Lifestyle
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For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips
Jul 19, 2024 10:20 am - Any backyard burger tastes good on a sunny day. But a truly exceptional grilled burger is hard to pull off. Here are five ways to do it.
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Animal bites, even from pets, can be dangerousJul 19, 2024 9:58 am - Summertime usually brings about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. The main culprits are dogs, but cat bites are responsible for more infections. Animal bites are nothing to be ignored.
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‘It takes an army of volunteers’: How Geneva Beautification Committee brightens up the cityJul 19, 2024 4:30 am - Visitors driving or walking through downtown Geneva are likely to take notice of the gorgeous plantings on display on most street corners.
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Shake it or skip it? Here’s expert advice on salt.Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm - Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart health. Experts weigh in on the risks, and offer some tips.
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What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans.
Jul 18, 2024 10:15 pm - Can your nonstick pan really cause you to get sick? When used properly, it’s not likely, but when cooking temperatures reach 500 degrees and up, the coating can degrade, leaking chemicals into the environment.
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Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
Jul 18, 2024 2:40 pm - NEW YORK — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. S...
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Condo board members should control president who makes all decisionsJul 18, 2024 12:58 pm - If a condo board president is running the board without having meetings, other board members should step in.
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Poached salmon with zucchini tzatziki is an easy but impressive dish
Jul 18, 2024 7:02 am - In this light, summery dish, tender poached salmon sits atop a creamy yogurt sauce similar to a Greek tzatziki. This version, however, is made with zucchini instead of the traditional cucumber, a twist that gives it an earthy flavor and more substantial texture.
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Sweet and spicy grilled shrimp is a five-ingredient, 30-minute meal
Jul 18, 2024 6:59 am - Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, and honey add a complex spicy-sweet flavor to these grilled shrimp.
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Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virusJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.