Lifestyle Columns
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Progress has her making new plans for the futureMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Six weeks ago, I was asking one of my bosses for time off at the beginning of May so I could attend the Fittest Loser finale celebration (and so I would have time to fin...
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Mediterranean diet takes healthier approach to eatingMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - For more than 30 years Dr. Andrew Weil has been the leading proponent of the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. During this time, there have been many studies de...
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Green smoothies provide health benefits, energy boostMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Green smoothie ... I know what you're thinking — that sounds disgusting. What's in a green smoothie anyway? A green smoothie is a shake made in your blender that has nu...
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Painful urination can have multiple causesMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I'm a 45-year-old woman. Now and then, I suddenly feel pain every time I urinate. It lasts for a week or so and then goes away. My doctor said I don't have a urinary ...
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Vintage Dodge Challenger owner likes its unruly natureMar 18, 2013 4:00 am - Piloting muscle cars isn't for the faint of heart. In the 1960s and early '70s, many new owners quickly realized after leaving the dealership that their new V-8 bruiser ...
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On the road: Free egg hunt at Soldier FieldMar 17, 2013 6:00 am - Chicago Basket cases Just tell the kids they're going to the largest free candy clutch in Chicago and they're bound to scream “sweet!” Thousands of adults and ...
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Anode rods cause hot water odorMar 17, 2013 5:25 am - Q. Regarding your recent article, I also have a rotten egg smell in my hot water caused by a new water heater. When I contacted the manufacturer, it mentioned that remov...
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Roommates want to break lease following break-inMar 17, 2013 4:56 am - Q. Our apartment was recently burglarized. The landlord hasn’t done anything to make my roommates and me feel safer, and we fear our apartment will be burglarized again....
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New fixture improves singin’ in the showerMar 17, 2013 4:01 am - Q. I’m a loyal reader and know you’re always up-to-date with plumbing products. That said, a friend recently told me about a new shower head that plays music. Can you pl...
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Divorce settlement has little impact on mortgage obligationMar 16, 2013 5:30 am - Q. My brother is going through a divorce. The home, which is jointly owned, has about $115,000 mortgage left and is worth maybe $ 275,000. My brother wants to give his f...