Lifestyle Columns
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Cider brewing up interest in the 'burbsOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The cool temps and the falling leaves sure get me in the mood for cider. I enjoy a mug of warm apple cider like the kind they press out at Gould's Cider Mill near Elburn...
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Add lean meat, fruit to tailgate menuOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. What do you suggest for healthy choices when tailgating? A. Unfortunately, tailgate parties often encourage the kind of eating that has little to do with good he...
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Roasting a lean, quick way to get vegetables on the plateOct 06, 2009 11:00 pm - You know you're going to be in a rush to get a healthy dinner on the table later tonight yet you want to make sure you include a vegetable. Pulling a bag of veggies from...
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Prescription eye drops caused abnormal heart rateOct 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. In May 2001, I suddenly developed an irregular heart rate. It would sometimes go two or three beats and then miss one. At times, my heart rate was only 41 beats p...
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Natural alternatives for rheumatoid arthritisOct 04, 2009 11:00 pm - A recent medical study demonstrated that a standardized extract of a plant used in Chinese medicine is substantially better than the medication sulfasalazine for the tre...
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Comparison formula helps determine right mortgage for youOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As indicated last week, the annual percentage rate, or APR, the law requires mortgage lenders to disclose alongside the interest rate is not a useful measure of cost to ...
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Therapy, positive preparations can help widow bear lossOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My husband died unexpectedly at age 33, just weeks after conceiving our first baby. I'm now at 19 weeks and holding up relatively well, I think. No major meltdowns si...
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Advantage of FHA loan is lower down payment requiredOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Who can qualify for FHA home loans? What exactly is necessary, moneywise, closing costs, credit? How do I contact them? Do I consult a Realtor to do this? A. Ther...
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When finishing a basement, properly prepare exterior wallsOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Our house is about 60 years old with a cinder block foundation. We are beginning the process of finishing our basement and need to address some water issues. Our base...
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Fee-flying days upon us for foreseeable futureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Did you hear about the smoking gun at Ryanair? In case you've forgotten, Ryanair is the cut-rate European carrier that has led the pack in creative fees for fliers. They...