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Blog posts filed under "health"
Hang on, little tomato
July 23 — No Comments
We had a lot of rain in our backyard tomato garden, and more is on the way. This reminds me of a Pink Martini song.
Pacific Northwest fungus disease: Cryptococcus gattii
April 23 — 1 Comment
Cryptococcus gattii is a fungus that has begun spreading in the Pacific Northwest, causing potentially deadly infections in humans and animals.
Oven fries recipe: French fries without hassle or mess
March 8 — 1 Comment
How to easily make healthier french fries without the mess or danger of deep frying.
David Murdock: Dole Foods, diet, Oprah, and growing rich
February 10 — No Comments
The amazing biography of David H. Murdock, chairman of Dole Foods, diet and nutrition evangelist, former homeless 9th grade dropout.
Alton Brown's weight loss on diet of 'Good Eats'
February 9 — 1 Comment
Alton Brown shows how he lost weight -- 50 pounds -- through a diet plan based on 4 food lists.
UK Transplant patients given smokers' lungs
October 12 — No Comments
UK Transplant patients may receive the lungs of smokers, due to a shortage of lung donors.
Positive thinking may actually bum you out
June 22 — 2 Comments
Research suggests that perhaps people cannot simply repeat their way into believing what they do not believe.
Mute Orlando Magic fan, 4, speaks: Ryan Rodriguez loves this game!
June 5 — 3 Comments
Diagnosed with selective mutism, a Florida boy was moved to speech by watching NBA basketball on TV.
FDA warning: Stop using Hydroxycut diet products
May 1 — No Comments
The FDA has received 23 reports of liver problems, including one death due to liver failure.
Movie review: 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' (2007)
April 27 — 1 Comment
Very worth watching for the empathy it fosters, reminding us of the harsh limits life can impose, and the unlimited potential of humans to exceed them.
'Engine 2 Diet' fad from Texas, 'Tecktonik' dance craze from France
February 24 — 1 Comment
Scouring the globe to bring you the new and the cutting edge, I have found a dance and a diet.
The Food Allergy Mama
February 13 — No Comments
Suburban Chicago mom and new cookbook author Kelly Rudnicki blogs about food allergies and kids.
If U seek Amy, she's probably eating a Pink Lady or a Piñata
January 22 — 1 Comment
Can Piñata apples compare with Amy's favorite apple, the Pink Lady? Yes they can.
Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP is getting panned
December 6 — No Comments
If Gwyneth Paltrow wants to be the Thin White Next Oprah, she may need to kick her GOOP down a notch.
If it makes you happy
December 6 — No Comments
A new study reveals how friend make each other happy -- especially if they are nearby.
Y2K fake protection packing
November 20 — No Comments
Y2K fake protection packing. You just feel so much safer knowing that people somewhere are doing their best to ensure-- something or other.
A frozen pizza that doesn't suck
September 18 — No Comments
Amy's Mediterranean Pizza with Cornmeal Crust is more delicious and healthy than most frozen pizzas.
The grace of Elizabeth Edwards
March 22 — 1 Comment
How friendly could you be to strangers if you just found you had a tumor?
What my cousin did last summer
February 13 — No Comments
Ever Google someone you haven't seen for a long time?
Yew -- be careful!
July 11 — No Comments
The plant is exceptionally toxic, with one mouthful able to kill a horse or cow within 5 minutes.
'Good Eats': Good TV, good oatmeal
May 17 — No Comments
'Good Eats' is a TV show that can improve your life. Steel-cut oatmeal is a food that may lengthen it.
Racine Produce
March 4 — No Comments
This Mexican supermarket offers a huge selection of fresh ingredients at reasonable prices.
