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Dieting on a budget
Dieting on a budget Videos Photos VIDEO: Videos Photos Are you overweight? A body mass index under 25 is considered normal weight; from 25 to 29, overweight; and 30 or above, obese. Here's how to...
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Rich sources of nutrients that cost pennies per serving
Rich sources of nutrients that cost pennies per serving Although healthful foods often cost more than high-calorie junk such as cookies and soda, we unearthed some encouraging exceptions. As...
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Downturn diet: healthful eating on a budget
Downturn diet: healthful eating on a budget It's sad but true: Healthful foods such as fruits and vegetables can be more expensive, serving for serving, than potato chips and candy bars. But that...
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Chocolate calcium chews: Ratings, Claims
Chocolate calcium chews: Ratings, Claims Have some calcium with your chocolate MMM ... nutrients Like the other supplements, Adora had the claimed amount of calcium. Apparently, more companies are...
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Fall lawn and yard checklist
Fall lawn and yard checklist Fall is one of the best times to improve your lawn, trees, shrubs, and garden. The basic maintenance you do during this "second spring" after summer will pay off in...
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Essential lawn-care tips
Essential lawn-care tips Assuming you've got the right grass for your area, lawns succeed or fail primarily on how well they are managed. The right watering, fertilizing, and mowing mean the...
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Back-to-school shopping guide
Back-to-school shopping guide School-supply shopping on the cheap Back-to-school shopping is the second-biggest spending spree of the year. The average parent with kids in grades K-12 will spend...
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The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning
The best hand and stick vacuums for light-duty cleaning Hand and stick vacuums are small, lightweight picker-uppers meant for spilled cereal, dirty car interiors, and other messes too small to require...
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Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too
Honda mower with self-charging electric start cuts great too One of the frustrations of mowing the lawn is getting the dang mower to start. So when Honda introduced a nifty self-charging electric...
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I can't take aspirin to reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke. Is there...
I can't take aspirin to reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke. Is there an alternative? Yes. But before considering aspirin therapy - or an alternative - you should talk to your doctor about how...
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New Toyota RAV4 does poorly in crash test
New Toyota RAV4 does poorly in crash test The 2013 Toyota RAV4 earns a Poor rating in the tough small overlap crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The RAV4 scores...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission is a little agency with a big job
Consumer Product Safety Commission is a little agency with a big job This summer, when you start up your lawn mower, dive into a swimming pool, or crank up the gas grill, you want the peace of mind of...
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Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings
Breville reclaims its spot atop our food processor Ratings When we first reported on the Breville Sous Chef BFP800XL food processor last year, it made news by beating out Cuisinart, the appliance...
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Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent
Dryers get better at letting you know lint is blocking the vent A lint-filled dryer vent is not just a lot of fluff. The clogged vent increases drying time and energy use, and worse, lint can cause...
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Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen?
Can our top-rated knives cut it in a professional kitchen? Consumer Reports has put more than 50 knife sets to the test. But what do professional chefs look for in a blade? To find out, we asked Kenji...
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How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat
How to use your shades, blinds and curtains to beat the heat Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility...
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Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer
Keep pets safe in the dog days of summer A heat wave is hard enough to take as a human, but it can be just as dangerous—or more so—for pets, as I was reminded in a recent e-mail alert from my vet....
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Essentials for your summer camping trip
Essentials for your summer camping trip July, which happens to be National Park and Recreation Month, offers a perfect chance to explore America's more than 400 national parks. If camping is in order,...
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Don't short sheet the bed and other tips for college living
Don't short sheet the bed and other tips for college living College students will be off to campus in the coming weeks and are shopping in earnest to furnish the rooms where they'll be spending the...
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Pay attention: States are increasing their distracted driving efforts
Pay attention: States are increasing their distracted driving efforts Distracted driving is an increasing problem as more people have smart phones and want to be connected at all times—even while...
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