Athletic Shoes Review

Athletic Shoes Review

Style & Beauty / Product Reviews

To avoid the agony of the feet, you should wear athletic shoes geared to your sport. Running shoes, for example, won’t cut it on the basketball court because they lack the lateral support needed for all those hard, swift moves, and the stability for a smooth landing after a slam…

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Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Acid Reflux: That Burning Sensation

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you experience heartburn or burning chest pain, then you may be experiencing symptoms of acid reflux. If it happens more than twice a week, then you may have acid reflux disease, or GERD. Symptoms include that burning feeling, regurgitation, bloating, hiccups, nausea, unexplained weight loss and burping. See the…

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Basic Pasta Cooking Guidelines

Basic Pasta Cooking Guidelines

Food & Recipes / Food How to 101

Getting your pasta just right can be tricky. If it’s overcooked, you have a big pile of mush. If it’s undercooked, you get bits of hard, dried noodles. Neither is appetizing or pleasant to eat. If you are trying to cook the perfect pasta, there are some basic pasta cooking…

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Does Being Married Keep You Well?

Does Being Married Keep You Well?

Love / Relationships

Every year, we see more and more couples choosing not to marry. Many choose to cohabitate. Many do not want even that level of commitment. The Atlantic recently reported that these couples are not afraid of marriage per se, but instead are afraid they will be unable to stay married….

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How to Launder Delicate Clothing

How to Launder Delicate Clothing

Style & Beauty / How to 101

Cashmere, silk and like materials require delicate laundering to minimize color fading and extend the life of your garments. Even if your washing machine has a gentle cycle, you can’t just toss all of your fine fabrics into the washer and dryer and expect them to come out like new….

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Puppy Love: Does Your Pet Really Love You?

Puppy Love: Does Your Pet Really Love You?

Love / Love Tips

They’re so cute and cuddly, and you know you love your pets. But why? And do they feel the same way about you? Researchers have looked into the effects having and caring for a pet have on people, and the results boil down to a chemical reaction. Specifically, loving and…

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Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great…but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don’t get in those recommended nine servings of fruits…

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