WELL BEING
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Drivers Beware! The Peril of Potholes Are Upon Us
Brought to you by Car Care Council
Hitting a pothole can damage tires, wheels, steering and suspension, wheel alignment and more. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists who experience any of the following warning signs after hitting a pothole s...more
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For $4.99 You Can Stop Your Teen from Texting and Driving
Moms: How much is your child's safety worth to you? You probably can't put a number on it. Texting while driving is a serious problem - the statistics are mind-boggling. As of 2010, as many as a whopping 30% of accidents were caused by someone us...more
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Ask Patty Goes Mobile with Mobile Tattletale!
Ask Patty is always watchful for the hottest things that you, our readers, are going to be crazy about, and now we've partnered with our first mobile app. This smartphone app doesn't help you decide where to eat, or connect you to all your social media...more
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Me & Goji delivers a healthy breakfast option
Crunchy. Crispy. Chewy. Healthy?
With nine base cereals offered and over fifty “enhancers” everyone is sure to find a tasty combination of Me & Goji custom artisanal cereal. My creation, the “Mighty Mango” (don’t ask me why I picked that name) ...more
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Black History Month – Honoring Female Athletes
Over the years, there have been many great black athletes. This month, to celebrate Black History Month, we’d like to honor some of the women who have contributed to the soul of sports.
Pioneers
Althea Gibson was a pioneer in both amateur tennis and pr...more
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Exercising Love
I had been a loyal patron of my local gym for a month when I decided it was far too mundane. Thirty minutes on the elliptical, 30 minutes on the treadmill, and 30 minutes of arm and ab work - the same order, for the same time period, six days a week. I wa...more
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Hankook Tire "Be Safe.. Air ‘Em UP" Campaign Launches
Millions of U.S. drivers fail to maintain proper tire pressure, which is not only a safety risk but also wastes gas and money. According to a study by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, 55% of vehicles on the road today have at least one underinflated...more
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Car Care Tops List of Thanksgiving Preparations
As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, car care tops the list of pre-holiday preparations, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council.
Both men and women say they are more likely to make sure the car taking them to Thanksgiving dinner is...more
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Celiac Disease & Why the Gluten-Free Diet is No Joke
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking with Shelley Case, RD, a dietitian from Canada who is an expert in Celiac disease and Gluten-free eating. I became interested in this subject due to the popularity of Elizabeth Hasselbeck’s book, The G-...more
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My Date With Freedom
New York is in its most amazing prime: fall.The leaves are changing, the weather is ideal for a light weight everything, and each sight you see is just absolutely gorgeous. To celebrate the majesty of the season, I decided to take myself on a date. ...more
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Lessons Chicks Should Unlearn
Our whole lives center around one thing - lessons. In our childhood, we learn how to grow into mature and able adults. In school, we learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. In our social lives, we learn how to function with other people in a civil and pr...more
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Ghouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
Brought to you by Car Care Council
For motorists, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To he...more
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Fun Without Drinks: A Chick’s Guide to Saying No
Another stressful week is finally winding down. Between studying, writing papers, working out, going to club meetings, and catching up with friends, by the time the weekend rolls around, its time for a well deserved break.
For many of us chicks, you mi...more
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Pick Me Up: New ways to energize
Many athletes (and non-athletes) are looking for a quick and easy energy boost. For those looking for options other than Red Bull, here are some of the newest energy-infused products to hit the market offering unconventional ways to put more pep in your ...more
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Ben & Jerry's Anti-Aging Ice Cream?
Ice cream that makes you look younger may soon be in your grocer's freezer. It seems the makers of Ben & Jerry's teamed up with U.S. scientists to focus on developing products containing anti-aging antioxidants.
Unilever, which also produces the Bert...more
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