Lifestyle Columns
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Walking pace linked to longer lifeApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Is it true that it is more beneficial for older people to walk at a brisk pace than at a regular walking pace? A. Your question relates to news rep...
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Creamy Tzatziki SauceApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - 1 cup plain Greek-style, fat-free yogurt 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 4-5 mint leaves, finely minced, mor...
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So many ways to enjoy soyApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - You hear the call to get more protein and fiber in your diet — protein to fight disease, repair body tissues, provide you with energy and help you feel full (a good thin...
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Comfort food can be leanApr 12, 2011 12:00 am - A low-fat, lower-calorie cookbook gets my heart beating a little faster when it includes complete nutritional information, teaches me new ways of making recipes healthie...
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Patient struggles with MCS problemsApr 10, 2011 2:00 am - Q. Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a crippling problem for those who suffer from it. I would like to educate people about the problem because most people thin...
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New vaccine schedule for meningitisApr 10, 2011 2:00 am - His eye condition was not a serious problem, but the college freshman just wanted it checked out before he headed back to campus. We discussed ways to manage the sty on ...
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Home repair: Attic access panel was a big mistakeApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We own a 13-year-old Cape Cod-style home. About five years ago, we installed an access into the small bit of attic space above the upstairs hallway. When we made ...
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New York is his kind of town but gal says no wayApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I live in Arlington, Va., with my girlfriend of five years. Both of us hope this is headed toward marriage, but we haven’t made it official yet. The problem is,...
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Law talk: Don’t let former landlord pocket your depositApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I moved out of my apartment about two months ago. I have asked my landlord for my $1,500 security deposit back but he refuses to answer my e-mails. I don’t know w...
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On homes and real estate: Would you buy a house with no bathtub?Apr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Recently, a reader asked if he replaced his bathtub with a walk-in shower, would that make his house harder to sell someday? I passed that on with the question: “Would y...