| Finding The Best Hotels If you're planning a trip, staying at the right hotel can make all the difference. Word Count:172 | ![]() |
| Eco-Friendly Transportation Just Got Easier On-the-go families are finding a new and eco-friendly way to get where they need to go. Word Count:367 | ![]() |
| What Women Would Rather Not Talk About Not only may women be embarrassed to openly discuss one of the most basic health topics affecting them, but many even believe it's more socially acceptable to talk about men's health. Word Count:416 | ![]() |
| 1,500 Reasons To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient And Save Money This Year Here are a few key points to keep in mind as you contemplate making the best energy upgrades to your home. Word Count:631 | ![]() |
| Call For Repair? Appliances Now Do It For You Some appliances can call for repairs themselves before you even notice anything is wrong. Word Count:251 | ![]() |
| Footwear For The Cure The fashion industry is taking a step toward finding a cure for breast cancer--offering a great deal on shoes to raise money for innovative breast cancer research. Word Count:182 | ![]() |
| Why Repower Rather Than Replace Here's a way to keep your car on the road to safety and savings. Word Count:302 | ![]() |
| Aging Into Medicare: Turning 65? Here's What You Need To Know For many adults, turning 65 marks the beginning of a rewarding and active new time in life. Word Count:499 | ![]() |
| For Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer, Testosterone Surge Is Not A Good Thing "Testosterone surge" may conjure up visions of strength and vitality, but for men with advanced prostate cancer, testosterone surge may actually worsen their condition by fueling the growth of their cancer. Word Count:520 | ![]() |
| Name The Healthy Bird And Keep Backyard Poultry Free From Disease The plucky rooster that is the mascot for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Biosecurity For Birds campaign needs a name. Word Count:376 | ![]() |
| Celebrate 100 Years Of RV'ing: Stress-Free RV Traveling Five easy steps to plan your adventure. Word Count:468 | ![]() |
| Tracking Home Energy Use Is Now Easier Saving energy and money while staying comfortable at home is easier. Word Count:393 | ![]() |
| Watch Your Diet To Maintain Healthy Vision Steps to protect and promote healthy sight for the entire family. Word Count:383 | ![]() |
| Flu Shots Are The Best Way To Prevent Seasonal Influenza You can protect yourself and your family from the seasonal flu. Word Count:218 | ![]() |
| Survey Reveals Americans May Be Miles Off When Judging Daily Activity Levels Adding steps to your daily regimen could bring you closer to a healthy level of physical activity. Word Count:711 | ![]() |
| Forget The Gym Fees: Find Free Fun For The Whole Family There are many ways to get your family more physically active without spending a lot of money. Word Count:419 | ![]() |
| Road To Safety When planning your next getaway, remember that safety begins before you pull out of the driveway. Here are hints that can help. Word Count:361 | ![]() |
| Doing Good With Wood Men and women who do good rarely seek the spotlight. But one wood-finishing company would like to honor them with its 2010 Community Craftsman Awards. Word Count:156 | ![]() |
| How To Get Help Growing Your Business When it comes to excelling in the export business, minority-owned firms have demonstrated an advantage--and a new initiative may further improve their chance at success. Word Count:334 | ![]() |
| Do-It-Yourself Moving Made Easy Quick tips to help ensure that your move is smooth and easy. Word Count:280 | ![]() |
| Sleepover Suggestions-Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable
While some kids beg their parents to attend sleepover after sleepover, many are apprehensive about spending the night away from home, especially those who may have bedtime issues. If your child is afraid of the dark, occasionally wets the bed or is just nervous about sleeping somewhere new, sleepovers can often be a source of anxiety and pressure for him or her. Word Count:477 | ![]() |
| The Right Breakfast Can Help Keep You Balanced If you find mornings stressful--particularly during that time of the year known as "back to school"--you're not alone. Word Count:279 | ![]() |
| Safeguard Files And Combat Digital Overload With Family-Friendly Storage You don't have to let your digital photos, videos and music gobble up storage space on your hard drive or worry that your irreplaceable photos might disappear if your computer crashes. Word Count:477 | ![]() |
| For Personality Insights, Consider Your Ice Cream Cone What does your favorite ice cream say about you? The results of a recent survey might surprise you. Word Count:411 | ![]() |
| Better Nutrition For Back-To-School Meals And Snacks Heading back to school means more than just shopping for a new lunch box: Planning nutritious and interesting snacks and meals is a must. Dr. Susan Mitchell, Target Health And Nutrition Expert, offers these easy and affordable ideas just in time for the school year. Word Count:503 | ![]() |
| Why Adding Carbs Can Help You Lose Weight If your love of carbohydrates has been a stumbling block in every attempt you've ever made to diet, a new book by Ellen Kunes, editor in chief of Health magazine, and Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior food and nutrition editor at Health magazine, may be just what the doctor ordered. Word Count:372 | ![]() |
| Packing Light: Beating The Airlines' Baggage Fees
It's come down to "The Battle of The Baggage Fees." And if you're a consumer--make that a savvy consumer--know that you really can beat the airlines at their own game. Word Count:472 | ![]() |
| Accounting Jobs On The Rise, Despite Slow Job Market Despite a slow job market, there is encouraging news for college graduates with accounting degrees. Word Count:376 | ![]() |
| Don't Become A Victim Of Investment Fraud Taking a quiz might help you see if your behaviors make you more vulnerable to the next big financial scam. Word Count:386 | ![]() |
| Not All Hair Care Is Created Equal--And That's A Good Thing A new understanding of the way hair is physically and chemically constructed is changing our approach to hair care-helping women to get products that work best for their type of hair. Word Count:365 | ![]() |
| Can You Afford Not To Have Long-Term Care Insurance? One of the most common reasons people shy away from long-term care insurance is a perception that it is too expensive. Word Count:346 | ![]() |
| How Much Do You Know About Medicare? Medicare plays an important role in covering health care expenses during retirement. Word Count:415 | ![]() |
| Five Star Dining On The Rails A feast for the eyes and an eye-opening experience for the palate await travelers at a surprising spot. Word Count:305 | ![]() |
| Pennsylvania Family Vacation Families can experience "3 American Originals In 1 Sweet Vacation" with "hub and spoke" travel in Pennsylvania's Hershey Harrisburg Region. Word Count:170 | ![]() |
| Who Knows The Places You'll Go, The Jobs You'll Take? One entertaining way to consider your career options may be the latest addition to a gaming favorite. Word Count:305 | ![]() |
| Keep The Environment In Mind When Siding Your Home Here's how to go green and turn your neighbors green with envy at the same time: vinyl siding. Word Count:430 | ![]() |
| Getting Back On Track For Back To School According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 million students were enrolled in approximately 99,000 public elementary schools during the 2009-2010 year. Word Count:427 | ![]() |
| Is It The Right Time To Buy A Home? If you're thinking about buying a home, now might be the right time. Word Count:413 | ![]() |
| First Responders Better Prepared With New Radio Technology
With new, interoperable, handheld radios, federal, state, local and defense agencies can communicate using a single radio that operates across all public safety bands, including the VHF band used in many rural areas and the critical marine and mutual aid channels used during large-scale incidents and in search and rescue operations. Word Count:566 | ![]() |
| The ABCs Of Vitamin D Good news: Recent studies show that bone and teeth health, as well as breast, colon and immune system health, can be improved simply by making sure you get enough vitamin D. Word Count:410 | ![]() |
| A New Approach To Efficient Tractor Engines There's good news for farmers concerned that they won't be able to find a tractor that can meet federal emissions standards and get the job done--all while saving money on diesel fuel. Word Count:378 | ![]() |
| Hands-On Learning Fun At Home Tips to help prepare your child to shine in the classroom. Word Count:405 | ![]() |
| Expert Baby Advice At Your Fingertips Soon-to-be and new parents are faced with a variety of questions from the curious, "What is normal?" to the concerned, "When should I call the doctor?" Word Count:302 | ![]() |
| Throw The Ultimate "Backyard Getaway" To help you plan the ultimate "Backyard Getaway," consider these simple, budget-friendly ideas. Word Count:281 | ![]() |
| Take A Shine To These Back-To-School Shoe-Saving Ideas One way to help your children put their best foot forward in school--and to make the most of the school clothing budget--is to send them off with a pair of well--protected shoes. Word Count:311 | ![]() |
| Need Extra Money? Cash In Your Old Bonds You may have money coming to you from Uncle Sam. Word Count:390 | ![]() |
| Don't Throw Away Your Digital Memories There's good news for those who want an easier and more affordable way to manage, protect and share their digital content. Word Count:433 | ![]() |
| Celebrating Service, Safety And So Much More Observing its 125th anniversary this year, one magazine has served as a reliable resource of the practical information needed to successfully run a home. Word Count:324 | ![]() |
| A Commonsense Time To Buy A Home America is experiencing a conjunction between very affordable home prices and historically low mortgage rates that hasn't been seen for at least 50 years. Word Count:350 | ![]() |
| Advanced Soybean Technology Helps Farmers Increase Yields Advanced technology is enabling America's soybean farmers to achieve higher yields to help meet growing global demand for food and energy. Word Count:331 | ![]() |
| Preparing Kids For A Successful School Year Appropriate school wear helps children dress for academic success. Uniforms, spirit wear and clothes following dress codes can encourage a feeling of community spirit and promote school safety. Word Count:165 | ![]() |
| Choose To Go Green When Traveling Being located in the middle of a desert has made one corporation in Las Vegas keenly aware of how important it is to conserve natural resources, such as water and energy. Word Count:449 | ![]() |
| Better Your Breakfast The focus on fiber continues, and for good reason: Americans struggle daily to get enough fiber in their diets but do not want to sacrifice taste. The need for nutrients does not stop at fiber. Word Count:301 | ![]() |
| Staying Smart About Prescription Medicines Tips to keep your family medicine cabinet safe. Word Count:397 | ![]() |
| Make Your Next Road Trip An Enjoyable One Before taking off on your next road trip or family vacation, you may want to avoid some common roadblocks to a pleasant trip. Word Count:384 | ![]() |
| Hot Tips For Cookouts And Marinating Here's food for thought: Putting safety first may mean your next cookout can be one with fun that lasts. Word Count:430 | ![]() |
| Today's Travelers Crave Cultural Experiences When traveling to a new destination, today's travelers prefer to learn about and explore exactly what makes that location so special. Word Count:361 | ![]() |
| The Lighter Side Of Camping: The Essentials For A Light Load Packing light takes much of the work out of camping and makes it easy to pick up and go at a moment's notice. Word Count:623 | ![]() |
| Civility In Politics--What We Can Learn Today
"Silent Cal" can speak volumes about how we run our lives and our nation today. Word Count:361 | ![]() |
| Reducing Sources Of Indoor Pollution If you like to think of your home as a safe haven to escape pollution, you may want to take a deep breath before stepping through your front door. Word Count:377 | ![]() |
| Getting Your Kids To Eat Right This School Year Parents aren't the only ones trying to make sure their kids eat better this school year. Word Count:486 | ![]() |
| Liven Up Family Night With Mango Bacon BBQ Pizza Transform their family meals from blah to unbelievable. Word Count:271 | ![]() |
| The Wisdom Of Wooden John Wooden's experiences as a basketball coach have inspired generations both on and off the basketball court, providing valuable lessons on coaching and mentoring. Word Count:200 | ![]() |
| Check Your Tires Before Your Trip Keeping your car on the road to safety and savings can start with something as simple as well-maintained tires. Word Count:439 | ![]() |
| Cellular Phones Are Handy For Vacation But Users Must Be Careful About Costs The Internet is littered with vacation horror stories of cellular bills gone haywire. Word Count:443 | ![]() |
| Sweet Trips For Your Inner Child Pennsylvania's Hershey Harrisburg Region, long recognized as a family destination, has become a popular playground for adult travel as well. Word Count:185 | ![]() |
| Choosing Snack Foods To Fit Nutrition Needs Is Easier Than Ever Snacking has become a way of life for some Americans, with over 90 percent of consumers doing so on a daily basis. Word Count:492 | ![]() |
| Bite Into A Better Burger There's good news for barbecue lovers: It can be easy to make better choices at your next outdoor soiree. Word Count:348 | ![]() |
| A Breakthrough In Contact Lens Technology For the 40 million Americans who wear contact lenses, a breakthrough in contact lens technology offers exceptional comfort, comparable to the natural eye. Word Count:642 | ![]() |
| Algebra Made Fun
There's good news for those who find algebra intimidating. Word Count:174 | ![]() |
| Morning Fuel For School Delicious breakfast options ready in minutes. Word Count:285 | ![]() |
| Online Shoppers Are Sold On Penny Auctions
Bargain shopping just got a whole lot easier. Now, online auction sites allow visitors to bid on coveted items for pennies, literally. Word Count:219 | ![]() |
| Managing Diabetes People who learn to manage their diabetes from the start have fewer health problems from diabetes years later. Word Count:52 | ![]() |
| Building A Great Relationship With Kids When it comes to cementing strong family relationships, one great tool is, well, cement--and wood and metal and plastic. Word Count:366 | ![]() |
| Playing Can Help Combat Childhood Obesity Play is in peril. The play deficit is taking its toll on the health and happiness of our children. Today's children spend less time playing outdoors than any other generation. Word Count:541 | ![]() |
| Tips To Help You Plan A Smooth Move Some say it's a period of time that's worse than rush hour or tax time. What is it? It's moving season. Word Count:452 | ![]() |
| You Can Save Some Green While Switching To "Blu" More Americans have high-definition televisions in their homes and want to enjoy the best picture and sound quality possible, especially when viewing their favorite movies. Blu-ray Discs unlock the power of these amazing TVs with six times the resolution of standard DVDs and superior sound. Word Count:301 | ![]() |
| Tips For Being A Successful Entrepreneur In A Challenging Economy Here are some questions to ask yourself before starting a business. Word Count:334 | ![]() |
| Home Projects Start With A Great Finish An inexpensive way to help your home's exterior look elegant for years to come can be done by refinishing the wood. Word Count:646 | ![]() |
| It Pays To Travel Your next vacation can keep you on the road to both fun and financial well-being if you heed a few hints. Word Count:450 | ![]() |
| USDA Meat And Poultry Hotline Celebrates 25 Years Of Service On July 1, 1985, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Meat and Poultry Hotline began 25 years of distinguished food safety service. Word Count:389 | ![]() |
| Shrimp Secrets There's good news for cooks searching for a versatile seafood ingredient that's both nutritious and tasty. Word Count:461 | ![]() |
| Hair Color Trends Celebrity stylist George Papanikolas offers the scoop on the hottest hair trends. Word Count:195 | ![]() |
| Simply Satisfying Salads
When you haven't got the time--or the inclination--to cook a meal, salads can be a natural. Word Count:388 | ![]() |
| Recognize A Dynamic Young Hero If you know a selfless child or teenager who has made a difference in the lives of others, here's a way to reward his or her dedication and determination. Word Count:355 | ![]() |
| Quick Tips For A Wallet-Friendly Getaway Here are four effective ways to get the most bang for your buck. Word Count:360 | ![]() |
| Stop Vehicle Problems Before They Stop You Whether you're taking a road trip or just commuting to work, the likelihood of your vehicle leaving you stranded is greater than you think. Word Count:463 | ![]() |
| Tips For Keeping Pets Slim, Trim And Healthy, Naturally
If you think obesity is just an epidemic affecting people, you could be barking up the wrong tree. Word Count:428 | ![]() |
| A Standout Smile Says It All Investing some time in brightening and whitening your smile can help to attract the right kind of attention--whether you want to make new friends or make history. Word Count:386 | ![]() |
| Shop Smart For Insurance Questions that can help create a car insurance policy that's right for you. Word Count:312 | ![]() |
| New Credit Card Regulations Protect Consumers There's good news for consumers who hold credit cards. The rules that govern much of the relationship between consumers and credit card companies are changing. Word Count:358 | ![]() |
| Helping Small Firms Find Financing Small businesses are expected to play a big part in improving the economy. Word Count:434 | ![]() |
| Budget-Stretching Ideas Transform A Staycation Into A "Playcation" With recent reports from Money magazine putting the average cost of a vacation for four at $1,600, many families are opting for a staycation or "nearcation" this season. Word Count:409 | ![]() |
| An Easy Way To Add Essential Nutrients To Your Diet Adding a natural essential nutrient--omega--3 fatty acids-to your diet could help improve heart health and lower cholesterol naturally. Word Count:381 | ![]() |
| Americans Too Confident In Flood Preparedness Many floods could be prevented if proper investments were made in flood management. Word Count:369 | ![]() |
| Genetic Science Delivers Anti-Aging Insights If you think your friend looks young for her age because she was born with good genes, you're probably right. Word Count:407 | ![]() |
| New Approach Can Help Overcome Addiction Alcoholism may be a difficult addiction to beat, but a newly available, multifaceted approach offers a less stressful and potentially more successful way to beat the craving. Word Count:328 | ![]() |
| Sew It Yourself For One-Of-A-Kind Looks The popularity of sewing and do-it-yourself home d‚cor is on the rise, prompted by the economy and the buzz surrounding design shows such as "Project Runway." Word Count:412 | ![]() |
| Stop Texting, Start Driving The urge to text while driving has become a commonplace in the United States. In fact, more than 25 states have signed or implemented texting-while-driving laws. That's good news, since a distraction of any type--whether you are taking your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel or your mind off your driving--can have very serious consequences. Word Count:430 | ![]() |
| Take Your Grill On The Lamb When it comes to crowd-pleasing grilling, American lamb can be your secret weapon. Word Count:336 | ![]() |
| New Corn Technology Gives Farmers More Effective Insect Defense Every season, farmers face the challenge of protecting their crops from a broad spectrum of insect pests. Word Count:361 | ![]() |
| Stay Fit And Have Fun Wherever you go on your next vacation, you may be glad to know you don't have to take time off from feeling fit. Word Count:446 | ![]() |
| Financial Literacy Website Has A New Look There's good news for Americans seeking information that can help guide their financial decisions. Word Count:379 | ![]() |
| New Alzheimer's Study Seeks to Find Earliest Clues to Disease Progression "ADNI GO" Looking for Healthy Volunteers with Memory Concerns Today, 5.3 million Americans are suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD), and every 70 seconds, another person develops this devastating disease. Word Count:349 | ![]() |
| Save Money By Hydrating Responsibly Whether you are planning a sunny seaside vacation or working to get back in shape for seasonal fashions, drinking water should be part of your daily regimen. Word Count:319 | ![]() |
| Power Up Your Pasta Dishes There are a number of simple tips and swap-outs that can help make pasta dishes better for you. Word Count:550 | ![]() |
| Shaping Your Child's Decisions About Underage Drinking When it's time to discuss the subject of alcohol, it's important to start talking early, talk often and get others involved. Word Count:344 | ![]() |
| The Benefits Of Advanced Funeral Planning A growing number of people are finding both emotional and financial security in something that is also an important part of estate planning. They are preplanning their funeral. Word Count:413 | ![]() |
| Inexpensive Ways To Bring Spring Into Your Home
Here are easy, affordable project ideas to help you beautify your indoors. Word Count:415 | ![]() |
| A New Online Resource For Assessing Heart Health There's good news for adults who want to improve their heart health. The American Heart Association has created a new online resource, My Life Check, to help people assess their individual level of cardiovascular health, identify risk factors and modify their behavior. Word Count:377 | ![]() |