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5 ways to make your beach trip safer

Fri, Jul 13, 2012 1:32 PM
by Rodale News
From dog poo management to safer ways to fend off the sun, better choices can protect not only you, but also the oceans we all depend on.

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Bipolar disorder linked to prenatal flu exposure
Mon, May 13, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds that a pregnant woman's flu exposure may increase her child's risk of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder four-fold.
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Would diaper-free potty training work for you?
Mon, May 13, 2013 9:44 AM by Jenn Savedge
Advocates of elimination communication say babies can and should start potty training well before their toddler years.
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Teens who text and drive also don't wear seatbelts

Mon, May 13, 2013 8:30 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

A study found that texting while driving was linked with a 23-fold increase in the risk of a crash or risky driving.
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Motherhood by the numbers

Sun, May 12, 2013 11:10 AM by Megan Gannon, LiveScience

From today's declining fertility rates to the increasing money people spend on moms, here's a look at motherhood by the numbers.
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The dog poem that made Johnny Carson cry
Fri, May 10, 2013 12:56 PM by Michael Graham Richard
Plucked from the TV archives: Watch as actor Jimmy Stewart shares a poem about his beloved dog, Beau.
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Nearly 70% of turkey burgers contain fecal bacteria, says Consumer Reports
Fri, May 10, 2013 12:03 PM by Melissa Breyer
Overall, 90 percent of the ground turkey that the magazine examined had one or more of the five bacteria they tested for.
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Huggies TweetPee tweets when baby needs a diaper
Fri, May 10, 2013 10:17 AM by Melissa Breyer
Wet nappie? There’s an app for that.
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Dear Mom, Dear Baby
Fri, May 10, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
For Mother's Day, a set of posts that remind us what being a mother is all about.
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8 crazy things to buy your pet chicken
Thu, May 09, 2013 5:09 PM by Melissa Breyer
From hen diapers to a fowl palace, the chicken craze has spawned a zany cottage industry.
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Pets may curb heart disease risk

Thu, May 09, 2013 4:30 PM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

Studies have found that people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and are less likely to have hypertension than those who don't own a pet.
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How far can you drive on a flat tire?

Thu, May 09, 2013 3:50 PM by Marc Lallanilla, LiveScience

It's possible to drive several hundred yards before you irreparably destroy the tire.
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Why preschool makes economic sense
Thu, May 09, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Economist Timothy Bartik argues that early childhood education is not just better for kids, it's better for the community.
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7 sentimental DIY gifts for Mom
Wed, May 08, 2013 12:03 PM by Jenn Savedge
Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.
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Teen uses Twitter to get into UCLA
Wed, May 08, 2013 10:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Massachusetts teen turns to social media to get off his dream school's "wait list."
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15-year-old 'Astronaut Abby' sets her sights on Mars
Wed, May 08, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen.
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