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New Brain Scan May Predict Alzheimer's

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Published Jan. 6, 2010 at 6:38 p.m.

A new imaging technique that measures the random motion of water within the brain may prove useful for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease ...

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How to Dispose of Cooking Oil

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What do you do after cooking with lots of oil, such as when deep frying? Pouring the oil down the drain or toilet will cause clogs down the line, literally, since oil thickens when it cools and does not mix with water. Pouring it in the garbage can make quite the mess, as well. This article will outline some better options ...

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Pomegranates May Stall Breast Cancer

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Published Jan. 5, 2010 at 10:25 a.m.

Eating pomegranates or drinking pomegranate juice may help prevent and slow the growth of some types of breast cancer ...

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A Bloody Mary Good Morning!

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Published Jan. 1, 2010 at 2:16 a.m.

Welcome to the first day of 2010! Chances are that if you are on my website this morning (or what seems like morning to you right now) you are looking for some relief from that nasty hangover. While there are many remedies that range from drinking orange juice, sports drinks or some protein drink that will make your stomach curdle to (I love this one) the old Irish way of burying the ailing person to their neck in river sand, there is one tried and true hangover "cure" that is simple: drink a

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New Year's Eve Party Survival Guide

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Published Dec. 30, 2009 at 5:13 a.m.

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It is that time of year again, and it is not the average turn of a new year because Friday also marks the beginning of the second decade (and end of the first) of this new millennium. So there is extra reason to celebrate. As I do every year, I'm putting together a few ideas to help you celebrate New Year's Eve in style ... Elit Midnight Millionaire ... Photo Courtesy: Stoli Vodka New Year's Eve Cocktails - From the Midnight Martini to the Resolution Martini and the Happy New Year to the

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How to Make Corn Tortillas

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Published Dec. 23, 2009 at 3:00 a.m.

Fresh corn tortillas are a snap to make. Try using a tortilla press, if you can find one.Corn tortillas, made fresh, are tender and flavorful. They also couldn't be easier: masa harina and water. You can add a pinch of salt, or you can easily spice them up if you'd like. Masa harina is a very finely ground corn flour, finer than ordinary cornmeal. Masa harina is inexpensive and widely available in states such as California, but you may need to visit a specialty store to find some in your area of

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Keeping the Holidays Happy: Drink Smart

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Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 4:21 a.m.

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Everyone is excited about the holidays. With Christmas at the end of the week and New Year's next week, it is very easy to get caught up in the good feelings of the season and even easier to over indulge on everything from food and drink to shopping ... Reno Cocktail ... When it comes to drinking there are some aspects of this season we need to remember to ensure that we keep the holidays happy and safe: ... Non-alcoholic drinks - There are many options to serve drinks that skip the "spirits"

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6 Steps to Making Your Own Mead

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Published Dec. 21, 2009 at 3:00 a.m.

When you mix water and honey and ferment it with yeast, you get mead, an alcoholic drink often referred to as "honey wine". There are over 30 different kinds of mead.[1] This article will give you a simple recipe to use ...

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How to Take a Medical History

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Published Dec. 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

Someone complains of a medical problem (e.g., "I feel tired", "my throat hurts", "I have chest pain", "I feel nauseous", "I can't sleep", "I have a headache", etc.). You want to find out more about this problem to help. This article will give you a systematic way to take a detailed medical history ...

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