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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Study finds mental stimulation combats Alzheimer's

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Mice studies support the idea that (even mild and infrequent) mental stimultation may help ward off Alzheimer’s.

Two flu shots needed to protect young children

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It looks like young children need two flu shots to be effectively protected.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Trans Fats Dirty Dozen - MSN Health & Fitness - Cholesterol

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Information on avoiding trans fats.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Pa. School Kids Like 'Mystery Fat'

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A fat substitute made from plant fiber tastes just like the real thing according to kids at a school that uses them in ranch dressing and chicken, tuna and egg salads.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

The business logic of made-to-order babies. - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine

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Someone’s discovered a potentially lucrative new market—selling embryos.

The real reason you're broke - MSN Money

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As a rule, never buy a car new, if you can a decent one used. But if you must get a new car, make sure you don't buy more than you can afford.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Boosting intelligence among poor is child's play

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Adults can boost their children's intelligence by playing with them.

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Going universal - Los Angeles Times

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The United States, stuck with a broken and costly health care system, is now ready to consider universal health insurance.

Not Feeling Each Other's Pain - washingtonpost.com

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Men and women feel pain differently, and it may due to biological differences in the nervous system and the brain.

The Grammarphobia Blog: The accent on “homage”

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How is the word “homage” pronounced?

Fascinating Pictures | Disturbing and unusual pictures | Stuffucanuse

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Warning: These pictures may be disturbing.

What They Oughta Teach in Charm School - MSN Lifestyle - Mind, Body & Soul

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How to turn on the charm.

Neatorama - 13 Photographs That Changed the World.

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Thirteen famous photographs and the stories behind them.

Study: Homes still unaffordable for many - MSN Money

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Many Americans cannot afford a home, and a large number of those who own a home struggle to pay their mortgages.
[They cut] health care and transportation…[T]he cost of housing is the major reason families lack health insurance.

Other ways families cope with high housing expenses is to work longer hours or extra jobs, or by crowding in more income producers.

How much does someone need to earn to afford a home?
The study said an annual income of nearly $85,000 was needed to afford the median-priced U.S. home.

In the New York area, a $500,000 median-priced home required a $171,000 annual salary. The median-priced home in San Francisco, the most expensive U.S. market, was $759,000, requiring income of $260,000. In less expensive Chicago, the median-priced home cost $254,000, requiring an $87,000 salary.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Mansfield, Ohio, homes cost a median $85,000, requiring $29,118 in income.

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

When your parents die broke - MSN Money

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What to do if your parents die broke.

Microwave Ovens - MSN Health & Fitness - Diet & Fitness

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All about microwave ovens.

Coffee and Caffeine - MSN Health & Fitness - Women's Health

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Article about coffee and caffeine

10 Things Your Rental Car Company Won't Tell You (10 Things: Personal Finance) | SmartMoney.com

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Some things you should know if you're planning on renting a car.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Bad credit hurts in many ways (Page 1 of 2)

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Did you know that your credit score can affect your car insurance rate, your ability to rent an apartment, get a job, or even a cell phone plan? Read about the different ways your credit could affect you.

10 Things Your iPod Won't Tell You (10 Things: Personal Finance) | SmartMoney.com

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Before you get an iPod, you may want to read this.

How to quit the gym (or anything) - MSN Money

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Some good advice on how to get out of cell phone contracts, gym memberships and being automatically billed by companies.

Monday, January 01, 2007

12 cool money tricks - MSN Money

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Some ways to save or make money .