Lifestyle Trends - Health & Wellness

Soft water contributes to more comfortable living

Ensuring they drink enough glasses of water each day to be healthy is second nature for most people. But how many think about the advantages of soft water for their families?

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Six reasons to see an ear, nose and throat specialist

A range of problems - from sleep apnea to facial paralysis - can be treated with a visit to an ear, nose and throat specialist (or otolaryngologist). If you or a loved one experience any of the following symptoms, consider visiting an ENT specialist to learn if you require special attention and treatment.

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Managing mom's heart disease can be a family affair

For many women, the role of "mom" and "caregiver" are one and the same. Whether it's for her children, spouse or her own parents, mom is there. However, when heart disease strikes in women - often in the form of a heart attack or stroke - the roles often are reversed and mom is transformed from "caregiver" to "care receiver."

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Creatively cut the fat: substitute with apples

Looking to eat better? Tried low-fat and reduced-sodium products, but they just don't taste the same? If you want to modify your diet without giving up the tastes you love, substituting natural ingredients, rather than modified versions of unhealthy ingredients, could do the trick.

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Some simple rules to follow on your next road trip

Summer vacation has finally arrived for millions of families, and if you're planning an out-of-town trip to visit relatives or see another part of the country, you'll likely be hitting the road instead of flying.

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How to stay active this fall without letting foot pain slow you down

Fall is our last chance to take advantage of the remaining warm days of the year, so many of us are getting outside and being as active as possible. If spending all that extra time on your feet has them aching, you need to know how to get them back to feeling better as quickly as possible. After all, you don't want to let sore feet stop you from either getting in some extra runs, or wearing your favorite summer sandals and shoes.

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Safety 101: 10 tips parents need to know to keep students' things safe on campus

While parents have enough to worry about when sending their son or daughter off to college, the safety of their child's "stuff" shouldn't be one of them. However, since theft continues to be one of the most common crimes on American college campuses, parents should - and can - reduce the chances of their students becoming victims by following these campus safety tips.

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Eye care advice for aging eyes

Growing older and getting reading glasses seem to go hand in hand, just like getting gray hair or wrinkles as you age. But that doesn't have to be the case if you take steps to care for your eyes as you age. <br/>

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Tips to get a leg up on back-to-school shoe shopping

She lived in sandals all summer long and he barely took his cleats off, even to go to bed. Summer fun and casual style may leave your kids facing back-to-school season in serious need of some new shoes. Parents should consider these important factors before buying new shoes for their children.

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Think you might be gluten intolerant? How to know and what to do about it

Does the thought of a big bowl of pasta fill you with dread? Not because of the calories, but because of the digestive discomfort you might experience after eating it? If so, you may be one of the millions of Americans who unknowingly live with gluten intolerance. Following a gluten-free diet may stop the symptoms and promote healing.

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