Will you be fiscally fit in 2010?
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How is your financial health? If you're not sure where to begin in assessing your fiscal well-being, here's a brief checklist you can review to generate some good ideas.
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Is it a cold or the flu? Here's how to tell
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"My body aches and my head is throbbing. Do I have the flu or is it just because I'm stressed or tired? Do I need a flu shot? Do I need the H1N1 vaccine, too?" Millions of Americans will be asking themselves these and more questions this winter as news reports and health care providers continue to warn about seasonal influenza and novel H1N1 influenza, otherwise known as swine flu.
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Get your digestive system 'back on tract'
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Winter comfort foods, and special treats celebrating the arrival of spring and Easter, if you haven't been kind to your body lately, you'll definitely start feeling it. If you wake up each morning feeling bloated, constipated, or crampy, rest assured you are not alone.
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Easy home improvement stops flu virus
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Frequent hand washing, covering your mouth when you cough and avoiding others who are ill - you probably already know the basics of protecting your health during cold and flu season. But you may not be aware of the important role proper humidity in the home and workplace plays in preventing the transmission of viruses.
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Tips for starting and maintaining a fitness program
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Let's face it - if New Year resolutions actually worked, we wouldn't be making the same ones year after year, and largely, we do. In fact, more than 40 percent of the population makes resolutions, and on a grand scale, the top 10 resolutions are the same from year to year, with two of them consistently involving exercise and getting fit. Here are some tips for creating an effective plan for a healthy lifestyle change.
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Fast beauty hints for today's time-pressed moms
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With today's hectic lifestyles, time is often hard to come by. As many of us try to juggle multiple responsibilities, the thing that often gets the least attention is our beauty regimen. For women who want to look and feel their best this holiday season, here are a few time-saving tips.
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Winter cooking: Don't give up the grill
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Winter is becoming the new grilling season, according to the NPD Group's 23rd annual Eating Patterns in America report. So if you find yourself looking wistfully at the patio and dreaming about grilling without having to stand in the cold, an indoor grill is your best bet.
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Five baby shower must-haves for the new mom
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On average, eight babies are born every minute in the United States. It's only a matter of time before you are invited to the next baby shower. While most shower attendees will opt for the typical (and often costly) shower gift like a trendy baby outfit or rattle, why not arm a new mom with the elements she'll appreciate most when baby arrives? Here is a list of less-than-expected but affordable gift ideas for the new parents in your life:
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Liven up cocktails with coffee
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Getting good friends together for some good food, good times and laughter is a lot of fun during the winter months. When it comes to celebrating with drinks, use your imagination in the kitchen and incorporate ingredients that your guests won't expect, like coffee.
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Don't let your house take a beating this winter
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No matter what part of the country you live in, the winter months can be downright abusive on your home. From frozen Minnesotans dropping heaps of water-logged clothing on the floor after digging out of five feet of snow, to tanned Floridians grinding gritty sand into their carpeting, every home takes a beating in the winter. As harsh as we can be on our most expensive investment, there are a variety of easy and inexpensive precautions that will greatly diminish the amount of winter wear and tear imposed on our homes.
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