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2019-09-22 11:00:56
Research show that when you add a social component to an exercise plan, you're more likely to stick to it. That's especially true of the steps, turns, beats and fun of soul line dancing.
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2019-09-18 19:49:00
Chess grandmasters spend hours sitting over game boards. And yet, high-level players lose 10 to 12 pounds on average over a 10-day tournament. ESPN's Aishwarya Kumar dug into that statistic.
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2019-09-09 09:07:00
For people living with chronic pain, getting up and moving can seem daunting. Some think physical activity will make their pain worse. But the truth is, exercise can help reduce that pain.
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2019-09-04 19:20:19
Fewer U.S. Households Are Going Hungry. But Cuts In Food Aid Loom
Some 14 million U.S. households are struggling to get enough to eat — a return to pre-recession levels. The USDA data comes as the Trump administration proposes tightening eligibility for food...
Some 14 million U.S. households are struggling to get enough to eat — a return to pre-recession levels. The USDA data comes as the Trump administration proposes tightening eligibility for food...
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2019-09-03 19:05:00
Blind From A Bad Diet? Teen Who Ate Mostly Potato Chips And Fries Lost His Sight
A poor diet can lead to vision loss, experts say. For a teen, it's certainly rare, but a new case study documents blindness in a boy who ate lots of chips, white bread and bits of processed meat.
A poor diet can lead to vision loss, experts say. For a teen, it's certainly rare, but a new case study documents blindness in a boy who ate lots of chips, white bread and bits of processed meat.
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2019-08-29 09:00:35
Duped In The Deli Aisle? 'No Nitrates Added' Labels Are Often Misleading
Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that "uncured" and "no nitrates added" labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.
Consumer groups are urging the USDA to change labeling rules for processed meats. They argue that "uncured" and "no nitrates added" labels may falsely lead people to believe these meats are healthier.
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2019-08-19 16:54:00
Cave Diver Risks All To Explore Places 'Where Nobody Has Ever Been'
"The big picture of survival is sometimes so hard to see, but we always know what we can do to make the next best step toward survival," says cave diver, photographer and memoirist Jill Heinerth.
"The big picture of survival is sometimes so hard to see, but we always know what we can do to make the next best step toward survival," says cave diver, photographer and memoirist Jill Heinerth.
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2019-08-19 11:00:55
Why European Restaurants Are Much More Vigilant About Food Allergies
Dining out can be fraught with hidden perils for people with food allergies. European allergen disclosure laws have made restaurants highly aware of the issue. But U.S. rules lag.
Dining out can be fraught with hidden perils for people with food allergies. European allergen disclosure laws have made restaurants highly aware of the issue. But U.S. rules lag.
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2019-08-13 19:21:10
Newark's Drinking Water Problem: Lead And Unreliable Filters
Officials in the New Jersey city began to hand out water bottles this week after the Environmental Protection Agency said filtered drinking water samples exceeded government thresholds on lead...
Officials in the New Jersey city began to hand out water bottles this week after the Environmental Protection Agency said filtered drinking water samples exceeded government thresholds on lead...
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2019-08-05 11:00:20
Let's Drink To Your Health? Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits
As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and wellness experts on edge.
As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and wellness experts on edge.
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2019-09-20 14:30:00
Warm, creamy, cheesy polenta — it doesn’t get much better than that. Pair it up with something you love, or eat it plain and simple. Either way, it’s delish! Polenta is a dish common in...
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2019-09-18 14:30:11
Rustic Garlic Parmesan Herb Bread is a savory artisan style bread that anyone can make. This delicious and fragrant bread is the perfect complement to any meal. Enjoy! Don’t you love those...
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2019-09-16 14:30:00
Mushroom risotto doesn’t have to be complicated. If you can stir, you can make a delicious mushroom risotto that the whole family will love! Risotto is a creamy rice, boiled in broth, that...
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2019-09-14 14:30:23
Classic Baked Apples
Classic Baked Apples are the perfect dessert for Fall. They are easy to make and are perfect for topping off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Fall is almost here and with Fall, comes harvest,...
Classic Baked Apples are the perfect dessert for Fall. They are easy to make and are perfect for topping off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Fall is almost here and with Fall, comes harvest,...
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2019-09-12 14:30:00
Apple-Glazed Roasted Pork Loin
Apple Glazed Roasted Pork Loin is perfectly sweet and savory. Seasoned pork loin is roasted and then drizzled with the most amazing, delicious glaze—impress your guests or treat yourself! Whether...
Apple Glazed Roasted Pork Loin is perfectly sweet and savory. Seasoned pork loin is roasted and then drizzled with the most amazing, delicious glaze—impress your guests or treat yourself! Whether...
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2019-09-10 14:30:00
Best Hot Fudge Sauce
The Best Hot Fudge Sauce is easy to make and beats store bought options. It turns out thick, gooey, fudgy and delicious—perfect every time! If you have been frustrated trying to make your...
The Best Hot Fudge Sauce is easy to make and beats store bought options. It turns out thick, gooey, fudgy and delicious—perfect every time! If you have been frustrated trying to make your...
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2019-09-06 14:30:32
How to Make Homemade Extracts (Any Flavor!)
Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be used to make any extract flavor using quality ingredients—no fillers,...
Pure, homemade extracts are easy to make and add better flavor to your cooking and baking. These simple instructions can be used to make any extract flavor using quality ingredients—no fillers,...
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2019-09-04 14:30:45
Best Homemade Orange Rolls
Best Homemade Orange Rolls are sticky, lush, and doughy. They’re easy to make , fluffy and frosted in a delicious orange cream cheese glaze. Homemade orange sweet rolls are so tasty. A traditional...
Best Homemade Orange Rolls are sticky, lush, and doughy. They’re easy to make , fluffy and frosted in a delicious orange cream cheese glaze. Homemade orange sweet rolls are so tasty. A traditional...
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2019-09-02 14:30:43
Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting
Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting is a simple and easy way to make a creamy sweet frosting for all your favorite desserts! Whether you are making chocolate or vanilla frosting, it only takes...
Sweetened Condensed Milk Frosting is a simple and easy way to make a creamy sweet frosting for all your favorite desserts! Whether you are making chocolate or vanilla frosting, it only takes...
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2019-09-01 14:30:07
Cast Iron Dutch Oven Chili
Dutch Oven Chili hits the spot when you want a taste of the outdoors! Whether you’re camping, hunting, having a backyard campfire, or just want chili from a dutch over, this recipe won’t...
Dutch Oven Chili hits the spot when you want a taste of the outdoors! Whether you’re camping, hunting, having a backyard campfire, or just want chili from a dutch over, this recipe won’t...
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2019-09-18 19:29:59
Advocates say farmed seafood is more sustainable than wild-caught. Critics say these farms pollute surrounding waters. Federal waters have been off-limits to aquaculture, but that may soon change.
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2019-09-18 09:07:01
This season, baseball stadium chefs have gotten creative with over-the-top hot dogs and brats. At Phoenix's Chase Field, fans can try them topped with everything from tater tots to mac and cheese.
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2019-09-17 20:29:00
Under new federal rules, pork companies can hire workers to do some tasks currently reserved for federal inspectors in hog slaughterhouses. Critics say it's a move toward privatization.
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2019-09-17 11:00:52
The Spirit Of Innovation Still Thrives In The Good Old Kitchen Hack
What would Robinson Crusoe have done with a watermelon cuber? His spirit of ingenuity lives on in the kitchen, as inventive cooks still think beyond the norm of conventional kitchen tools.
What would Robinson Crusoe have done with a watermelon cuber? His spirit of ingenuity lives on in the kitchen, as inventive cooks still think beyond the norm of conventional kitchen tools.
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2019-09-16 18:50:07
Vineyards Facing An Insect Invasion May Turn To Aliens For Help
A stowaway from China, the spotted lanternfly, is eating its way across Pennsylvania, killing trees and grapevines. Scientists are considering importing the bug's natural enemies from back home.
A stowaway from China, the spotted lanternfly, is eating its way across Pennsylvania, killing trees and grapevines. Scientists are considering importing the bug's natural enemies from back home.
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2019-09-15 11:45:37
The Job You Wish You Had: Taco Editor
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with José R. Ralat about his new job as "taco editor" for Texas Monthly magazine.
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with José R. Ralat about his new job as "taco editor" for Texas Monthly magazine.
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2019-09-15 11:00:25
PHOTOS: Vanilla Boom Is Making People Crazy Rich — And Jittery — In Madagascar
The price of vanilla is ten times higher than a few years ago. That's bringing unimagined wealth to local villages — and problems as well.
The price of vanilla is ten times higher than a few years ago. That's bringing unimagined wealth to local villages — and problems as well.
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2019-09-14 11:59:47
The Revolutionary History Of Mooncakes
Mooncakes are known as an Asian pastry, but the cakes have a revolutionary history, and a current role in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Bernice Chan of the South China Morning Post discusses.
Mooncakes are known as an Asian pastry, but the cakes have a revolutionary history, and a current role in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. Bernice Chan of the South China Morning Post discusses.
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2019-09-13 10:11:00
DIY Solution To Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Shortage Is BYOB
Popeyes sold out of its chicken sandwich inventory for the rest of the month. The chicken chain says customers can bring their own bun, order chicken tenders and make their own sandwich.
Popeyes sold out of its chicken sandwich inventory for the rest of the month. The chicken chain says customers can bring their own bun, order chicken tenders and make their own sandwich.
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2019-09-10 11:00:18
This Rising Star Chef Is Black, Vegan — And Only 11 Years Old
UK tween Omari McQueen began to cook at age 7, when his mother suffered from paralyzing migraines. It wasn't long before he appeared on TV, opened a trendy food hall booth and sat on an expert...
UK tween Omari McQueen began to cook at age 7, when his mother suffered from paralyzing migraines. It wasn't long before he appeared on TV, opened a trendy food hall booth and sat on an expert...