cancer as well as fresh garlic? A. Garlic probably reduces risk of colorectal and stomach cancers...
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Salmon with Cucumbers and CapersMay 17, 2011 12:00 am - 1¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon capers (nonpareilles) ½ cup diced cucumber 4 salmon fillets or steaks, skinless Olive oil Salt and pepper Fresh shre...
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Drink in the new summer brewsMay 16, 2011 11:00 pm - Ah spring! Flowers finally bloom without fear of frost, and the new crop of seasonal beers lines the shelves at local stores. And what a bumper crop it is. I had the opp...
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Safflower tea may be good for your bonesMay 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Can a simple tea help with osteoporosis? According to one medical study using safflower tea, the answer is yes. Osteoporosis is the result of bone loss and is a serious ...
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Maximize your workout with proper intensity levelMay 15, 2011 11:00 pm - For long-term weight-loss success, we believe in a proper balance of strength training, cardiovascular activity and healthful nutrition. Our previous exercise articles ...
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Visual abnormality needs a second opinionMay 15, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 60-year-old female. My ophthalmologist diagnosed me with an eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa (RP). I would like a second opinion. I know this is a...
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Home repair: A tale of two sidingsMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I was told there is a vinyl-clad aluminum siding. But with two sidings, it must be expensive. Is it worth it? I have a bedroom over a garage, and the garage ceili...
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Doug McAllister: Under the hood Cars need oil change after length sitMay 15, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I read the column you published last month about oil life and had a related question. I store a 2002 Corvette six months out of the year. It gets limited use duri...
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On the road: DubuqueFest fetes the artsMay 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Art west DubuqueFest is an all-arts festival held in Washington Park and the Town Clock Plaza in the heart of historic downtown Dubuque, Iowa. Among the many events...