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Al Jacobs
Investing Like a Millionaire
by Al Jacobs
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This title of a recent USA Today article attracted my attention: "You don't have to be a millionaire to invest like one." The article, by columnist John Waggoner, described sensible mutual fund investment, expounding on such matters as sales and load charges, annual Roth IRA limits, and automatic reinvestment programs. But search as I might, I found no information on how to invest like a millionaire.... 7/8/2008 10:04:21 PM
Dr. Laura Markham
The Baby Borrowers
by Dr. Laura Markham
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The babies won't remember the experience, so it won't hurt them." So goes the justification for NBC's new reality series, "The Baby Borrowers," in which babies and toddlers are sold by their parents to be mishandled by teenagers for days at a time. What year is this? We now have almost a century of research showing that babies and toddlers are impacted for life by early separations, which, by definition,... 7/8/2008 9:48:15 AM
Dr.Bissoon
Politically Correct Names For Unwanted Body Fat (Do You Have This Kind of Fat)
by Dr.Bissoon
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Every so often a patient comes into the office with a complain using an unusual term to describe a troubling area of localized fat. When this occurs you have to admit that you are "not in the know"by being blunt and inquire as to what they are talking about. Many of us would rather pretend we understand this new political lingo which seems to have invaded our culture. However, in the practice of medicine... 7/8/2008 9:24:03 AM
Dr. Laura Markham
When is tough love torture?
by Dr. Laura Markham
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Did you know that residential treatment programs for teens are big business? It's a massive industry that includes hundreds of poorly-regulated programs around the country. A terrifying expose in MotherJones Magazine by Maia Szalavitz poses the question: "When Is Tough Love Torture?"Says Szalavitz, describing testimony at recent congressional hearings : "A young man who testified ... described one... 7/3/2008 7:43:44 AM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
How to Get off the Emotional Eating Roller Coaster
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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Food nurtures our bodies and our souls. Food should be used for the purpose of self care and not self deprivation. Instead of viewing hunger and eating as innate responses, these are denied through dieting. We must eat to survive and yet year after year billions of dollars are spent on diet books looking to restrict us from the foods we love, reduce our calories and remove us from the patterns that... 7/2/2008 9:58:14 PM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
The Budgeted Organic: Which Conventionally Grown Fruits are Vegetables are the Safest?
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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The New York Times recently featured an article on the rising prices of organic food. Gas prices and foreign markets are having a drastic effect on our food market, forcing even the most devoted organic consumers to question their purchases. When faced with feeding a family and $5.99 per pound organic grapes the fact that many will 'question' this purchase may be too soft an explanation. It may be... 7/2/2008 9:57:29 PM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
Bar Exam: Does your energy bar pass the test?
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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Whether you are headed to the gym after work or hitting the trail on the weekend, energy bars can be a convenient and quick fix to your hunger needs. Even the classic PB&J or nuts and fruit are great on-the-go 'energy bars.' But if you don't have time to make a sandwich and you want the convenience of a boost of protein and vitamins, here's what to look for - ideally - in any bar. 1. High fiber: at... 7/2/2008 9:56:55 PM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
Energy Bars CAN Taste Great!
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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If you have ever tried a cardboard-tasting energy bar, you know exactly where I am coming from. Although energy bars are a convenient way to fuel your body in and around your workouts, they should also meet one more criteria -- gasp! -- they should taste good! Fortunately for us, the energy bar makers been listening. Tastier whole foods-based bars are emerging to rave reviews. I might even go so far... 7/2/2008 9:56:12 PM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
How to Eat Healthy(er)
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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Eating is an essential part of our everyday lives. It can be a source of energy, enjoyment and health. Your current eating habits and routines, physical activity, and stress management have likely developed over the course of many years. Learning to eat healthfully, exercise regularly, and better manage your stress will not be an overnight process. There are bound to be "steps back" along the way.... 7/2/2008 9:54:41 PM
Angela Pifer, MSN CN
Choose to Swim with the Fish: Get your Omega-3 from Fish Oil and not Flax
by Angela Pifer, MSN CN
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Omega-3 essential fatty acids are a crucial part of our diet, so make sure you're getting all their potential benefits. Choose to get your Omega-3 from deepwater fish (or via supplements sourced from the same). You may hear that flax oil is also a source of Omega-3- and that's true to some extent - but it's not as complete a source as fish oil. If you're a vegetarian or vegan, you'll want to choose... 7/2/2008 9:53:18 PM
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