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'Love Handles' Raise Death Risk
Written by jride   
11/12/2008
Carrying extra fat around your middle dramatically increases your risk of early death, even if your overall weight is normal, say researchers.

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Waste Not Create Not
Written by BelindaMom   
11/11/2008
I took an inspiring writing workshop this weekend, Lynda Barry’s “Writing the Unthinkable.” Class materials included a three-ring binder, several pens (“why not indulge in your favorite kind for morale?”) and at least 150 sheets of notebook paper. I would have rustled through our dreadfully unorganized office storage and cobbled together everything I needed. But one morning I was greeted with the prettiest binder, brand new pens and a crisp, new shrink-wrapped pile of paper. It was...
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Obese Kids' Arteries Look Like Middle-Aged Adults'
Written by jride   
11/11/2008
An obese child's arteries may be just as clogged as the arteries of someone who is middle-aged, researchers said on Tuesday.

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Getting a Head Start on Turkey Day
Written by JessicaHarlan   
11/11/2008
This year, for the first time in many years, I'll be spending Thanksgiving with my mom. It's the favorite for both my mom and myself, so you can imagine we're pretty jazzed about it. In fact, we're already working on planning our menu and figuring out the timeline. If you're hosting Turkey Day dinner this year, it's wise to start planning now so that your meal goes smoothly and there are no last-minute surprises. Here are some ideas that can help you get a head start on...

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Green Tips for Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Written by greenlagirl   
11/11/2008
To turkey or to Tofurkey — is that the eco-Thanksgiving dinner question? Whatever your answer, there's an eco-guide to making your feasting choices as green as possible. A few sustainable Thanksgiving dinner guides are competing for your green palate:    >> Green your Thanksgiving dinner with the help of the Cool Foods Campaign, a site put together by the Center for Food Safety to help you have the “coolest” — meaning the lowest carbon footprint — Thanksgiving ever,...
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Mmm, Beer. This Brew Could Extend Your Life
Written by jride   
11/10/2008
Here's a reason to raise a pint; scientists at Rice University have created beer that could extend your life.

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America’s 10 Healthiest Supermarkets
Written by jride   
11/10/2008
Health magazine weighs in on the grocery stores you should add to your shopping list.

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America???s 10 Healthiest Supermarkets
Written by jride   
11/10/2008
Health magazine weighs in on the grocery stores you should add to your shopping list.


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Recycling Myths: Debunking 5 Half Truths about Recycling
Written by jride   
11/10/2008
Is chucking a soda can in the trash an unforgivable sin? That depends who you ask: You'll find plenty of people on both sides of the great recycling debate, each equally convinced the other side is ill-informed. The truth is that opponents and proponents alike often rely on facts that are outdated, oversimplified or simply untrue.

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Becoming the Media (Part 1 of 3): Zinemaking
Written by NG   
11/09/2008
One of the most time-honored methods for getting into print is to print yourself first, as the widespread readership (and eventual book deals) acquired by zinesters such as Pete Jordan (Dishwasher), Aaron “Cometbus” Elliott (Cometbus), and Shelley Jackson (Chainbreaker) can attest. But zines are much more than a building block toward book publishing, they are a vital mouthpiece for creators and teachers with an urge to share a story, a passion, an interview, or a talent for DIY. And...
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