Lifestyle Columns
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The death of a father can be devastatingAug 10, 2019 7:30 am - For a person who grew up close to loving parents, the death of your father can be one of the hardest experiences you will face in life. It's in the top four for intense...
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Are some sources of fiber better than others?Aug 10, 2019 7:30 am - It is well-known that dietary fiber can reduce risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and a number of other chronic medical conditions. Do all s...
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Five ways to help mitigate stressAug 10, 2019 7:25 am - How well do you handle stress? Some thrive in stressful situations, while others break down. Avoiding unnecessary stress is a smart move, but unfortunately stress is a ...
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Associations easily can acquire loansAug 10, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I am treasurer of our condominium association. We are considering borrowing money to pay for common element maintenance, repair and replacement projects, and I have b...
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More reader comments on home stagingAug 10, 2019 6:00 am - Readers are still sending in comments about the rant from a seller who resented trying to live in her professionally staged home while it was on the market. Some sellers...
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Widescreen tidbits: Orchestral splendor, underwater spectacleAug 09, 2019 6:00 am - Class up your summer at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, when WTTW Channel 11 airs the Vienna Philharmonic's 2019 Summer Night Concert as part of PBS' “Great Performances” series....
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Wife owes husband the truth about boring family gatheringsAug 08, 2019 11:00 pm - By Carolyn Hax Q. My husband's family is fanatical about spending time together. They are generally pleasant, but we have nothing in common, so events are mostly just si...
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Sound check: John Mayer ditches the Company for solo Chicago showsAug 08, 2019 6:00 am - John Mayer and more at the United Center When John Mayer first hit commercial acclaim in the early 2000s with "Room for Squares," the acoustic singer-songwriter off...
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Keys to nurturing kids: Self-control, praise, teachAug 07, 2019 11:00 pm - Some of our favorite family stories have to do with our youngest daughter and her childhood zest for life. For example, there was the time at age 5 she decided she was ...
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Nab your spot in Cook of the Week challengeAug 07, 2019 6:00 am - Nab your spot in Cook of the Week Challenge 2019