Lifestyle Columns
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Eat right, live well: Lemony cupcakes bring a taste of sunshineApr 03, 2013 5:00 am - Citrus fruits have many uses in the kitchen. The lemon, however, is arguably the most useful and versatile of citrus fruits. With a perfect blend of sweetness and tartne...
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Time with dad was precious to teenApr 02, 2013 2:42 pm - While Carolyn takes some time off, readers offer their advice, this time on parental relationships and money: One thing my father did all throughout my teen years was ta...
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Product claims of boosting immunity are marketing ploysApr 01, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I've seen many product labels that claim to boost immunity. Could they really help? Or should I be skeptical? A. Your immune system does a remarkable job of protectin...
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Intravenous vitamin C shows promise in treating pancreatic cancerApr 01, 2013 5:18 am - Could the use of intravenous vitamin C be an important key in the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer? According to one recent medical study, the answer is yes. Pa...
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Limit sugar intake so your body can function properlyApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - How can something so sweet be so bad for you? Sugar is everywhere in today's foods. Take a look at any processed food and most will have some form of added sugar — be it...
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Being klutzy no longer a reason to avoid gymApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - To paraphrase one of my favorite fictional characters of all time — GOB Bluth from “Arrested Development” — I've (maybe) made a huge mistake. My boyfriend, Brian, and I ...
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Travel companions favor 1954 Chevrolet 3100Apr 01, 2013 5:00 am - The open road, motoring experience is best when shared with friends. Mark Korczyk knows this quite well. The Algonquin resident has quite an unusual seatmate keeping hi...
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On the road: Contemporary dance steps it upMar 31, 2013 6:23 am - Chicago I think I can fly Four leading Chicago contemporary dance companies, The Dance COLEctive, Hedwig Dances, Same Planet Different World Dance Theatre and Zephyr Dan...
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Past cheating episode is but a tree in the forestMar 31, 2013 6:14 am - Q. I cheated on my ex. I’m extremely ashamed of this part of my past. I understand now why I did it: to avoid facing a painful reality, and to avoid sharing my feelings ...
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Super handyman: Keep your brick home in great shapeMar 29, 2013 3:24 pm - A brick house is a strong house. Just ask the Three Little Pigs! But if you want those bricks to look good and stay in good shape, you’ll want to try some or all of thes...