Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, and so have sales of these prescription drugs. Ninety-nine percent of primary care doctors routinely prescribe potentially addictive opioid painkillers for
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Want Delicious, Quick Dinner?
Think less dishes, good food, quick food, tasty food. Sounds fantastic right? Well then try this suculent dish of chicken that is tasty enough for summer and
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While your kids may have started to drag their feet, the end of summer is bound to put more spring back in your step. In the not too far future,
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So, it's August already and with the rest of summer flying by (hopefully not too fast) parents will be starting the traditional scurry that is called 'school shopping'. You may
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Just what DOES a good backpack look like? And how do I get one?
A good ergonomic backpack shouldn’t be hard to find. If you’re a parent, student or avid hiker
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Exercise: How much, what kind and why?
Some Americans are getting enough, but too many are not
About 1 in 5 (21%) adults meet the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines. An even scarier
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These days, clamshells or bags of fresh—even organic—greens are just about everywhere.
Ever muse about having something other than baby spinach or baby kale or spring mix?
Organicgirl to the rescue. Her
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Lentil Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
For more color, use a combination of red and golden beets.
Time: 30 minutes
Serves 2
½ cup dry French lentils1 bay leafMustard Vinaigrette (recipe below)1 cup cooked quinoa4
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As promised, this month we will discover ways to reduce stress and stay positive. So regardless if your at work or home, try out some of the suggestions below and
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“Olive oil, due to its chemical structure, is susceptible to oxidative damage when heated,” says thekitchenskinny.com. “When it comes to high heat cooking, coconut oil is your best choice,” says
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Trying to be healthy but feel you’re always on the run and spend most of your time eating out? Well check out these tried and true healthy restaurant tips for
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Eat more fruits and vegetables. Cut back on salt, saturated fat, and sugar. Switch to whole grains.
Many people know all that and more. But how do you translate those broad
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High fructose corn syrup or sugar from genetically modified sources are commonly found on the label of processed “Franken-foods.” Sugar acts as a flavor enhancer, preservative and visual enhancer. What
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Over the next few weeks, you are going to witness an onslaught of ads for products designed to aid with every New Years resolution imaginable. But as deal experts we
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Why you should try ditching pasta for veggie spirals
Studies show that people eat roughly the same weight (or volume) of food every day. That means that eating foods with fewer
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