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Holiday Toys of 2008: Are They Safe?

November 24, 2008
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By Theresa Tamkins

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2008 (Health.com) — Parents concerned about toy safety this season can rest a little easier than they did last year. After all, 2007 saw a tsunami of recalls, mostly involving toys made in China; this year the number of toys sent back for safety reasons declined somewhat after laws were strengthened. But in an area where consumers want 100% confidence, this holiday shopping season will once again fall short.

“You’re a step ahead of the game if you don’t assume that a toy is safe,” says James Swartz, the director of World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH). “Look at the toys critically armed with the information about the hazards that are out there and I think you’ll be more likely to have a safe holiday season.” Read More

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How to Stop the Holiday Clutter

November 21, 2008
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I’ll admit it: I’m a clutterphobe, especially since I started working from home a few years ago. It doesn’t take much stuff—say, unpaid bills scattered across my desk or stacks of library books to be returned—to distract me to the point of paralysis. Read More

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The Healthiest Vacuums for Your Home

November 20, 2008
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By Susan Hall
From Health magazine

The right vacuum is key for good health. “Dust can trigger allergies and asthma,” says James Sublett, MD, a spokesman for the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Vacuuming with a good machine cuts the amount of dust you inhale. We tested models with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, which filters out 99.7% of small particles. Here, our top picks. Read More

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Who Gets Lung Cancer And Why

November 20, 2008
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From Health magazine

As many as one in seven people who develop lung cancer don’t smoke, and now scientists at Louisiana State University think they know why. Widespread air pollutants that have flown under the radar—until now—seem to tax the body in the same deadly way cigarette smoke does. They form when gases cool down in smokestacks, car-exhaust pipes, and chimneys. The most polluted areas of the country (like
Los Angeles and Pittsburgh) are the riskiest places to live. What can you do to fight back? Studies suggest that eating lots of fruits and veggies may help curb lung cancer risks by up to 23%. Read More

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Slideshow: Five Quick Ways to Detox Your Kitchen

October 19, 2008

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By Virginia Sole-Smith
From Health magazine

The holiday cooking season is heavenly—and hazardous. Tasty platters of turkey, stuffing, and treats come with countless opportunities to spread foodborne illnesses. Kitchen mistakes cause almost 25% of food-sickness outbreaks, says Donna Rosenbaum, executive director of Safe Tables Our Priority, a nonprofit food-safety organization. Here, how to keep your kitchen risk-free for festive times—or anytime. View the slideshow.

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Slideshow: 11 Secret Allergy Triggers Revealed

September 17, 2008

By Arianne Cohen
From Health magazine

From blue jeans buttons to lemons and limes, plenty of insidious household items can set off allergic reactions. Watch our slideshow to learn which 11 triggers might have you sniffling and sneezing.

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How to Make Your Home a Skinny House

September 2, 2008

By Julie Taylor
From Health magazine

When you think about what causes pounds to creep on, an immediate list of usual suspects comes to mind: junk food, skipped workouts, supersize portions. But you might want to add your house to that fat list. “Everything from the lighting in your dining room to the size of your dinnerware could be making you gain weight,” says food psychologist Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think. You can think of it this way, though: If your home can make you gain, it can help you lose, too. Read More

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Skinny House: Your Bed

September 2, 2008

By Julie Taylor
From Health magazine

Set up a slim nightstand. Adding cucumbers to water isn’t just a spalike touch, says Shelly Riehl David, luxury spa designer and owner of Riehl Designs. The veg­etable is a natural diuretic, so it can help eliminate bloat overnight. Read More

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Skinny House: Bathroom

September 2, 2008

By Julie Taylor
From Health magazine

Still hungry after dinner? Have a soak. It can distract you, celebrity diet chef Bethenny Frankel says. Make your bath a spa zone with bath salts and a ridiculously plush robe. And light a green apple or peppermint candle: These scents suppress appetite, making you less likely to reach for a snack, says Alan Hirsch, MD, neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. Read More

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Skinny House: Slim Your Space

September 2, 2008
By Julie Taylor
From Health magazine

Turn up the lights
Dimming them makes you more apt to eat more, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine. “People tend to underestimate the amount of food that they eat in the dark,” food psychologist Brian Wansink adds. If you do decide to lower the lights, just preplate your food instead of eating family-style. This will help you limit your calories, he says. Read More

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